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CHAPTER 1 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF, HARRY JENNINGS AND DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, EDWARD G. MCCORMICK. (see House, No. 3450)    Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2012
CHAPTER 2 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF QUINCY TO ABATE CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2010 REAL PROPERTY TAXES. (see House, No. 3447)    Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2012
CHAPTER 3 AN ACT AUTHORIZING A BALLOT QUESTION IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3648)    Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2012
CHAPTER 4 AN ACT AUTHORIZING HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BORROW FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see Senate, No. 1901)    Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2012
CHAPTER 5 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF THE FREETOWN LAKEVILLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (see Senate, No. 2095)    Approved by the Governor, January 17, 2012
CHAPTER 6 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOLTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3497)    Approved by the Governor, January 18, 2012
CHAPTER 7 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEBRA CALLEJAS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS. (see House, No. 3733)    Approved by the Governor, January 18, 2012
CHAPTER 8 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF A CLUB LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF LINCOLN. (see House, No. 3533)    Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2012
CHAPTER 9 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PERU TO ESTABLISH A FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION FUND. (see Senate, No. 1878)    Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2012
CHAPTER 10 AN ACT TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO ESTABLISH AN AGE LIMIT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER. (see Senate, No. 1887)    Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2012
CHAPTER 11 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SELECTMAN – TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH. (see House, No. 3649)    Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2012
CHAPTER 12 AN ACT FURTHER DEFINING A SCENIC BYWAY IN THE TOWNS OF ARLINGTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN AND CONCORD. (see House, No. 3712)    Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2012
CHAPTER 13 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VOTING PRECINCT IN THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT. (see House, No. 3855)    Approved by the Governor, January 27, 2012
CHAPTER 14 AN ACT REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION BY A TOWN MEETING VOTE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS MADE BY THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH REGARDING THE SALE BY THE TOWN OF WATER OR WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES. (see Senate, No. 1948)    Approved by the Governor, January 27, 2012
CHAPTER 15 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BECKET TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, WILLIAM ELOVIRTA. (see House, No. 3509)    Passed without Governor’s signature, January 30, 2012
CHAPTER 16 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. 3486)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 17 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF REVERE. (see House, No. 3656)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 18 AN ACT AUTHORIZING A BALLOT QUESTION IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN CERTAIN THEATERS. (see House, No. 3647)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 19 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A VOTING PRECINCT IN THE CITY OF PEABODY. (see House, No. 3847)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 20 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF A CERTAIN RESTAURANT. (see Senate, No. 2019)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 21 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO INCUR DEBT TO MAINTAIN PROPERTY LEASED, LICENSED, OR OTHERWISE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2025)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 22 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF REVERE. (see House, No. 3782)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 23 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DANVERS TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3699)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 24 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ENHANCING THE PRACTICE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES. (see House, No. 3815)    Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2012
CHAPTER 25 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY TO PLACE A CERTAIN QUESTION RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE TOWN’S ELECTION BALLOT. (see House, No. 3901)    Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2012
CHAPTER 26 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAMELA SHUTTLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. 3823)    Approved by the Governor, February 9, 2012
CHAPTER 27 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF CLUB AND SPECIAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE TOWN OF WESTON. (see House, No. 3459)    Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2012
CHAPTER 28 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LINCOLN TO PLACE A CERTAIN QUESTION ON THE BALLOT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3827)    Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2012
CHAPTER 29 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETING WARRANTS IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON. (see House, No. 3460)    Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2012
CHAPTER 30 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LINCOLN TO PLACE A CERTAIN QUESTION ON THE BALLOT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3532)    Approved by the Governor, February 14, 2012
CHAPTER 31 AN ACT DESIGNATING AN ADDITIONAL VOTING PRECINCT IN THE CITY OF QUINCY. (see House, No. 3899)    Approved by the Governor, February 14, 2012
CHAPTER 32 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VOTING PRECINCT IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see House, No. 3907)    Approved by the Governor, February 14, 2012
CHAPTER 33 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR FRANK SILVEIRA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. (see Senate, No. 2117)    Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2012
CHAPTER 34 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHAEL MONTERIO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. 1962)    Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2012
CHAPTER 35 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LAND BY THE WAKEFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY. (see Senate, No. 1966)    Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2012
CHAPTER 36 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see Senate, No. 2112)    Approved (in part) by the Governor, February 17, 2012
