The conference committee negotiating a municipal relief package reported a bill last night and the House accepted the report on what turned out to be straight party line vote.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Wind Facilities Siting Act
After two days of debate, the house passed a bill facilitating the siting of land based wind facilities. The vote was 101 to 52 and I voted in the majority.
The Health Care Gift Ban
In 2008, Massachusetts passed a law prohibiting gifts by drug and device companies to doctors. I voted for the ban then. After revisiting the issue, I continue to support the ban. I will listen carefully to the arguments on the floor, but I expect to vote against repeal.
The Budget Conference Report
We passed the conference committee report this week. It now goes to the Governor’s desk for review.
The New Driving Rules
The driving bill that the House approved last week, which should shortly become law, makes some important changes.
Responsibility for Trees Falling
After the tragic death of a Belmont child, I have received several inquiries about what could be done to prevent such an occurrence in the future.