H.4681
2022
An Act To Prevent Wage Theft, Promote Employer Accountability, And Enhance Public Enforcement.
Status: Out of Committee
Date of Last Action:* 4/11/2022
Author: Non-Designated
Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards
Summary: As a further alternative to initiating criminal proceedings pursuant to subsection (a) or civil proceedings pursuant to subsection (b), the attorney general may file a civil action for injunctive relief, for any damages incurred, and for any lost wages and other benefits on behalf of a worker or multiple, similarly situated workers.
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H.4611
2022
An Act Relative To Prevailing Wages- -PRIORITY
Status: Out of Committee
Date of Last Action:* 4/4/2022
Author: Non-Designated
Topics: Labor Standards
Summary: Section 26 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after words "pension plans", in line 46, the following:- ", bona fide apprenticeship and training programs approved by the commonwealth which comply with the requirements of Sections 11E to 11L, inclusive, of Chapter 23 of the General Laws,".
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S.2229
2021
An Act Creating A 21St Century Clean Energy Economy
Status: Introduced or Prefiled
Date of Last Action:* 3/29/2021
Author: MA Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-MA-004)
Topics: Clean energy
Summary: SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 21N, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (h) and inserting in place thereof the following:- (h) The interim 2030 statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit shall be at least 50 percent below the 1990 level, and the interim 2040 statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit shall be at least 75 percent below the 1990 level.
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S.2228
2021
An Act For A Clean Energy Commonwealth By 2035
Status: Introduced or Prefiled
Date of Last Action:* 12/14/2021
Author: MA Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-MA-004)
Topics: Clean energy
Summary: SECTION 1. (a) It shall be the goal of the commonwealth to meet 100 percent of Massachusetts’ energy needs with renewable energy by 2035, including the energy consumed for electricity, heating and cooling, transportation, agricultural uses, industrial uses, and all other uses by all residents, institutions, businesses, state and municipal agencies, and other entities operating within its borders.
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H.3292
2021
An Act Achieving A Green Future With Infrastructure And Workforce Investments
Status: Introduced or Prefiled
Date of Last Action:* 12/14/2021
Author: MA Rep. William "Bill" Driscoll (D-MA-103)
Topics: Clean energy, Labor Standards
Summary: SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 25A of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appears in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions:-“Environmental justice population,” a definition established in chapter 30. If none shall exist the secretary of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs in consultation with appropriate departments, shall establish such a definition with criteria that includes; median household income, and minority status.“Environmental justice council,” an advisory committee of the same name, established in chapter 30. If no such body exists, one shall be established and consist of not less than 9, but not more than 15, members appointed by the governor, who shall designate a chair.“Environmental justice principles”, principles that support protection from environmental pollution and the ability to live in and enjoy a clean and healthy environment, regardless of race, color, income, class, handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religious belief or English language proficiency, which includes: (i) the meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies, including climate change policies; and (ii) the equitable distribution of energy and environmental benefits and environmental burdens.
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H.2009
2021
An Act Relative To Prevailing Wages
Status: Introduced or Prefiled
Date of Last Action:* 10/19/2021
Author: MA Rep. Meghan "Meg" Kilcoyne (D-MA-154)
Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards
Summary: SECTION 1. Section 26 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after words "pension plans", in line 46, the following:- ", bona fide apprenticeship and training programs approved by the commonwealth which comply with the requirements of Sections 11E to 11L, inclusive, of Chapter 23 of the General Laws,".
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