CHAPTER 37 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTON TO GRANT EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OVER CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED LAND. (see House, No. 3431)    Approved by the Governor, February 17, 2012
CHAPTER 38 AN ACT PROVIDING ACCESS TO FORENSIC AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS. (see Senate, No. 1987)    Approved by the Governor, February 17, 2012
CHAPTER 39 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT. (see Senate, No. 2067)    Approved by the Governor, February 22, 2012
CHAPTER 40 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT OF PENELOPE HARVEY. (see House, No. 3828)    Approved by the Governor, February 23, 2012
CHAPTER 41 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN. (see House, No. 3434)    Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2012
CHAPTER 42 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO GRANT CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3725)    Approved by the Governor, March 2, 2012
CHAPTER 43 AN ACT RELATIVE TO IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF EDUCATION COLLABORATIVES. (see Senate, No. 2105)    Approved by the Governor, March 2, 2012
CHAPTER 44 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHARYN LECESSE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES. (see Senate, No. 2129)    Approved by the Governor, March 2, 2012
CHAPTER 45 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF CHICOPEE. (see House, No. 3956)    Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2012
CHAPTER 46 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A VOTING PRECINCT IN THE TOWN OF DRACUT. (see House, No. 3958)    Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2012
CHAPTER 47 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WESTON SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (see House, No. 3463)    Approved by the Governor, March 9, 2012
CHAPTER 48 AN ACT RELATIVE TO OUTSTANDING EXCISE TAX AND THE TOWING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. (see House, No. 3490)    Approved by the Governor, March 9, 2012
CHAPTER 49 AN ACT VALIDATING CERTAIN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF DUDLEY. (see Senate, No. 2048)    Approved by the Governor, March 9, 2012
CHAPTER 50 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF TAUNTON. (see Senate, No. 2062)    Approved by the Governor, March 9, 2012
CHAPTER 51 AN ACT RELATIVE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. (see House, No. 3720)    Approved by the Governor, March 9, 2012
CHAPTER 52 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE. (see House, No. 3920)    Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2012
CHAPTER 53 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FITCHBURG TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3738)    Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2012
CHAPTER 54 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHAEL FOTI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. 2088)    Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2012
CHAPTER 55 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CATHERINE BLAIS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. 3894)    Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2012
CHAPTER 56 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF WESTWOOD. (see House, No. 3763)    Approved by the Governor, March 19, 2012
CHAPTER 57 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY. (see Senate, No. 2104)    Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2012
CHAPTER 58 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMMUNITY HOUSING AND SERVICES. (see Senate, No. 1967)    Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2012
CHAPTER 59 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO AS THE LYNN GOODCHILD AND SHAWN NASSANEY SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. 3740)    Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2012
CHAPTER 60 AN ACT PROVIDING RETIREMENT OPTIONS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (see House, No. 3754)    Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2012
CHAPTER 61 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TIERED AND SELECTIVE NETWORK HEALTH PLANS. (see Senate, No. 2148)    Approved by the Governor, March 23, 2012
CHAPTER 62 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NUMBER OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE TOWN CHELMSFORD (see House, No. 3716)    Approved by the Governor, March 23, 2012
CHAPTER 63 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NORWELL. (see Senate, No. 2186)    Approved by the Governor, April 2, 2012
CHAPTER 64 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PROCUREMENT AND AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. 3853)    Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2012
CHAPTER 65 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DALTON AS THE 2ND LT. MICHAEL J. CASEY, SR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. 3638)    Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2012
CHAPTER 66 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMPENSATED ABSENCES IN CITIES AND TOWNS. (see House, No. 3666)    Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2012
CHAPTER 67 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF FREETOWN. (see House, No. 3953)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 68 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DIGHTON WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF DIGHTON. (see Senate, No. 2174)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DARTMOUTH TO ESTABLISH A TRUST FUND FOR POLICE OFFICER MEDICAL BENEFITS. (see House, No. 2328)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 70 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DURATION OF CONTRACTS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE TOWN OF NATICK. (see House, No. 3333)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 71 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HARVARD TO ISSUE ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSES. (see House, No. 3715)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 72 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF ABINGTON. (see House, No. 3843)    Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2012
CHAPTER 73 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD. (see House, No. 3728)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 74 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JANET RUGGIERI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. (see House, No. 3976)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 75 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PEARLENE ODOM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 3910)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 76 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE. (see House, No. 4015)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 77 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS FOR SCHOOLS. (see Senate, No. 2132)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 78 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 195 IN THE TOWN OF WAREHAM AS THE FIRST SERGEANT CHARLES W. PARKER MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. 3757)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 79 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH. (see House, No. 3800)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 80 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF KINGSTON TO INSTALL, FINANCE AND OPERATE WIND ENERGY FACILITIES. (see Senate, No. 1915)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 81 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILBRAHAM TO LEASE CERTAIN LAND. (see Senate, No. 2051)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 82 AN ACT DESIGNATING WORLD VOICE WEEK. (see Senate, No. 2107)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 83 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SCITUATE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, BRIAN E. STEWART. (see House, No. 3834)    Approved by the Governor, April 26, 2012
