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Jamy Buchanan Madeja, Esq. • Buchanan & Associates

Massachusetts Marine Trades Association

September 28, 2009

House Bills

Bill #: HB1 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010.

Summary: Governor Patrick's budget recommendations for the FY 2010 Fiscal Year (the "General Appropriation Act"). Includes $27,499,508,518 in direct appropriations, another $519,562,340 in chargebacks and $473,627,971 in retained revenue, and finally $2,379,530,426 in federal grants.

Sponsor: Governor Co-sponsors:

Refile: None Status: House Committee on Ways and Means (HWM) History: 01/28/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/29/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 02/26/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/03/2009 10:00 A.M. Gardner Auditorium 02/26/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/11/2009 10:00 A.M. Andover Public Library Memorial Hall, 2 North Main St. Andover, MA 01810

02/26/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/04/2009 10:00 A.M. Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center 1234 Columbus Ave. Boston, MA 02120 02/26/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/09/2009 10:00 A.M. Turner Falls High School, 222 Turnpike Rd. Montague, MA 01351 02/26/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/13/2009 10:00 A.M. Mass. College of Pharmacy Auditorium, 9th Floor, 19 Foster St. Worcester, MA 01608 02/27/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/18/2009 10:00 A.M. Ashland High School, 65 East Union St. Ashland, MA 01721 02/27/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/20/2009 10:00 A.M. Gardner Auditorium 02/27/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JWM - 03/16/2009 10:00 A.M. Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front St. Winchendon, MA 01475 04/16/2009 - H Reported by committee in part - see HB4100

Bill #: HB343 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act providing loans for waterfront development

Summary: Authorizes and directs the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency to establish a revolving fund to make interest-free or low interest loans to rehabilitate existing infrastructure in waterfront areas. Directs the State Treasurer to issue and sell bonds, not to exceed ten million dollars, at the request of the Governor.

Sponsor: Representative Steven Myles Walsh (D) Co-sponsors: Representative John D. Keenan (D)

Senator Thomas M. McGee (D) Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)

Refile: HB383 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (JEC) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 05/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEC - 05/27/2009 1:00 PM Rm. 222

MMTA Testimony Provided

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Bill #: HB509 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act Recognizing Vocational Technical Learning in Educational Assessment

Summary: Entitles vocational students to receipt of a certificate of occupational proficiency upon successful completion of an academic assessment tailored to the academic objectives of the vocational program; requires said assessment to measure specific academic competencies most central to the relevant trade or professional skill area; designates receipt of said certificate as satisfying the conditions necessary for high school graduation.

Sponsor: Representative Joyce A. Spiliotis (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Frank I. Smizik (D)

Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D)

Refile: HB572 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Education (JED) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Education 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 05/20/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JED - 06/02/2009 1:00 PM B-1

Bill #: HB693 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act establishing a revolving fund to supplement the funding of waterway

projects and coastal protection initiatives Summary: Establishes and regulates use of the coastal protection and harbor

maintenance revolving fund; authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to use said fund to provide financial assistance to local governmental units to finance costs of coastal protection and harbor maintenance projects, as defined.

Sponsor: Representative Bruce J. Ayers (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB630 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: HB694 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing and directing the Division of Waterways to dredge the

harbor area surrounding the Squantum Yacht Club and Wollaston Yacht Club in Quincy

Summary: Instructs the director of the division of waterways in the department of environmental quality engineering shall dredge the harbor area surrounding Squantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs in the Wollaston Beach area of the city of Quincy.


Refile: HB721 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 04/09/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 04/21/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2

01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

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Bill #: HB695 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing and directing the director of the division of waterways to

dredge the harbor area surrounding Neponset River in Quincy, Massachusetts Summary: Directs the director of the division of waterways, within the department of

environmental engineering, to dredge the harbor area surrounding Marina Bay and the Neponset River in Quincy; authorizes said director to expend appropriated sums for said dredging, not to exceed eight hundred thousand dollars.




Bill #: HB696 of 2009-2010 Session Title: Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and

providing for a study relative to the long term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands

Summary: Establishes a special commission to study providing long term management

and maintenance of Moon Island and for determining and publicizing future development of Long Island. Articulates membership of said commission.



01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 08/06/2009 10:00 AM A-2

Bill #: HB702 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the sustainable development of water infrastructure

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative William N. Brownsberger (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB707 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs

Summary: Amends provisions relative to community preservation; authorizes the use of monies in local community preservation funds for the preservation of public infrastructure through beach nourishment, dune restoration, and seawall maintenance and reconstruction.

Sponsor: Representative James M. Cantwell (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB776 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN)

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History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 04/09/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 04/21/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2

Bill #: HB708 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to protect the coast

Summary: Appropriates two million dollars to the division of waterways within the executive office of environmental affairs for the purpose of establishing a grant program to assist coastal cities and towns in repairing and rebuilding beaches, shores, seawalls and other necessary structures for the protection of property in said costal communities.



01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 04/09/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 04/21/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2

Bill #: HB709 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs

Summary: Amends provisions relative to community preservation; authorizes the use of monies in local community preservation funds for the preservation of public infrastructure through beach nourishment, dune restoration, and seawall maintenance and reconstruction.




Bill #: HB710 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to reconstruct and maintain the seawall at Scituate and Marshfield

Summary: Appropriates ten million dollars for the reconstruction of the Marshfield and Scituate seawall.




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Bill #: HB711 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act establishing a regional dredge grants program

Summary: Amends provisions relative to appropriations to the department of environmental management; directs said department to establish a program within the office of waterways for the purpose of administering grants to one or more regional entities for the purchase of dredges and associated capital equipment; regulates the administration of said grants.




Bill #: HB712 of 2009-2010 Session Title: Resolve providing for an investigation and study by the division of marine

fisheries relative to fishing gear swept ashore Summary: None Sponsor: Representative James M. Cantwell (D)


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2

Bill #: HB716 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide

leases to yacht clubs on its property Summary: Directs the department of conservation and recreation to establish a formula

for calculation of the fee or lease charged to yacht clubs in exchange for a permit or lease on the department's properties; articulates factors for consideration in determining said formula; authorizes said department and said yacht clubs to negotiate mutually acceptable terms.

Sponsor: Representative Paul J. Donato (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB25 (2007-2008) Status: Reported favorably by Joint Committee (REP/J) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/02/2009 - Hearing Scheduled HBC - 07/09/2009 12:00 PM B-1 07/14/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/22/2009 11:00 A.M. Room 437 09/21/2009 - H Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 09/21/2009 - H New draft substituted - see HB4252

Bill #: HB729 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act expanding the powers of the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife

Summary: Authorizes the director of fisheries and wildlife to take and possess fish, fish

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spawn, birds, the nest or eggs thereof, mammals, reptiles or amphibians seven days per week upon the order of the fisheries and wildlife Board, as part of a program to control or manage wildlife.

