On the Governor's Desk

View what legislation is on the Governor's desk for review and action.

Legislation on the Governor's Desk

Bill # Bill Title Sponsors Action Date
S2371 An Act authorizing the town of Rutland to increase the membership of the Town's Board of Selectmen Rep. Anne Gobi 3/28/2024
S2691 An Act authorizing the continued employment of Jerry Shampang as an Environmental Police Officer in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Senator Paul Mark 3/28/2024
H3779 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Lisa Belentine, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance Rep Cassidy and Rep Sullivan-Almeida 3/28/2024
H4056 An Act establishing the appointed office of Town Clerk in the town of Bolton Rep Hogan and Senator Kennedy 3/28/2024
H2914 An Act increasing the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet Representative Sarah Peake 3/31/2024
H3959 An Act amending the charter of the city of Easthampton Representative Daniel Carey 3/31/2024
H4097 An Act increasing the membership of the select board of the town of Merrimac from 3 to 5 members Representative Dawne Shand and Senator Barry Finegold 3/31/2024
S2609 An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Honorable John Walter Olver Memorial Bridge Senator John Cronin and Representative Natalie Blais 4/4/2024

Legislation Acted On by the Governor

Bill # Bill Title Sponsors Action Date
H25 An Act Establishing a Sick Leave Bank for Holli Hill, an Employee of the Department of Children & Families  Representative James O’Day and Senator Robyn Kennedy Signed 2/16/2023
H58 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2023 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Governor Maura Healey Signed 3/29/2023
H2520 An Act Directing the Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officer Wilfrid Decossa Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley Signed 3/31/2023
S2377 An Act Establishing a Sick Leave Bank for Meredith Mingolelli-Cotter Senator Edward J. Kennedy and Representative Margaret R. Scarsdale Signed 3/31/2023
H3713 An Act establishing a Sick Leave Bank for Hollie Barter, an employee of the Department of Children and Families Representative Kate Donaghue and Senator Michael Barrett Signed 4/24/2023
H2622 An Act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the City of Watertown Representative Steven Owens, Representative John Lawn, and Senator Will Brownsberger Signed 4/24/2023
S411 An Act establishing a process for determining the order of candidates' names on the town of Marblehead's town election ballot Senator Brendan Crighton and Rep. Jennifer Armini Signed 5/10/2023
H3872 An Act relative to city council elections in the city of Boston Representative Dan Ryan Signed 5/30/2023
H2579 An Act authorizing the town of Leicester to continue the employment of Kenneth M. Antanavica Representative David LeBoeuf and Senator Anne Gobi Signed 5/4/2023
S2376 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Christopher Trigilio, an employee of the trial court of the commonwealth Senator Jacob Oliveira and Senator Orlando Ramos Signed 5/4/2023
S2370 An Act Authorizing the City of Somerville to Continue the Employment of Charles J. Femino as Acting Chief of Police Senator Patricia Jehlen Signed 6/1/2023
H316 An Act extending the time for the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses in the city of Woburn Representative Richard Haggerty Signed 6/22/2023
H3862 An Act providing for the terms of certain bonds to provide for a program of housing, community development, economic opportunities, support for local governments, increased innovation and job creation to be issued by the commonwealth. Governor Maura Healey Signed 6/23/2023
H3936 An Act making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2024 before final action on the general appropriation bill Governor Maura Healey Signed 6/26/2023
S2383 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Amelia Alex, an employee of the Department of Children and Families Senator Brendan Crighton and Representative Jennifer Armini Signed 6/26/2023
H3828 An Act authorizing the town of Mansfield to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise Representative Jay Barrows and Senator Paul Feeney Signed 6/27/2023
H3807 An Act authorizing the Town of Wakefield to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption Representative Donald Wong and Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian Signed 6/29/2023
H3739 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for David Benway, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Representative Tony Cabral and Senator Mark Montigny Signed 6/29/2023
S1302 An Act changing the name of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Hanover to Select Board Senator John Keenan Signed 7/18/2023
H345 An Act Authorizing the town of Berlin to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Representative Meg Kilcoyne and Senator Robyn Kennedy Signed 7/18/2023