CHAPTER 84 AN ACT INCREASING SCREENING FOR HIV. (see Senate, No. 2158)    Approved by the Governor, April 27, 2012
CHAPTER 85 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF NATICK. (see House, No. 3869)    Approved by the Governor, May 1, 2012
CHAPTER 86 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BUILDING IN THE CITY OF HOLYOKE AS THE RAYMOND P. MURPHY JR. CONGREGATE HOUSE. (see House, No. 3575)    Approved by the Governor, May 1, 2012
CHAPTER 87 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LICENSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON TO GRANT RESTRICTED AIRPORT LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES AT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (see House, No. 99)    Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2012
CHAPTER 88 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESERVE FUND TO ENSURE FISCAL STABILITY IN THE TOWN OF SWANSEA. (see House, No. 3950)    Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2012
CHAPTER 89 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF WAREHAM. (see House, No. 2328)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 90 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR STEPHEN GLADDING, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 3333)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 91 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WOBURN TO PLACE A CERTAIN QUESTION ON THE STATE ELECTION BALLOT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF CERTAIN RESTAURANTS. (see House, No. 3715)    Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2012
CHAPTER 92 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 3843)    Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2012
CHAPTER 93 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SHERBORN TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF. (see House, No. 3728)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 94 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MATTAPOISETT RIVER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT. (see House, No. 3976)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 95 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE FEES IN THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT. (see House, No. 3910)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 96 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4015)    Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2012
CHAPTER 97 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HARWICH. (see House, No. 3504)    Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2012
CHAPTER 98 AN ACT INCREASING THE EXPENDITURE LIMIT ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION REVOLVING FUND IN THE TOWN OF HANOVER. (see House, No. 3502)    Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2012
CHAPTER 99 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHERYL A. COLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE OFFICE OF MEDICAID. (see House, No. 3967)    Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2012
CHAPTER 100 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF REVERE AS THE CHRISTINA MARKEY AND JOHN MARKEY MEMORIAL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND THE NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF REVERE AS THE CAPTAIN ARTHUR “ICY” REINSTEIN MEMORIAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY. (see House, No. 3955)    Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2012
CHAPTER 101 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KAREN LANGLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (see House, No. 4028)    Approved by the Governor, May 17, 2012
CHAPTER 102 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. (see House, No. 3665)    Approved by the Governor, May 18, 2012
CHAPTER 103 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HARWICH. (see House, No. 3503)    Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2012
CHAPTER 104 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ESSEX TO SELL OR LEASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT CONOMO POINT. (see Senate, No. 2246)    Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2012
CHAPTER 105 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF SWANSEA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. (see House, No. 3996)    Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2012
CHAPTER 106 AN ACT RELATIVE TO OVERSIGHT OF PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS. (see House, No. 3625)    Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2012
CHAPTER 107 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BARRE AS THE PURPLE HEART BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. 1724)    Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2012
CHAPTER 108 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VETERANS’ ACCESS, LIVELIHOOD, OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES. (see Senate, No. 2254)    Approved by the Governor, May 31, 2012
CHAPTER 109 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT EASEMENTS WITHIN MONROE STATE FOREST. (see Senate, No. 1988, amended)    Approved by the Governor, June 1, 2012
CHAPTER 110 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HOLYOKE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. (see House, No. 3849)    Approved by the Governor, June 1, 2012
CHAPTER 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SEAN C. LEWIS, SR. AS A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT. (see House, No. 3593)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 112 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS ON UNACCEPTED ROADS. (see Senate, No. 1049)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 113 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO ESTABLISH AN OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FUND. (see Senate, No. 2030)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 114 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAULA CONNELLY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. 3844)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 115 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CARL SENNA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. 2131)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 116 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JUDITH CHRISTIANSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE. (see Senate, No. 2161)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 117 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BOURNE. (see Senate, No. 2114)    Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2012
CHAPTER 118 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4144)    Approved by the Governor, June 19, 2012