Sponsor: Representative Paul K. Frost (R) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 06/18/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 06/23/2009 1:00 PM B-1

Bill #: HB746 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the posting of fish advisories

Summary: Directs the director of the division of law enforcement of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement to issue the articulated written warning relative to the dangers to pregnant and nursing women, women who may become pregnant and young children, of eating fish with elevated levels of mercury, to all persons who register a motorboat; requires posting of said warning at any boat launching facilities operated by the division of fisheries and wildlife, the department of conservation and recreation, or any

municipality; requires the issuance of said warning to all persons who receive noncommercial permits for the taking of lobster, crab or shellfish and to all persons who receive fishing licenses; requires persons in the business of providing recreations fishing tours to provide all customers with said warnings; requires all persons who sell fish for human consumption or over the counter, to post the articulated written advisory relative to the potential health dangers resulting from eating mercury contaminated fish; regulates the content, shape, size and display of said advisory.

Sponsor: Representative William G. Greene (D) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2

Bill #: HB750 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act providing for more efficient wetlands protection by avoiding

unnecessary duplication in local wetlands ordinances or bylaws Summary: Prohibits local conservation commissions from enforcing local wetlands

ordinances or by-laws, unless they impose requirements more stringent than those set forth in the Massachusetts general laws; requires the department of environmental protection to review and approve any local wetlands protection ordinances or by-laws; articulates provisions relative to said approval process; provides for the continued enforcement of existing local wetlands protection provisions for one year; directs said department to undertake said review process within said year.

Sponsor: Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Bradford R. Hill (R)

Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R) Representative Robert S. Hargraves (R) Representative Paul K. Frost (R) Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. (R) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Todd M. Smola (R)

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Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier (R) Refile: HB778 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB758 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to provide public input into changes to public lands and buildings

located thereon Summary: Mandates and regulates the opportunity for the public to comment on any

proposed use of state land; regulates public hearings prior to said land use. Sponsor: Representative Peter V. Kocot (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative Louis L. Kafka (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Robert P. Spellane (D) Representative Geraldine M. Creedon (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D)

Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Stephen L. DiNatale (D) Representative Kate Hogan (D)



Bill #: HB763 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to studying tidal turbines

Summary: Creates the Oceanographic Research and Tidal Power Development Fund to research, among other things, the feasibility of tidal power turbines or similar devices. Directs the Division of Coastal Zone Management to establish a grant program to expend funds received through articulated channels. Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue and sell bonds.

Sponsor: Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Co-sponsors:



Bill #: HB773 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to certain environmental boating regulations and

penalties Summary: Amends provisions relative to environmental boating regulations;

instructs the director of the division of law enforcement of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement

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to adopt rules and regulations pertaining to commercial whitewater rafting on the rivers and streams of the commonwealth; articulates penalties for violation of rules and regulations adopted by said director.

Sponsor: Representative Stephen Kulik (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB3831 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

(JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB786 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the protection of inland waters

Summary: Authorizes the commissioner of environmental protection to close off inland waters for the purpose of eradicating, preventing or controlling exotic weed species such as milfoil and fanwort.

Sponsor: Representative James M. Murphy (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB1976 (2007-2008)

Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB787 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act establishing the lake restoration and preservation fund and program

Summary: >Establishes and regulates the use of the Lake Restoration and Preservation Fund for the purpose of funding the milfoil, fanwort, and other exotic plants prevention grant program of the department of environmental protection; directs said department to develop said grant program to assist lake associations and towns in the prevention and eradication of infestations by said plant species; mandates the further use of said monies to fund research into exotic plant remediation techniques; articulates facets of said grant program, including, but not limited to eligibility criteria; imposes a five dollar fee on the registration of motor boats and other vessels; allocates monies so collected to said fund; increases said fee for out of state boats and vessels entering Massachusetts waterways to ten dollars.

Sponsor: Representative James M. Murphy (D) Co-sponsors:



Bill #: HB796 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the conservation of Atlantic striped bass

Summary: Amends provisions relative to the ban on the fishing of Atlantic wild striped bass and subsequent penalties for violation; articulates the application of the

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission quota on said bass for conservation purposes.

Sponsor: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Karyn E. Polito (R)

Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative Stephen Kulik (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB797 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act instituting salt water fishing licenses

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Refile: None Status: Reported favorably by Joint Committee (REP/J)

History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2 08/31/2009 - H Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 08/31/2009 - H New draft substituted - see HB4224

Bill #: HB799 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to striped bass

Summary: Authorizes the use of spears in the taking of striped bass. Sponsor: Representative Sarah K. Peake (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Martin J. Walsh (D) Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D)



Bill #: HB801 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to areas of critical enviromental concern

Summary: Requires persons seeking nomination of land for designation as an area of critical concern to hold at least one public information hearing prior to submission of said nomination to the executive office of environmental affairs; mandates giving of notice in any way most reasonably likely to inform the greatest number of residents affected by said nomination.

Sponsor: Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Robert M. Koczera (D)

Representative Anne M. Gobi (D)

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Bill #: HB807 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act establishing a Mystic River water quality commission

Summary: Establishes and regulates the membership and operation of the Mystic River Water Quality Commission; charges said commission with making an investigation and study relative to improving the conditions necessary to, and determining the feasibility of, bringing the water quality in the Mystic River basin to a level safe for fishing, boating and swimming.

Sponsor: Representative Denise Provost (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D)

Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D)



Bill #: HB808 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution

Summary: Submits the healthy breathing act of 2007, for the purpose of reducing health affects caused by exposure to fine and ultrafine particulate manner; limits and regulates the construction of facilities in areas with elevated levels of particulate matter pollution; directs the department of environmental protection and the department of public health to promulgate regulations for ultrafine and fine particulate matter concentrations at development sites; regulates the construction of the articulated facilities, including, but not limited to residential developments, hospitals, schools, day care facilities and temporary shelters.

Sponsor: Representative Denise Provost (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D)

Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative Kevin G. Honan (D) Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Cleon H. Turner (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Representative Benjamin Swan (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Paul McMurtry (D) Representative Sean Garballey (D)



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Bill #: HB810 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to further prevent oil spills in Buzzards Bay

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative John F. Quinn (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R) Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative Stephen R. Canessa (D) Representative Robert M. Koczera (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative William M. Straus (D) Representative Cleon H. Turner (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Senator Mark C. Montigny (D) Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Timothy R. Madden (I)

Refile: None

Status: Reported favorably as amended by House Committee (REPA/H) History: 03/06/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 03/12/2009 11:00 A.M. A-2

01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 03/26/2009 - H Reported favorably as amended by Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 03/26/2009 - H New draft substituted - HB3855

Bill #: HB840 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the Department of Environmental Management Duties

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Joyce A. Spiliotis (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Theodore C. Speliotis (D)



Bill #: HB844 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to lobster licenses

Summary: Amends provisions relative to the issuance of licenses to catch lobsters or edible crabs; prohibits the buoying of any pot, trap or other contrivance other than separately and plainly within one-quarter mile of the shoreline of the islands of Naushon, Nashawena, Nonamesset, Cuttyhunk, Pasque, Penikese, Uncatena and Weepecket in Dukes County.