H3821 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael Grant, an employee of the Department of Correction Representative John Mahoney and Senator Robyn Kennedy Signed 7/18/2023
H3778 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for William Donahue, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth Rep. Dan Ryan Signed 7/25/2023
H393 An Act authorizing the town of Rochester to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises Representative William Straus and Senator Michael Rodrigues Signed 7/31/2023
H4022 An Act making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2024 before final action on the general appropriation bill Governor Maura Healey Signed 7/31/2023
H4033 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Ways and Means Signed 8/1/2023
H4013 An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges Governor Maura Healey and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Signed 8/4/2023
H4040 An Act Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements   Signed 8/9/2023
H3966 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Thomas Hartley, and employee of the Department of Correction Rep. Denise Garlick and Senator Becca Rausch Signed 8/10/2023
H2029 An Act Changing the name of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lanesborough to the Select Board Rep. John Barrett Signed 8/16/2023
H3836 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Tanya Pizzi, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino Signed 8/24/2023
H3906 An Act authorizing the town of Shrewsbury to grant an abatement of real estate taxes for the daughter of fallen firefighter Christopher Roy Rep. Hannah Kane and Senator Michael Moore Signed 8/24/2023
H4006 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kimberly Riggins, an employee of the Department of Correction Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik and Senator Joanne Comerford Signed 8/24/2023
H2649 An Act providing for certain retirement benefits for the surviving beneficiary of Robert Lawler Rep. Jeffrey Roy Signed 8/31/2023
S2433 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jody Ricketson, an employee of the Department of Children and Families Senator Michael Rodrigues Signed 8/31/2023
H2435 An Act authorizing the town of Lanesborough to continue the employment of Daniel Bolognia, Charles Garrity, Peter Pannesco, Peter Oakley, David Rolle, Donald Whalen and Michael Wooliver as firefighters Rep. John Barrett and Senator Paul Mark Signed 8/31/2023
H2437 An Act authorizing the town of Hancock to continue the employment of firefighters and the police chief Rep. John Barrett Signed 8/31/2023
H661 An Act validating the annual town meeting for the town of Blandford Rep. Nicholas Boldyga Signed 9/8/2023
H320 An Act further regulating certain alcoholic beverage licenses in the town of Hudson Rep. Kate Hogan and Senator James Eldridge Signed 9/12/2023
H4057 An Act providing for the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the commonwealth Governor Healey Signed 9/12/2023
S2424 An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to appoint retired police officers as special police officers Senator Patrick O'Connor Signed 9/22/2023
H3716 An Act establishing the position of treasurer-collector in the town of Monson Rep. Brian Ashe Signed 9/22/2023
S1642 An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to continue the employment of Michael Trovato Senator Cyr and Rep. Peake Signed 9/28/2023
S2386 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Mathew Blazis, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Senator Fattman Signed 9/28/2023
H3884 An Act Merging Certain Voting Precincts in the Town of Groton  Rep. Margaret Scarsdale Signed 9/28/2023
H4023 An Act Changing the Timing of Preliminary Elections in the City Known as the Town of Agawam  to 8 Weeks Preceding Regular Elections  Rep. Michael Finn  Signed 9/28/2023
H4093 An Act Amending the Home Rule Charter of the City of Beverly  Rep. Tom Walsh Signed 9/29/2023
H3813 An Act authorizing the Town of Wendell and the Town of New Salem to coninue the employment of Joseph J. Cuneo Rep. Aaron Saunders and Senator Joanne Comerford Signed 9/29/2023
H4085 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Matthew McRae, an employee of the Department of State Police Rep. Scarsdale Signed 10/3/2023
H4104 An Act to improve the Commonwealth's competitiveness, affordability, and equity Governor Healey Signed 10/4/2023
H4083 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Paul O'Brien, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth Rep. Colleen Garry and Senator Ed Kennedy Signed 10/6/2023
H3824 An Act providing for the appointment of a commissioner of public health in the city of Brockton Rep. Gerard Cassidy and Senator Mike Brady Signed 10/12/2023
H3964 An Act exempting Joanne Ricardelli from the maximum age requirement for firefighters in the town of Wilmington Rep. David Robertson Signed 10/12/2023