CHAPTER 119 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN REFORMS RELATIVE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 4125)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 120 AN ACT PRELATIVE TO THE ESSEX REGIONAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (see Senate, No. 2230)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 121 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DACIA THOMPSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. 4029)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 122 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO IMPOSE FEES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS. (see Senate, No. 1949)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 123 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JANET OCHNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. 3969)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 124 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARK LEWIS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. 4065)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 125 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS FROM DISMISSAL. (see House, No. 537)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 126 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATIVE TO DOWN SYNDROME BE PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PARENTS AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. 3825)    Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2012
CHAPTER 127 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL. (see House, No. 4195)    Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2012
CHAPTER 128 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TOPSFIELD TO CONVEY CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND. (see House, No. 3719)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 129 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE TOWN OF WENHAM. (see Senate, No. 2273)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 130 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY THE MELROSE HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF MELROSE. (see Senate, No. 2234)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 131 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION EVALUATION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. (see Senate, No. 2315)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 132 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FINANCING AND REFORMING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH.. (see House, No. 4174)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 133 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FINANCING AND REFORMING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2329)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 134 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF ROWE. (see House, No. 4194)    Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2012
CHAPTER 135 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PATRICIA CHASSE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. 4094)    Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2012
CHAPTER 136 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARY M. STANTON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. 3972)    Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2012
CHAPTER 137 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BRIAN J. WALDRON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see Senate, No. 2272)    Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2012
CHAPTER 138 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS PRICE DISCLOSURE. (see House, No. 4089)    Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2012
CHAPTER 139 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND SERIAL BOND REQUIREMENTS AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. (see House, No. 4200)    Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 8, 2012
CHAPTER 140 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE PROBATE CODE AND ESTABLISHING A TRUST CODE. (see Senate, No. 2128)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2012
CHAPTER 141 AN ACT DESIGNATING CERTAIN BRIDGES IN THE TOWN OF BOURNE AS THE STAFF SERGEANT MATTHEW A. PUCINO BRIDGES. (see Senate, No. 2218)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2012
CHAPTER 142 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. (see House, No. 3947)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2012
CHAPTER 143 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SOCIAL INNOVATION FINANCING TRUST FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF THE HENDERSON BOAT HOUSE. (see House, No. 4219)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2012
CHAPTER 144 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN LICENSEES OF THE DIVISION OF BANKS TO PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI-STATE LICENSING SYSTEM. (see House, No. 3911)    Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2012
CHAPTER 145 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHAEL W. REGAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 4005)    Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2012
CHAPTER 146 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE BIRTHPLACES OF MICHAEL BARTLETT AND DR. ELLIOT P. JOSLIN IN THE TOWN OF OXFORD. (see Senate, No. 2232)    Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2012
CHAPTER 147 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHEREEL STAFILOPATIS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (see House, No. 4166)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 148 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CLIFTON WATSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES. (see House, No. 4159)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 149 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ERVING TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2093)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 150 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TYRINGHAM TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, PETER CURTIN. (see House, No. 3524)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 151 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HAMILTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (see House, No. 3710)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 152 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. (see Senate, No. 2162)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 153 AN ACT RELATIVE TO WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN. (see Senate, No. 2075)    Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2012
CHAPTER 154 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO LEASE OR SELL THE FORMER EAST SCHOOL. (see House, No. 3332)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 155 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TYRINGHAM TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF RAINSFORD MOREHOUSE, A MEMBER OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (see House, No. 3525)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 156 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAWLEY TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OR SERVICE OF WINE TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF A FARMER-WINERY. (see Senate, No. 97)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 157 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HEIDI A. LENNON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. 2319)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 158 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE HONORABLE FRANCIS X. COPPINGER BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. 1787)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 159 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE HONORABLE CHARLES DOYLE BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. 1788)    Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2012