Sponsor: Representative William M. Straus (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB877 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN)

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History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2 07/09/2009 - H Accompanied study order

Bill #: HB849 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act estabishing an Environmental Appeals Panel within the Division of

Administrative Law Appeals Summary: Establishes an Environmental Appeals Panel within the Division of

Administrative Law Appeals; transfers environmental law appeals from the Department of Environmental protection to the Division of Administrative Law Appeals.

Sponsor: Representative Brian P. Wallace (D) Co-sponsors:



Bill #: HB854 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act reducing diesel emissions from non-road construction vehicles

Summary: Requires all diesel-powered nonroad vehicles owned and/or operated by public entities or on behalf of public entities to use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available technology for reducing the emission of pollutants; requires all solicitations for public works contracts to include said provisions as a specification; directs the commissioner of the department of environmental protection to publish a list of the best available technologies for reducing the emission of pollutants to be used for each type of diesel- powered nonroad vehicles; directs said commissioner to publish a report pertaining the use of said fuel and said technology; articulates exemptions to said requirements.

Sponsor: Representative Alice K. Wolf (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D)

Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D) Representative Martha M. Walz (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Marie P. St. Fleur (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Representative Tom Sannicandro (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D) Representative Lori Ehrlich (D)



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Bill #: HB1338 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to abandoned property

Summary: Defines the sending of an Internal Revenue Service tax form to the owner of property otherwise deemed abandoned as an indication of interest in said property if said tax form was not returned by the U.S. Postal Service; repeals the twenty year statute of limitations upon suits filed upon bills, notes or other indebtedness of a bank; exempts actions upon bills, notes or other indebtedness of a bank from the six year statute of limitations on contracts.

Sponsor: Representative Brian S. Dempsey (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB1609 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Judiciary (JJU) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: HB1404 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the operation of a snow vehicle or recreational vehicle under

the influence of alcoholic or narcotic substances Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Anne M. Gobi (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative John W. Scibak (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Stephen R. Canessa (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Representative Geraldo Alicea (D)

Refile: HB1462 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Judiciary (JJU) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JJU - 09/29/2009 1:00 P.M. B-1

Bill #: HB1800 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to workers' compensation dependency benefits

Summary: Increases added monetary compensation to weekly pay to injured employees for dependents.

Sponsor: Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis (R) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB3796 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (JLW) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 09/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JLW - 09/30/2009 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A-2

Bill #: HB1801 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the continuation of workers' compensation benefits

Summary: Extends workers’ compensation benefits past the one hundred and fifty-six

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week maximum when no agreement is made and no order has been made by an administrative judge, at a rate of forty-five percent of an employee’s average weekly wage.

Sponsor: Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis (R) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 09/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JLW - 09/30/2009 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A-2

Bill #: HB1813 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the workforce training fund

Summary: Redefines the workforce training fund as the workforce training trust fund; repeals provisions which condition the use of said trust fund upon prior appropriation; authorizes the use of said fund without prior appropriation; repeals provisions providing for the elimination of said trust fund, for work force training contributions by employers, and the application of designated experience ratings of employers.

Sponsor: Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Bradford R. Hill (R)

Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R) Representative Robert S. Hargraves (R) Representative Paul K. Frost (R) Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. (R) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier (R)


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: HB1872 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the workers' compensation system

Summary: Amends various provisions relative to the modification or discontinuation of workers compensation benefits by employers; amends regulations pertaining to the appointment of impartial physicians to examine beneficiary employees, and use of the reports of said impartial physicians to authorizing said benefit changes; authorizes the use of said reports as evidence in hearings pertaining to benefit discontinuation or modification; repeals provisions designating said reports as binding on all parties; regulates the contents of said medical reports; designates failure to report to said impartial physicians for examination as sufficient cause for suspension of workers compensation benefits.

Sponsor: Representative Martin J. Walsh (D) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 09/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JLW - 09/30/2009 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A-

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Bill #: HB1999 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to wind energy

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Karyn E. Polito (R)

Co-sponsors: Representative Paul K. Frost (R) Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Representative Anne M. Gobi (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: HB2191 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing the town of Barnstable to regulate the delivery of fuel to a

waterborne vessel within the boundaries of said town Summary: Authorizes the town of Barnstable to enact an ordinance requiring at least two

persons present at all time during the delivery of more than three hundred

gallons of fuel to a water-borne vessel within the boundaries of said town. Sponsor: Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: HB2283 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/28/2009 1:30 P.M. A-1

Bill #: HB2207 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to life saving devices on boats

Summary: Requires persons needing a life saving device on boats under twenty feet in length to wear said device at all times during operation of the vessel.

Sponsor: Representative Viriato (Vinny) M. deMacedo (R) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB2299 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB2217 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to penalties for false distress calls

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None

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Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House


Bill #: HB2244 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to mandatory boating safety education

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Paul Kujawski (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Patricia A. Haddad (D) Representative John F. Quinn (D) Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D)



MMTA Testimony provided 7/27/09

Bill #: HB2256 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to jet skis, surf jets, wet bikes, and other personal

watercraft in municipalities Summary: None Sponsor: Representative James J. O'Day (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Kevin G. Honan (D) Representative Louis L. Kafka (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Robert P. Spellane (D) Representative Martha M. Walz (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Ellen Story (D) Representative Geraldine M. Creedon (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Stephen L. DiNatale (D) Representative Katherine Clark (D) Representative Sean Garballey (D)



Bill #: HB2281 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to kayak safety

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Summary: None Sponsor: Representative William M. Straus (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Kay Khan (D) Refile: HB2382 (2007-2008) Status: House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling (HSP) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/02/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/09/2009 1:00 P.M. B-2 09/09/2009 - H Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 09/17/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Bill #: HB2303 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to Massachusetts port safety

Summary: Directs the office of public safety to promulgate regulations governing harbor transits and regulated vessels and escort vessels conducting said harbor transits in Massachusetts Ports; defines said harbor transits as the passage of a regulated vessel within a Massachusetts port; requires said regulations to address safety and environmental concerns; articulates components of said

regulations, including, but not limited to the training, experience and qualifications for docking pilots; requires promulgation of said regulations within 120 days.

Sponsor: Representative Martin J. Walsh (D) Co-sponsors:



Bill #: HB2668 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to clean and renewable energy

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative James Arciero (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 04/12/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 04/15/2009 10:00 AM B-2

Bill #: HB2716 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth

Summary: Exempts the sale of boats built or rebuilt and delivered in Massachusetts by Massachusetts craftsmen from the sales tax.