H4050 An Act relative to requiring the highway division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to establish a department and licensure process to oversee quarries producing concrete aggregate Governor Healey Signed 10/17/2023
H4054 An Act relative to the rate of payment for certain MassHealth ground ambulance services Governor Healey Signed 10/17/2023
H4053 An Act relative to the paid family and medical leave program Governor Healey Signed 10/17/2023
H4082 An Act clarifying the application of judicial retirement law Rep. Tackey Chan Signed 10/19/2023
H2910 An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown  Rep. Owens and Rep. Lawn Signed 10/23/2023
H2093 An Act increasing the membership of the select board of the town of Lakeville Rep. Norman Orrall Signed 10/25/2023
H3796 H3796 An Act amending the tourism revenue preservation fund in the town of Yarmouth Rep. Flanagan and Senator Cyr Signed 10/25/2023
H3907 An Act creating the offices of select board and town manager in the town of Sandisfield Senator Paul Mark and Rep. Smitty Pignatelli Signed 11/2/2023
S2414 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jason Barone-Cichocki, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Senator John Keenan Signed 11/9/2023
H2081 An Act relative to the charter of the town of Dedham Rep. Paul McMurtry and Senator Mike Rush Signed 11/9/2023
H4110 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jaer J. Martinez, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance Representative Carlos Gonzalez Signed 11/20/2023
H4144 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Corinne Senna, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth Representative Antonio Cabral Signed 11/20/2023
H4062 An Act authorizing the town of Wakefield to convey an easement to the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department Rep. Donald Wong and Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian Signed 11/20/2023
H4048 An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell III Rep. Susannah Whipps and Senator Joanne Comerford Signed 11/20/2023
S2503 An Act authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city of Fall River Senator Rodrigues Signed 11/20/2023
H3842 An Act changing the name of the Board of Selectmen in the town of Gosnold to the Select Board  Rep. Fernandes and Senator Cyr Signed 11/17/2023
H4052 An Act providing for unlimited free phone calls to incarcerated individuals Governor Healey Signed 11/15/2023
H283 An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises Rep. Angelo D'Emilia and Senator Marc Pacheco Signed 11/20/2023
H2072 An Act increasing the membership of the Board of Health in the town of Reading Representative Bradley Jones Signed 11/28/2023
H3746 An Act changing the board of selectmen of the town of Avon to a select board Representative William Galvin and Senator Mike Brady Signed 11/28/2023
H3952 An Act authorizing the city of Northampton to grant 7 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises Representative Sabadosa and Senator Comerford Signed 11/28/2023
H3903  An Act Amending the Charter of the Town of Northborough Representative Meghan  Kilcoyne, Representative Kate Donaghue, Senator Robyn Kennedy  Signed 11/28/2023
H4157  An Act validating the results of the annual election held in the town of Deerfield on May 2, 2022  Governor Healey  Signed 11/28/2023
H4204 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects   Signed 12/4/2023
H3720 An Act exempting the position of deputy fire chief in the town of Wrentham from the civil service law Rep. Vaughn and Senator Rausch Signed 12/15/2023
H3909 An Act changing the town of Plymouth's 1820 courthouse fund to the facilities improvement fund Rep. Muratore and Senator Moran Signed 12/15/2023
H2045 An Act authorizing the city of Pittsfield to award a 1-year or multiple-year contract for an audit of the books and accounts of the city Rep. Farley-Bouvier and Senator Mark Signed 12/15/2023
H2448 An Act authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of police officer Randall Williams Rep. Blais and Senator Mark Signed 12/15/2023
H3751 An Act changing the name of the board of selectmen of the town of Westport to the select board Rep. Schmid and Senator Rodrigues Signed 12/15/2023
H4168 An Act relative to the creditable service for Abby Levin, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers' Association Rep. Kenneth Gordon Signed 12/15/2023
H2030 An Act amending the charter of the town of Williamstown to make all gender references neutral Rep. John Barrett Signed 1/3/2024
H3979 An Act authorizing Cynthia Falzone to purchase creditable service from the Norfolk County Retirement Board Rep. Steven Howitt Signed 1/3/2024
H4165 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Anthony D. Fannoh, Jr., an employee of the Department of Mental Health Rep. David LeBoeuf Signed 1/3/2024