CHAPTER 160 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN OVERPASS IN THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH AS THE MARINE CORPORAL NICHOLAS G. XIARHOS VETERANS MEMORIAL OVERPASS. (see House, No. 4156)    Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2012
CHAPTER 161 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER PROGRAM. (see House, No. 4237)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 162 AN ACT ESTABLISHING FRAGILE X AWARENESS DAY. (see House, No. 843)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 163 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT IN CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON. (see House, No. 3909)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 164 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH. (see printed in House, No. 4235)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 165 AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND FINANCE. (see Senate, No. 2342)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 166 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY. (see House, No. 3870, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 167 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY. (see House, No. 3871, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 168 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LAWRENCE MARINO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES. (see House, No. 4158, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 169 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SUDBURY TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. (see House, No. 4062)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2012
CHAPTER 170 AN ACT RELATIVE TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS. (see Senate, No. 1718)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 171 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GROVELAND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SOLAR GENERATING FACILITY ON LAND HELD FOR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES. (see Senate, No. 2320)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 172 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK TO SELL, CONVEY OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET. (see House, No. 3836)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 173 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HULL TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF A CERTAIN BUILDING IN THE TOWN. (see House, No. 3650, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 174 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD TO LEASE SUNNY MEADOW FARM. (see House, No. 3881)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 175 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see House, No. 4170, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 176 AN ACT DESIGNATING A STATE ROAD IN THE CITY OF WALTHAM AS LANDRY WAY. (see House, No. 920)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 177 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE AND REFURBISHMENT OF THE BATHING BEACH BATHHOUSE IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see House, No. 3856, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2012
CHAPTER 178 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS. (see House, No. 4238)    Passed over veto, July 31, 2012
CHAPTER 179 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF TOWN BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES IN THE TOWN OF FOXBORUGH. (see House, No. 4052)    Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2012
CHAPTER 180 AN ACT AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME TO THE BOURNE WATER DISTRICT FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION PURPOSES. (see Senate, No. 2215)    Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2012
CHAPTER 181 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHARON. (see House, No. 3794, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 182 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN NEW BEDFORD TO THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD. (see Senate, No. 2367, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 183 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TRURO TO AMEND ACERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION. (see House, No. 3919)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 184 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND. (see printed in House, No. 4327)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 185 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF CONSERVATION LAND. (see House, No. 4336)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 186 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF TRURO. (see House, No. 3312, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 187 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF CYBER CAFES. (see House, No. 3765)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 188 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES AMONG CERTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY AFFILIATES. (see House, No. 3791)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 189 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE BY FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. (see House, No. 3986, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 190 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL CATERER’S LICENSES FOR THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PRIVATE FUNCTIONS. (see Senate, No. 2063, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 191 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PUBLIC ACCESS OF PRIVATE RESTROOMS. (see House, No. 2366, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2012
CHAPTER 192 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SENTENCING AND IMPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS. (see House, No. 3818, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2012
CHAPTER 193 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING ANIMAL CONTROL. (see Senate, No. 2192, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2012