Refile: HB2953 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 05/04/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 05/06/2009 10:00 AM B-2

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01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

MMTA Testimony Provided 5/6/09

Bill #: HB2771 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act exempting the sales of certain crafts from the sales tax

Summary: Exempts the sales of small water crafts which only use human propulsion, including, but not limited to kayaks, canoes, rowing shells and paddleboats from the sales tax.

Sponsor: Representative Patricia A. Haddad (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Walter F. Timilty (D)

Representative Rosemary Sandlin (D) Representative Paul McMurtry (D)

Refile: HB2937 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 05/04/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 05/06/2009 10:00 AM B-2

Bill #: HB3057 of 2009-2010 Session

Title: An Act relative to the Bayswater Mitigation Program Summary: Establishes and regulates the use of the clean environment fund; mandates

the use of monies in said fund for programs and projects supporting the proper management of solid waste, water resources, parkland, urban forestry, air quality and climate protection; regulates allocation of monies to said projects.

Sponsor: Representative Carlo P. Basile (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D)

Representative John W. Scibak (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Mary E. Grant (D) Representative Robert M. Koczera (D) Representative Martha M. Walz (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Representative Tom Sannicandro (D) Representative Paul McMurtry (D) Representative James J. O'Day (D)

Refile: HB3392 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTU - 10/07/2009 10:00 AM A-1

Bill #: HB3065 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to comprehensive wind energy siting reform

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Brian S. Dempsey (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU)

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History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 04/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTU - 05/20/2009 10:00 AM A-1

Bill #: HB3172 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to changes of rates and scheduling changes by commuter boats

Summary: Requires commuter boats that receive subsidies to hold public hearings before making schedule or rate changes.

Sponsor: Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: HB3438 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Transportation (JTR) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 08/28/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTR - 09/22/2009 11:00 A.M. A-2

Bill #: HB3192 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act creating an advisory board to the Massachusetts Port Authority and

making certain changes to the Massachusetts Port Authority board of directors Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Robert A. DeLeo (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Transportation (JTR) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 08/28/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTR - 09/15/2009 11:00 A.M. B-1

Bill #: HB3297 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to recreational vehicles

Summary: Directs the registry of motor vehicles to establish a recreational vehicle educational safety program; requires all operators of such recreational vehicles to participate in said program and retain a certificate of completion within the vehicle during use; imposes a fine of fifty dollars for a first offense, one hundred dollars for a second offense and two-hundred and fifty dollars for subsequent violations of the section; requires persons or businesses engaged in selling, renting, or leasing such vehicles to verify that consumers buying, renting or leasing such vehicles have the appropriate certificate of completion.

Sponsor: Representative Angelo J Puppolo (D) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/27/2009 - H Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 09/08/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 09/09/2009 1:00 PM B-2

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Bill #: HB3330 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the regulation of snow and recreation vehicles

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Frank I. Smizik (D)

Co-sponsors: Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. (R) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Cleon H. Turner (D) Representative Elizabeth A. Malia (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D) Representative Rosemary Sandlin (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/27/2009 - H Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 09/08/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 09/09/2009 1:00 PM B-2

Bill #: HB3354 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act further regulating the use of certain communication devices while

operating a motor vehicle Summary: Prohibits persons under eighteen years of age from using a mobile telephone,

as defined, while operating a motor vehicle; imposes penalties for violation, including suspension of the junior operator’s license or learner’s permit and fine; allows the defense that the telephone call that is basis of the alleged violation was for the sole purpose of seeking emergency assistance; prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle on a public way while holding a mobile telephone; allows using a mobile telephone if said phone is affixed to the vehicle or is adapted for hands free use; articulates exemptions for firefighters, drivers of rescue vehicles or ambulances and public safety officials; imposes fines for violation.

Sponsor: Representative Joseph F. Wagner (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Katherine Clark (D)

Refile: HB4477 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Transportation (JTR) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 06/09/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTR - 06/11/2009 11:00 AM Room 222

Bill #: HB3412 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the maintenance of private roads, beaches and amenities in

municipalities Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Cleon H. Turner (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Jeffrey Davis Perry (R) Representative Cory Atkins (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

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Bill #: HB3439 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to abandoned vessels

Summary: Repeals various provisions relative to the removal of shipwrecks, removal of vessels causing obstructions and penalties for grounding floating structures within a harbor; regulates the acquisition of abandoned vessels by the Commonwealth, a political subdivision thereof or any person or entity; requires notice to the record owner and to any record lienholders of intent to take title to said vessel; defines abandonment of a vessel as unlawful and imposes a fine of not exceeding ten thousand dollars for said abandonment.

Sponsor: Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Bruce J. Ayers (D)

Representative Robert M. Koczera (D) Representative Patricia A. Haddad (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Senator Mark C. Montigny (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D)

Refile: HB4187 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

(JEN)

History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House 01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 05/27/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 06/03/2009 1:00 PM A-2

Bill #: HB3440 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the reduction of particulate emissions from diesel engines

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Alice K. Wolf (D) Representative Linda Dorcena Forry (D) Representative Frank I. Smizik (D) Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Christine E. Canavan (D) Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Martha M. Walz (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Ellen Story (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Lori Ehrlich (D)



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Bill #: HB3441 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Sean Garballey (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Christine E. Canavan (D) Representative Christopher G. Fallon (D) Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D) Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative William Lantigua (D) Representative Kevin G. Honan (D) Representative Louis L. Kafka (D) Representative Robert M. Koczera (D) Representative Kevin J. Murphy (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Benjamin Swan (D) Representative Thomas A. Golden, Jr. (D) Representative Rosemary Sandlin (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Willie Mae Allen (D) Representative Lori Ehrlich (D) Representative Carolyn C. Dykema (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture



Bill #: HB3446 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act further regulating hazardous and toxic material

Summary: Requires employers closing their businesses to contact the department of environmental protection at least sixty days prior to said closing; directs said department to mandate a closure plan with a schedule for removal of said hazardous waste, if present; requires said department to monitor closures and impose penalties for non-compliance with schedules, including the seizure of assets to pay for toxic material removal.