H4047 An Act relative to establishing a trust to administer a length of service award program for the Swansea Fire Department  Rep. Patricia Haddad Signed 1/3/2024
H2555 An Act authorizing the city of Leominster to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer Rep. Higgins, Sen. Cronin Signed 1/8/2024
H2571 An act exempting the position of police chief in the town of Lancaster from the civil service law Rep. Kilcoyne, Sen. Cronin Signed 1/8/2024
H4038 An Act providing for the appointment of associate members of the planning board of the town of Shutesbury to fill vacancies on the board Rep. Saunders, Sen. Comerford Signed 1/8/2024
H2677 An Act authorizing the city of Haverhill to appoint retired police officers as detail police officers Rep. Andres Vargas Signed 1/16/2024
H2517 An Act establishing a senior property tax deferral program in the city of Taunton Senator Pacheco Signed 1/19/2024
H3643 An Act authorizing Matthew K. Sonnabend to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board Rep. Kip Diggs Signed 1/19/2024
H4169 An Act authorizing the town of North Reading to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes Rep. Bradley Jones and Senator Bruce Tarr Signed 1/19/2024
S2452 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Rene Perez, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services Senator Jacob Oliveira Signed 1/26/2024
S2525 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Seila Chhav, an employee of the Trial Court of the commonwealth Senator Pavel Payano Signed 1/26/2024
H4189 An Act granting additional liquor licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Chatham Rep. Peake and Senator Cyr Signed 1/26/2024
H4099 An Act authorizing the town of Hull to lease certain property to promote economic development and for the more effective use of town property Rep Meschino and Senator O'Connor Signed 1/26/2024
S2524 An Act changing the position of town clerk in the town on Wenham from an elected position to an appointed position Senator Bruce Tarr Signed 1/30/2024
H2092 An Act relatice to the Middleborough gas and electric board of commissioners in the town of Middleborough Rep. Norman Orrall Signed 1/30/2024
H1341 An Act authorizing the town of Reading to dissolve its affordable housing trust fund Rep. Bradley Jones Signed 1/30/2024
H4233 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Cheryl Thouin, an employee of the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office Rep. Blais and Senator Mark Signed 1/31/2024
H2055 An Act authorizing the city of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to the estate of George J Rotondo, Jr. Rep. Giannino and Rep. Turco Signed 1/31/2024
H2096 An Act expanding and improving equity in the sewer system in the town of Provincetown Representative Peake Signed 1/31/2024
H3656 An Act authorizing John R. Stowe, Jr. to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board Representative Xiarhos Signed 1/31/2024
H4250 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jonathan Corey, an employee of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Rep. D'Emilia and Senator Timilty Signed 2/6/2024
S1297 An Act authorizing the town of Wales to establish a Department of Public Works Senator Fattman Signed 2/6/2024
S2547 An Act amending the Charter of the city of Westfield Senator Velis Signed 2/6/2024
H4205 An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to appoint an alternate member to the licensing commission Rep. Christine Barber Signed 2/12/2024
H2089 An Act further regulating at-large town meeting members in the town of Milford Rep. Brian Murray Signed 2/12/2024
H3578 An Act validating the results of the annual town election held in the town of Lancaster Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne Signed 2/12/2024
H3727 An Act increasing the membership of the select board in the town of Sterling Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne Signed 2/12/2024
H3902 An Act relative to the select board of the town of Northborough Rep. Donaghue and Rep. Kilcoyne Signed 2/12/2024
S2454 An Act establishing a special purpose revolving fund in the town of North Andover Senator Barry Finegold Signed 2/12/2024
H3998 An Act authorizing the town of Holliston to continue the employment of Mark Dellicker as Deputy Fire Chief Rep. Arena-DeRosa Returned with amendment 2/8/24
S1288 An Act to Removing the Residency Requirement for the Treasurer of the County of Dukes County Senator Cyr and Rep Fernandes Signed 2/21/24
H3985 An Act Establishing An Appointed Town Clerk in the Town of Rutland Rep Ferguson  Signed 2/21/24
H3334 An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Captain Ross A. Reynolds Memorial Bridge Rep. Higgins and Senator Cronin Signed 2/21/24
H4147 An Act authorizing Brandon Fredette to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement Rep. Andy Vargas Signed 2/21/24