CHAPTER 194 AN ACT PREVENTING UNLAWFUL AND UNNECESSARY FORECLOSURES. (see House, No. 4323)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 195 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO TEMPORARILY TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF RECREATION LAND FOR A LARGE SCALE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. (see House, No. 4335, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 196 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SEWER SERVICES THROUGH THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH TO THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see Senate, No. 2154)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 197 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF MARSHFIELD. (see printed in House, No. 4365)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 198 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT TO THE CITY OF LOWELL EASEMENTS OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see Senate, No. 2233)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 199 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WELLFLEET TO GRANT AN EASEMENT ON CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN. (see House, No. 4171, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 200 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE FOXBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY. (see House, No. 4272)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 201 AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY. (see House, No. 4341)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 202 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF SUTTON. (see Senate, No. 2369)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 203 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE, LEASE AND CHANGE OF USE OF CERTAIN PARK LANDS IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER. (see House, No. 4033, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 204 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN TREMBLAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. 4192, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 205 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN TREMBLAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. 4278)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 206 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SUPERINTENDENCY UNION BENEFITS. (see Senate, No. 2092, ameded)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 207 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4187)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 208 AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR SHOPS. (see Senate, No. 2216, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 209 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMPETITIVELY PRICED ELECTRICITY IN THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2395)    Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2012
CHAPTER 210 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ORANGE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. 4009, changed and amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 211 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER. (see Senate, No. 2250, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 212 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY. (see House, No. 4342, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 213 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF HINSDALE. (see Senate, No. 2385, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 214 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF USE AND THE LEASE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF LENOX FOR A SOLAR POWERED GENERATION FACILITY. (see House, No. 4277)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 215 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS IN THE TOWN OF CANTON. (see House, No. 4103, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 216 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICE RESPONSE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES. (see Senate, No. 2143, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 217 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF HALIFAX. (see House, No. 4340)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 218 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTHBOROUGH TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARKLANDS TO ABUTTERS. (see House, No. 4075, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 219 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SHIRLEY FOR OTHER PROPERTY IN THE SAME TOWN. (see House, No. 4273, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 220 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESERVE FUND FOR CREDIT UNIONS. (see House, No. 2073)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 221 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF CHELSEA WITHOUT A RESTRICTION ON ITS USE. (see House, No. 4202)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 222 AN ACT RELATIVE TO STUDENT ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL. (see House, No. 4332, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 223 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF THE DALY FIELD COMPLEX LOCATED IN THE BRIGHTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see Senate, No. 2383, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 224 AN ACT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE AND REDUCING COSTS THROUGH INCREASED TRANSPARENCY, EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION. (see Senate, No. 2400)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 225 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY WORKERS RIGHT TO KNOW. (see House, No. 4304, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 226 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT OVER A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE CONVEYED TO THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. 4339)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 227 AN ACT RELATIVE TO LIMITED PURPOSE TRUST COMPANIES. (see House, No. 2040, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 228 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO TRANSFER CERTAIN INTERESTS IN LAND. (see House, No. 4230, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 229 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN EASEMENT OVER CERTAIN LAND. (see House, No. 4172, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 230 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SIMULCASTING. (see Senate, No. 2408)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 231 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GROTON TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME AND PLACE CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see printed in House, No. 3886)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 232 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO LEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE TO THE GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY BOATING PROGRAM, INC. (see Senate, No. 2338)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 233 AN ACT PROVIDING HEARING AIDS FOR CHILDREN. (see House, No. 52, changed and amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 234 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TREATMENT OF CLEFT PALATE AND CLEFT LIP. (see House, No. 3928, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 235 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CO-OPERATIVE BANKS. (see House, No. 3806, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 236 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS. (see House, No. 1402, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 237 AN ACT RELATIVE TO RENOVATION AND REPAIR CONTRACTS. (see House, No. 4242, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2012
CHAPTER 238 AN ACT RELATIVE TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. 4352)    Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 7, 2012