Sponsor: Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Christine E. Canavan (D)

Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D)



Bill #: HB3552 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act Relative To Water Vehicles

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Vincent A. Pedone (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

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01/16/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 07/14/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/22/2009 11:00 A.M. Room 437

Bill #: HB3673 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to make a technical consistency change to the Massachusetts

Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Michael J. Rodrigues (D)



Bill #: HB3855 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to further prevent oil spills in Buzzards Bay

Summary: None Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling (HSP) History: 03/26/2009 - H New draft of bill - see HB810

03/26/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 05/07/2009 - H Reported favorably as amended by House Committee on Ways and Means 05/07/2009 - H Recommended new draft of bill - see HB4103 05/07/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending 05/11/2009 - House Session HS - 05/13/2009 11:00 AM House Chamber 05/11/2009 - H Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session 05/14/2009 - H Amendment(s) adopted (House Committee on Ways and Means) 05/14/2009 - H New draft substituted - see HB4103

Bill #: HB3884 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to inshore resource depletion

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Peter V. Kocot (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Filed in the House (FILE/H) History: 03/20/2009 - H Filed in the House

07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2

Bill #: HB3886 of 2009-2010 Session

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Title: An Act regulating recreation and all terrain vehicles Summary: None Sponsor: Representative William Smitty Pignatelli (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Stephen Kulik (D) Representative Brian P. Wallace (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Paul McMurtry (D)



Bill #: HB3944 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to tax credits and assistance for stormwater management

mitigation projects Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Alice K. Wolf (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative John V. Fernandes (D)

Refile: None Status: Filed in the House (FILE/H) History: 03/20/2009 - H Filed in the House

09/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 09/23/2009 1:00 P.M. B-2

Bill #: HB4075 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act extending the harbor lines for the building of certain structures over

navigable waters of the Charlestown Navy Yard located in the city of Boston Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Eugene L. O'Flaherty (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: HB5116 (2007-2008) Status: Signed by the Governor (SIGNED) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

04/23/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 04/28/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 04/30/2009 11:00 AM B-2 04/30/2009 - H Reported favorably by committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture 04/23/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral 06/03/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 06/25/2009 - H Reported favorably by committee on House Ways and Means 06/25/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling 06/25/2009 - H Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session 06/25/2009 - H Ordered to a third reading 06/25/2009 - H Passed to be engrossed 06/29/2009 - S Received in the Senate 06/29/2009 - S Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means 07/02/2009 - S Reported favorably by committee on Senate Ways and Means 07/08/2009 - H Enacted by the House (153/0) 07/02/2009 - S Ordered to a third reading 07/02/2009 - S Passed to be engrossed 07/14/2009 - S Enacted in the Senate (37/0) 07/14/2009 - G Laid before the Governor 07/23/2009 - G Signed by the Governor

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Bill #: HB4224 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to instituting salt water fishing licenses


Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: House Committee on Ways and Means (HWM) History: 08/31/2009 - H New draft of bill - see HB797

08/31/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means MMTA written testimony provided 9.29.09

Bill #: HB4252 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing the lease of land to yacht clubs


Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: House Committee on Ways and Means (HWM) History: 09/21/2009 - H New draft of bill - see HB716

09/21/2009 - H Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means

Bill #: HD2622 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to revitalize the Commonwealth's waterfronts

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Michael J. Rodrigues (D)


Bill #: HD2755 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the Yarmouth Marina

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Cleon H. Turner (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Rules (JRU) History: 01/16/2009 - H Filed in the House

05/21/2009 - H Referred to Joint Committee on Rules

Bill #: HD2971 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act Relative to the Operation of Snow and Recreation Vehicles

Summary: None Sponsor: Representative Denis E. Guyer (D)


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Senate Bills

Bill #: SB91 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to gasoline dealers

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator James B. Eldridge (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses (JCD) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JCD - 05/12/2009 1:00 PM B-2 07/30/2009 - H Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses 07/30/2009 - H New draft substituted - see HB4187

Bill #: SB99 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to provide for loans for waterfront development

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R)

Co-sponsors: Refile: SB152 (2007-2008) Status: Filed in the Senate (FILE/S) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

05/15/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JCD - 06/16/2009 1:00 PM B-2

Bill #: SB129 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to improve data security

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Cynthia S. Creem (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Colleen M. Garry (D) Senator Karen E. Spilka (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

(JCP)

History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate 01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JCP - 05/12/2009 10:00 AM B-2

Bill #: SB162 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate

rules and regulations concerning the licensing of marine surveyors Summary: None

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Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: SB213 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (JCP) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/13/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JCP - 05/19/2009 10:00 A.M. B-1

Bill #: SB196 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to establish a sales tax holiday

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Jack A. Hart (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Kay Khan (D) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Senator Michael R. Knapik (R) Senator Scott P. Brown (R)

Refile: SB253 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (JEC) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Economic Development and

Emerging Technologies 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB206 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to provide for loans for waterfront development


Co-sponsors: Representative John F. Quinn (D) Representative Robert F. Fennell (D) Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R) Senator Mark C. Montigny (D)

Refile: SB152 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (JEC) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEC - 05/27/2009 1:00 PM Rm. 222

Bill #: SB244 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act concerning funding replacement vocational and technical public high

school instructional equipment Summary: Directs the Board of Education to make available up to $2.5 million in

matching grants in any academic year for the purpose of aiding technical and vocational public schools in the replacement of instructional equipment; establishes eligibility of funds for each school at a sum of no more $125,000 per year.

Sponsor: Senator Michael R. Knapik (R) Co-sponsors: Representative William Smitty Pignatelli (D)

Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)

Refile: SB332 (2007-2008)

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Status: Joint Committee on Education (JED) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Education 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/20/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JED - 06/02/2009 1:00 PM B-1

Bill #: SB246 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as

part of state aid to public schools Summary: Expands the definition of extraordinary maintenance allotment as it pertains to

school funds and state aid for public schools, to include expenditures related to modernization and replacement of capital equipment in vocational schools; articulates a formula for calculation of same.

Sponsor: Senator Michael R. Knapik (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D)

Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)

Refile: SB331 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Education (JED) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Education

01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/20/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JED - 06/02/2009 1:00 PM B-1

Bill #: SB366 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to regulate the use of off highway and recreation vehicles

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Steven A. Baddour (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Jay R. Kaufman (D) Representative James H. Fagan (D) Representative Paul J. Donato (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Senator Thomas P. Kennedy (D) Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D) Representative John H. Rogers (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Geraldine M. Creedon (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Michael A. Costello (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D) Representative John V. Fernandes (D) Representative Thomas P. Conroy (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Senator Michael O. Moore (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 06/10/2009 - S Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 06/11/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/28/2009 1:30 P.M. A-1

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Bill #: SB373 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act providing for the statewide conservation of inland fisheries and wildlife

Summary: Grants the Massachusetts division of fisheries and wildlife exclusive authority over the taking, possession and management of wildlife and inland fisheries in the Commonwealth; prohibits political subdivisions from adopting regulations relative to the taking of wildlife or inland fish species other than zoning restrictions submitted to said division for approval.

Sponsor: Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Richard J. Ross (R)

Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Representative Anne M. Gobi (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R)

Refile: SB479 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 06/18/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 06/23/2009 1:00 PM B-1

Bill #: SB386 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to advance the redevelopment of Brownfields

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Harriette L. Chandler (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Michael J. Rodrigues (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB387 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to revitalize urban centers


Co-sponsors: Representative Michael J. Rodrigues (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB389 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to create environmental justice

Summary: Directs the secretary of environmental affairs to establish an environmental justice program for the purpose of reducing the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards carried by certain communities in the commonwealth; articulates facets of said program, including, but not limited to identification of environmental justice populations, targeting resources to create, restore, and

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maintain open spaces in environmental justice communities, and establishing regional environmental justice outreach teams; articulates the duties of said teams, including, but not limited to identifying community improvement projects and identifying enforcement priorities; establishes and regulates the duties of the position of director of environmental justice and brownfields redevelopment within the office of said secretary; articulates duties of the Massachusetts environmental policy act office, including, but not limited to development of enhanced public participation in projects that exceed thresholds for air, solid waste, hazardous waste, and wastewater and sewage sludge treatment and disposal; articulates duties of the department of environmental protection, including, but not limited to incorporating environmental justice as a criterion for awarding technical assistance grants and prioritizing technical assistance to environmental justice communities.