H4147 An Act authorizing Brandon Fredette to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement Rep. Andy Vargas Signed 2/21/24
H2048 An Act relative to the Auburn Water District clerk and treasurer Representative Paul Frost Signed 2/29/24
H3810 An Act dissolving the Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority and incorporating its functions into the Northampton Housing Authority Representative Sabadosa and Senator Mark Signed 2/29/24
H3905 An Act expanding the select board of the town of Sharon Representative Philips and Senator Feeney Signed 2/29/24
H4191 An Act authorizing the city of Greenfield to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises Representative Blais and Senator Comerford Signed 2/29/24
H4196 An Act authorizing the town of West Stockbridge to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief Representative Pignatelli and Senator Mark Signed 2/29/24
H4197 An Act authorizing the town of Richmond to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief Representative Pignatelli and Senator Mark Signed 2/29/24
H4220 An Act further regulating the system of sewers in the town of Deerfield Representative Blais and Senator Comerford Signed 2/29/24
H4221 An Act increasing the membership of the board of trustees of the Forbes Library in the city of Northampton Representative Sabadosa and Senator Comerford Signed 2/29/24
S2537 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Danielle Marie Cruz, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth Senator Jacob Oliveira Signed 2/29/24
S2553 An Act to provide for the continuane of the town of Hingham's senior means-tested property tax exemption Senator Patrick O'Connor Signed 2/29/24
S2459 An Act changing the name of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Rockport to the Select Board Senator Bruce Tarr Signed 2/29/24
H4123 An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Stoneham as the State Trooper Tamar A. Bucci Memorial Bridge Representative Michael Day Signed 2/29/24
H3719 An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Nothampton from the civil service law Representative Sabadosa and Senator Comerford Signed 2/29/24
H3960 An Act establishing the position of town manager in the town of Belchertown Representative Aaron Saunders and Senator Jacob Oliveira Signed 2/29/24
H4008 An Act designating a certain bridge in the towns of Belchertown and Ware as the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge Representative Aaron Saunders and Senator Jacob Oliveira Signed 2/29/24
H4128 An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Stoneham as the State Trooper Tamar A. Bucci Memorial Bridge has been signed and chaptered. Representative Day and Representative Haggerty Signed 3/4/24
S2416 An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton Senator Ryan Fattman Signed 3/12/24
S2508 An Act authorizing the town of Hamilton to amend the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments Senator Bruce Tarr Signed 3/12/24
H3382 An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Dedham as the Honorable Deborah R. Cochran Memorial Bridge Representative Paul McMurtry Signed 3/12/24
H4010 An Act authorizing the board of selectmen of the town of Rockland to serve as cemetery commissioners for the town Rep. DeCoste and Senator Keenan Signed 3/12/24
H4067 An Act validating the actions taken at the Princeton Annual town meeting Governor Healey Signed 3/12/24
H4079 An Act relative to the office of town clerk and town treasurer in the town known as Southwick Representative Boldyga and Senator Mark Signed 3/12/24
H4160 An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Lexington as the Henry N. "Hank" Manz Bridge Rep. Ciccolo and Senator Barrett Signed 3/13/24
H2017 An Act authorizing sewer and water user discounts in the town of Hopkinton Representative Arena-Derosa Signed 3/15/24
H3910 An Act authorizing the town of Dedham to establish a maximum age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer Representative McMurtry and Senator Rush Signed 3/15/24
H3844 An Act directing the police department of the city of Boston to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Ariel Rodriguez Representative Rob Consalvo Signed 3/15/24
S2652 An Act increasing the term of office for select board members in the town of Marblehead from 1 year to 3 years Senator Brendan Crighton Signed 3/15/24
S2582 An Act authorizing the town of Tewksbury to lease the Louise Davy Trahan Elementary School for not more than 99 years Senator Barry Finegold Signed 3/22/24
H4148 An Act authorizing Brian Dacey to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement Representative Vargas Signed 3/22/24
H4149 An Act authorizing Derek Clark to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement Representative Vargas Signed 3/22/24
H4262 An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption program Rep Gentile and Rep Peisch Signed 3/22/24

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