The end of the legislative session is a time when bills that are not controversial can still make it across the finish line. There were five bills that I was particularly pleased to help over the finish line in the waning days of the session. Governor Patrick signed all of these bills, so they are now law.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, federal issues, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Four questions
Hello Will, There are four questions on the ballot Tuesday: 1. Index Gas Tax to Inflation 2. Expand bottle bill to include other beverage bottles 3. Nullify the casino law 4. Provide sick leaves to most regular employees Will you please remind us of your leanings on these measures?
Joint Committee on Telecommunications Utilities and Energy Session Highlights
The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) had a productive 2013-2014 legislative session, notably advancing legislation, ultimately signed into law, which addressed aging natural gas infrastructure, broadband expansion and renewable energy resources in Massachusetts.
Net Metering – Committee Summary
A summary of S.2214, An act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels, written by the staff of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Local Housing Authority Reform – Committee Summary
A summary of H.4374, An act relative to local housing authority reform, written by the staff of the Joint Committee on Housing.
Session summary from the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
The staff of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs prepared this end-of-session summary to highlight some of the committee’s legislative accomplishments for 2013-2014.