Sponsor: Senator Sonia R. Chang-Diaz (D) Co-sponsors: Senator James B. Eldridge (D)

Senator Mark C. Montigny (D) Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D)



Bill #: SB394 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act regarding notification of oil and hazardous waste material release

Summary: Requires lessors of premises inform residential and commercial tenants of said premises of oil and hazardous material release or the threat of a release in writing by certified mail; requires the disclosure of same to prospective tenants before entering into a lease or rental agreement; classifies failure to comply as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

Sponsor: Senator James B. Eldridge (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D)

Representative John W. Scibak (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Robert S. Hargraves (R) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)



Bill #: SB396 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act protecting the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth

Summary: Submits the Public Lands Provision Act prohibiting the net loss of lands taken for natural resource purposes; directs the General Court to avoid enacting legislation to allow a disposition or changing the use of natural resource land unless the owner of the lands or easements provides same with articulated materials, including the approval of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs; directs said secretary to develop guidelines for conducting an alternatives analysis and identifying replacement land.

Sponsor: Senator James B. Eldridge (D)

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Co-sponsors: Representative Alice K. Wolf (D) Representative Frank I. Smizik (D) Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Representative Christine E. Canavan (D) Representative Ruth B. Balser (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Jay R. Kaufman (D) Representative Gloria L. Fox (D) Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D) Representative Paul J. Donato (D) Representative William Lantigua (D) Representative Louis L. Kafka (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Representative Stephen Kulik (D) Representative Robert P. Spellane (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Ellen Story (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Paul Kujawski (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Cory Atkins (D)

Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D) Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative Stephen L. DiNatale (D) Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D) Representative Katherine Clark (D) Representative Jonathan Hecht (D)



Bill #: SB398 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to provide public input into changes to public lands and buildings

located thereon Summary: None Sponsor: Senator James B. Eldridge (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB402 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing and directing the Division of Waterways to dredge the

harbor area surrounding several yacht clubs in Boston Summary: Instructs the director of the division of waterways in the department of

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environmental quality engineering to dredge the harbor area surrounding Old Colony Yacht Club, the Savin Hill Yacht Club, and the Dorchester Yacht Club in the Dorchester district of Boston as well as the South Boston Yacht Club in the South Boston District of the city of Boston; authorizes expenditure of up to $850,000 for said purpose.

Sponsor: Senator Jack A. Hart (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Brian P. Wallace (D)


01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 08/06/2009 10:00 AM A-2

Bill #: SB409 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act further preventing an oil spill in Buzzards Bay

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Mark C. Montigny (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN)

History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate 01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB411 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to flood control and regulation of discharge into rivers

Summary: Defines “abandoned dam” and “remove” or “removal”; amends the definition of dam to include the condition “man-made”; increases a certain fine from five hundred dollars to twenty-five thousand dollars; directs the commissioner of the department of conservation and recreation, in conjunction with the commissioner of fish and game and the division of fish and wildlife and the riverways program to complete an inventory of all dams in the Commonwealth and update it every five years; articulates information for inclusion in said inventory; directs said commissioner to ensure emergency action plans are developed for all high hazard dams and significant hazard dams, which shall be available for all dam owners and be accessible by all local and state dam safety officials in the event of potential dam failure; directs said commissioner to develop an inspection schedule and articulates details of same; requires the reviewing of the hazard classifications of all dams at least every five years or when new development is constructed near a dam; directs the secretary of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs to publish a written guidance to streamline the regulatory permitting process for dam removal; directs said secretary to ensure the availability of capital funds and a forty million dollar fund for dam assessment, repair and removal.

Sponsor: Senator Richard T. Moore (D) Co-sponsors:


01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/09/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 04/21/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2

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Bill #: SB412 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act incorporating wetland stewardship and scenic resources into wetland

protection Summary: Amends provisions relative to the protection, management and functioning of

wetlands and open waters in the commonwealth; regulates the maintenance of uplands areas adjacent to vegetated wetlands and open waters; regulates construction on said lands; regulates removal of accumulated organic sediments from same; regulates creation of wetlands and increased flood detention on same; directs the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement to take over federal wetland and dredging permits and incorporate them within the state wetland permit process; regulates said process; regulates municipal wetlands provisions; regulates discharge into wetlands and open water supplies; authorizes habitat protection in wetlands.

Sponsor: Senator Richard T. Moore (D) Co-sponsors:



Bill #: SB414 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to mooring permits assigned to entities for rental or leasing

purposes Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: SB2075 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/14/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/22/2009 11:00 A.M. Room 437

MMTA Testimony provided 7/22/09

Bill #: SB415 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide

leases to yacht clubs on its property Summary: Directs the commissioner of the division of capital asset management and

maintenance, in consultation with the department of conservation and recreation, to enter into leases with the articulated yacht club facilities, for use of facilities on public park land; regulates the terms of said leases.




Bill #: SB419 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act establishing a study commission on the municipal waterways

improvement and maintenance funds

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Summary: Directs the governor to establish a special commission charged with evaluating and exploring funding sources and expenditures of existing Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Funds; regulates the membership and operation of said commission.




Bill #: SB420 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act expanding pleasure boat access to Boston harbor

Summary: Authorizes and directs all state and municipal public agencies and authorities owning or controlling property within the city of Boston to identify and establish mooring and docking facilities for pleasure boats within said city; authorizes the charging reasonable fees to defray the cost of creation and maintenance of any mooring or docking facility made available to the general public.

Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: SB522 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

(JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


MMTA Testimony provided 4.13.09

Bill #: SB421 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to

dredge the harbor area surrounding Marina Bay in Quincy, Massachusetts Summary: Instructs the director of the division of waterways within the department of

environmental quality engineering to dredge the harbor area surrounding Marina Bay in Quincy.

Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Bruce J. Ayers (D)



Bill #: SB423 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to mooring fee requirements

Summary: Repeals provisions authorizing municipalities to impose reasonable fees for mooring licenses.

Sponsor: Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Christine E. Canavan (D)

Representative Cleon H. Turner (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D)

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Representative Timothy R. Madden (I) Refile: SB2079 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

(JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/14/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/22/2009 11:00 A.M. Room 437

Bill #: SB435 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the

Commonwealth Summary: Directs the seaport advisory council, the division of marine fisheries and the

Massachusetts fisheries recovery commission to establish a plan for implementation of the articulated programs; establishes grants, low-interest loans, or other forms of financial assistance for the purpose of improving fisheries in the commonwealth through the use of the articulated methods, including, but not limited to the acquisition, upgrade or operation of vessel monitoring systems for participation in one or more commercial fisheries; authorizes the expenditure of funds for research and/or monitoring of the

socio-economic impacts on the commercial fishing industry, and/or the economy of the commonwealth resulting from said expenditures; appropriates funds for said activities.

Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R)

Representative John F. Quinn (D) Representative Robert F. Fennell (D) Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R) Senator Mark C. Montigny (D) Representative Sarah K. Peake (D) Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)


01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/27/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 06/03/2009 1:00 PM A-2 07/01/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 07/09/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2

Bill #: SB438 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil

Summary: Prohibits any entity from accepting waste oil or petroleum products for disposal from any automobile service station, marina, or retail outlet selling lubricating oil unless and until said entity submits a plan for the removal and disposal of said materials with the department of environmental protection; articulates components of said plans; imposes a fine up to one thousand dollars for each violation of said provisions.

Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Co-sponsors: Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R)

Senator Michael R. Knapik (R) Senator Richard R. Tisei (R) Senator Scott P. Brown (R) Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)

Refile: SB547 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN)

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History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate 01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB440 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to strengthen waterways enforcement

Summary: Repeals provisions limiting police officers authorized to enforce provisions relative to motorboats and other vessels and recreational vehicles to those assigned to harbor patrol; authorizes all police officers to enforce said provisions.

Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Susan Williams Gifford (R)

Representative John F. Quinn (D) Representative Robert F. Fennell (D) Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R) Senator Michael R. Knapik (R) Senator Richard R. Tisei (R) Senator Scott P. Brown (R) Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D) Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)

Refile: SB554 (2007-2008)

Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB444 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to efficiency and fairness in environmental law enforcement

Summary: Amends various provisions relative to the assessment of civil administrative penalties and collection of fees by the executive office of environmental affairs; requires said office to evaluate a persons commitment to perform a supplemental environmental project, including the cost of said project and the economic benefit realized by a person for noncompliance when determining civil penalty amounts; authorizes said office to require the cost of said enforcement penalties to exceed the cost of noncompliance; increases the maximum daily penalty for said violations from two hundred fifty dollars to one thousand dollars; regulates the assignment of said supplemental environmental projects in lieu of financial penalties for said violations; directs the commissioner of the department of environmental protection to prepare a recommended schedule of annual compliance assurance fees; articulates additional reporting requirements of said department, including, but not limited to the number of on site inspections conducted, the number of such inspections conducted without notice, and the number of incidences of noncompliance by category of violation; directs said department to create and maintain an enforcement database; regulates data stored by said database, including, but not limited to the frequency and extent of any noncompliance and dates and findings of inspections; authorizes said department to require the cost of said enforcement penalties to exceed the cost of noncompliance.

Sponsor: Senator Marian Walsh (D) Co-sponsors:



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Bill #: SB652 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An act empowering zoning boards of appeals

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Richard T. Moore (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Mark V. Falzone (D) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Housing (JHO) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Housing 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 09/10/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JHO - 09/15/2009 10:30 AM Gardner Auditorium

Bill #: SB694 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to worker's compensation

Summary: Amends regulations controlling workers compensation; imposes penalties for an employer's failure to make proper reports concerning employee injuries; amends penalties against insurers for failure to commence payments in a

timely fashion; reduces various time frames pertaining to the payment of benefits, and the appeal of said payment; increases minimum payments to widows or widowers of beneficiaries of workers compensation insurance.

Sponsor: Senator Thomas M. McGee (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: SB1076 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (JLW) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 09/21/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JLW - 09/30/2009 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A-2

Bill #: SB701 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act authorizing the funding of capital expenditures for workforce

development and adult basic education Summary: Appropriates monies for the purpose of funding the articulated programs

pertaining to adult basic education and workforce development systems, including, but not limited to those concentrating on vocational education, receipt of high school diplomas or general equivalency diplomas, and English proficiency; authorizes and regulates the issuance of bonds for said purpose.

Sponsor: Senator Mark C. Montigny (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: SB1077 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (JBC) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 09/17/2009 - S Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets 09/21/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

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Bill #: SB765 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to land use


Co-sponsors: Senator James B. Eldridge (D) Representative John W. Scibak (D) Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Senator Brian A. Joyce (D) Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/20/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 05/26/2009 10:00 A.M. B-1

Bill #: SB767 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to allow impact fees

Summary: None

Sponsor: Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D)

Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D) Senator Gale D. Candaras (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 09/11/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 09/23/2009 10:00 A.M. Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702 09/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 10/02/2009 11:00 A.M. Blumer Room, Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702

Bill #: SB770 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to affordable housing built near wetlands

Summary: Articulates the requirement of applications to build low and moderate income housing to comply with local bylaws and ordinances relative to environmentally sensitive areas; authorizes local boards the sole discretion to waive said bylaws and ordinances.

Sponsor: Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R) Co-sponsors: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R)

Representative James M. Cantwell (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Housing (JHO) History: 03/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 03/31/2009 10:00 A.M. Room A-1

01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate 01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 05/26/2009 - H Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Housing 05/27/2009 - S Concurred in committee referral

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09/10/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JHO - 09/15/2009 10:30 AM Gardner Auditorium

Bill #: SB789 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to land use regulations

Summary: Prohibits municipalities from enacting, altering, or imposing unfair and excessive land use regulations on individual landowners without compensation or other forms of relief; regulates provisions relative to land use.

Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Co-sponsors:

Refile: SB1202 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 09/11/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 09/23/2009 10:00 A.M. Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702 09/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 10/02/2009 11:00 A.M. Blumer Room, Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702

Bill #: SB791 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to municipal borrowing

Summary: Authorizes municipalities to incur debts for up to ten years for waterway dredging projects; authorizes municipalities to incur debts for up to twenty years for pollution prevention or cleanup caused by certain existing or closed municipal facilities; prohibits incurring indebtedness until the department of environmental protection approves plans relating to said pollution project; limits such unapproved projects to a ten year indebtedness period.

Sponsor: Senator James E. Timilty (D) Co-sponsors: Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. (R)

Representative Colleen M. Garry (D) Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Representative John V. Fernandes (D) Representative James M. Cantwell (D)

Refile: SB1205 (2007-2008) Status: Senate Committee on Ethics and Rules (SER) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JMR - 08/11/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2 09/03/2009 - S Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 09/03/2009 - S Referred to Senate Committee on Ethics and Rules

Bill #: SB817 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to create environmental justice

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Anthony Galluccio (D)

Co-sponsors: Senator James B. Eldridge (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative David B. Sullivan (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Senator Mark C. Montigny (D)

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Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Public Health (JPH) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/22/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPH - 05/05/2009 10:00 A.M. A-2

Bill #: SB915 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to changing the hoisting law

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: SB1356 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/02/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/09/2009 1:00 P.M. B-2

Bill #: SB974 of 2009-2010 Session

Title: An Act relative to kayaks Summary: Requires all persons aboard kayaks to wear Type I, Type II or Type III Coast

Guard approved floatation devices; authorizes the director of the division of law enforcement of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement to prescripbe safety equipment aboard all kayaks; requires all kayak instructors to obtain basic first aid training, CPR or higher first responder qualifications, and American Canoe Association and American Red Cross certification and training; requires said instructors to provide training to each individual on the safety procedures appropriate to the level of paddling difficulty; articulates components of said instruction, including, but not limited to actual wet exit training, so-called; nullifies and invalidates releases exempting instructors from said provisions.

Sponsor: Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D) Co-sponsors: Representative Cleon H. Turner (D)

Refile: SB1410 (2007-2008) Status: Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/02/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/09/2009 1:00 P.M. B-2 09/09/2009 - S Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 09/22/2009 - S Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Bill #: SB980 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to port security

Summary: Amends provisions relative to pilot district one; promulgates regulations relative to the licensing of docking pilots, as defined; amends provisions regulating commissioners of pilots for district one and deputy commissioners; increases the number of said commissioners from two to three; expands commissioner authority to include docking pilots and requires one of the commissioners for district one to have experience and knowledge of the duties of licensed docking pilots; directs district one commissioners to promulgate regulations for said docking pilots; articulates non-exclusive aspects of the

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regulations, including qualifications; authorizes said commissioners to issue licenses to qualified applicants to be a district one docking pilot; regulates application process for existing docking pilots; regulates licensing fees for both; expresses the absence of authority of said commissioners to establish, effect, regulate or control assignment, rates, pensions, benefits or other compensation of docking pilots, or to approve or disapprove changes in contractual relationships between said pilots and shipping or tugboat companies; promulgates regulations relative to certain vessels; expresses the rights of owners, operators and masters of vessels to choose, select or engage docking pilots or tugboat companies; authorizes the assessment of penalties up to five thousand dollars for minor violations.

Sponsor: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Co-sponsors: Representative Martin J. Walsh (D)

Representative Bradford R. Hill (R) Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr. (D) Representative Theodore C. Speliotis (D) Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D) Representative Robert F. Fennell (D) Senator Anthony W. Petruccelli (D) Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D) Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D) Representative Carlo P. Basile (D) Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)

Representative James J. Dwyer (D) Refile: SB1349 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 07/28/2009 1:30 P.M. A-1

Bill #: SB1077 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the retirement benefits for certified harbormasters and

assistant harbormasters of cities and towns Summary: Classifies certified harbormasters and assistant harbormasters of a city or

town as members of group four of the contributory retirement system for public employees.

Sponsor: Senator Robert L. Hedlund (R) Co-sponsors: Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R)

Refile: SB1510 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Public Service (JPSR) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/07/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSR - 07/27/2009 10:00 A.M. A-1

Bill #: SB1239 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to create the community development partnership program


Co-sponsors: Representative John W. Scibak (D) Representative David M. Torrisi (D) Representative Denis E. Guyer (D) Representative Stephen Kulik (D) Representative Peter J. Koutoujian (D) Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D) Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Representative Anne M. Gobi (D)

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Senator Bruce E. Tarr (R) Senator Susan C. Tucker (D) Representative Paul McMurtry (D) Representative Sean Garballey (D)

Refile: SB1708 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/02/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 07/08/2009 10:00 A.M. B-2

Bill #: SB1315 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to expand penalties for nonpayment of boat excise tax

Summary: Authorizes the implementation of the articulated tax collection procedures and imposition of tax arrear penalties for nonpayment of excise taxes on boats, ships and vessels.


Refile: SB1766 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue

01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB1319 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to biofuels

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Robert A. O'Leary (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/12/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 04/15/2009 10:00 AM B-2

Bill #: SB1341 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act supporting our natural resources


Co-sponsors: Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/12/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JRV - 04/15/2009 10:00 AM B-2

Bill #: SB1479 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the production of wind energy in Boston Harbor

Summary: Directs the executive office of environmental affairs and the department of energy resources to work in conjunction with other relevant agencies,

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government departments, non-profit, and private energy providers and advocacy organizations to conduct a study relative to the feasibility of wind energy generation in the Boston harbor; regulates components of said study.

Sponsor: Senator Cynthia S. Creem (D) Co-sponsors:

Refile: SB1926 (2007-2008) Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTU - 05/20/2009 10:00 AM A-1

Bill #: SB1485 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act encouraging renewable energy generation

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities

and Energy 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/12/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTU - 04/15/2009 2:00 PM B-2

Bill #: SB1487 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to reinstate the Clean Environment Fund

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator James B. Eldridge (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Michael J. Moran (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Senator Thomas P. Kennedy (D) Representative David M. Nangle (D) Representative Kay Khan (D) Representative Richard J. Ross (R) Representative Ellen Story (D) Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D) Representative Michael F. Rush (D) Representative Anne M. Gobi (D) Representative Peter V. Kocot (D) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Representative William N. Brownsberger (D) Representative Steven J. D'Amico (D) Representative James Arciero (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB1504 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to comprehensive wind energy siting reform

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Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Matthew C. Patrick (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB1544 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to consumer protection in energy facility siting

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Susan C. Tucker (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Christine E. Canavan (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU)

History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate 01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 04/24/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTU - 05/20/2009 10:00 AM A-1

Bill #: SB1545 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act requiring local approval from neighboring communities in energy facility

siting Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Susan C. Tucker (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Christine E. Canavan (D) Representative Denise Provost (D) Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D) Senator Susan C. Fargo (D) Representative Linda Dean Campbell (D) Representative Allen J. McCarthy (D)

Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (JTU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate


Bill #: SB1844 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to update public charities law

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Steven A. Tolman (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Martha M. Walz (D) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Judiciary (JJU) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

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01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral

Bill #: SB1889 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to recreational vehicles

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D)

Co-sponsors: Representative Todd M. Smola (R) Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (JPSF) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/27/2009 - H Discharged and referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 09/08/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JPSF - 09/09/2009 1:00 PM B-2

Bill #: SB1941 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act relative to the transfer of boat registration between family

members Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Michael W. Morrissey (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Transportation (JTR) History: 01/16/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

01/16/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 01/16/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 06/25/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JTR - 06/30/2009 11:00 A.M. Room 222

Bill #: SB2113 of 2009-2010 Session Title: An Act to protect lakes and ponds

Summary: None Sponsor: Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D)

Co-sponsors: Refile: None Status: Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (JEN) History: 07/21/2009 - S Filed in the Senate

07/21/2009 - S Referred to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 07/23/2009 - H Concurred in committee referral 07/29/2009 - Hearing Scheduled JEN - 08/06/2009 10:00 AM A-2

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