CHAPTER 239 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4334)    Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 7, 2012
CHAPTER 240 AN ACT REGARDING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ENGAGED IN SERVICES. (see Senate, No. 2410)    Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2012
CHAPTER 241 AN ACT PROTECTING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES (see House, No. 4362, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2012
CHAPTER 242 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMONWEALTH’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. (see House, No. 4371)    Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2012
CHAPTER 243 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF LOWELL AS THE GENTZ BROTHERS MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. 3951)    Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2012
CHAPTER 244 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG DIVERSION, ABUSE AND ADDICTION. (see Senate, No. 2125, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2012
CHAPTER 245 AN ACT RESTRICTING THE ABILITY OF THE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT OF ACTON TO ACQUIRE GROUND WATER SOURCES IN THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH. (see House, No. 3820)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 246 AN ACT MODIFYING THE PITTSFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (see Senate, No. 2178)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 247 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN LAND IN THE TOWN OF NEWBURY. (see House, No. 4164, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 248 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE. (see Senate, No. 1065, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 249 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON. (see Senate, No. 2106, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 250 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LOUISE MOSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 4280)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 251 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DIANE JOHNSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. (see House, No. 4229, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 252 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JULIE NANTAIS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2266)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 253 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PREMATURE INFANT HOSPITAL DISCHARGE AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. (see House, No. 3826, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 254 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AFTERSCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME COORDINATING COUNCIL. (see Senate, No. 2111, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 255 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ADDING THE TOWN OF HARVARD TO THE DEVENS ECONOMIC TARGET AREA. (see House, No. 3717)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 256 AN ACT AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES. (see Senate, No. 2126, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 257 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF THE ROUTE 128 EXTENSION IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER AS THE PURPLE HEART HIGHWAY. (see Senate, No. 2286, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2012
CHAPTER 258 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TIMOTHY J. O’BRIEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (see House, No. 4378)    Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2012
CHAPTER 259 AN ACT DESIGNATING CERTAIN BRIDGES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM AND THE CITY OF TAUNTON. (see Senate, No. 2337)    Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2012
CHAPTER 260 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LAURIE BOURASSA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see Senate, No. 2339)    Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2012
CHAPTER 261 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOPEDALE TO ALLOW DIRECT DEPOSIT OF RECEIPTS INTO CERTAIN FUNDS. (see House, No. 3937)    Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2012
CHAPTER 262 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF PLANT NUTRIENTS. (see House, No. 4306, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2012
CHAPTER 263 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN SECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 53 IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH AS THE STEPHEN T. O'DONNELL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (see House, No. 3421)    Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, September 4, 2012
CHAPTER 264 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVAL OF BY-LAWS. (see House, No. 4039, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 265 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NON-COUNCILORS ON COMMITTEES IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4040, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 266 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4041, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 267 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PROHIBITION ON MULTIPLE APPOINTMENTS TO QUASI-JUDICIAL BOARDS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4042, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 268 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ADDITION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4043, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 269 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4044, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 270 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENTS TO QUASI-JUDICIAL BODIES IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4045, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 271 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4046, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 272 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING OR SALE OF ALCOHOL BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4047, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 273 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RECALL OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4048, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 274 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JUNE GRAHAM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2417, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 275 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF LINCOLN. (see House, No. 4135)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 276 AN ACT DESIGNATING MALE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK. (see House, No. 4019, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 277 AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON. (see House, No. 4102, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 278 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE TOWN OF MILLBURY. (see Senate, No. 2316, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 279 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE ON ROUTE 6 IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD AS THE ROLAND J. HEBERT BRIDGE. (see House, No. 3970, changed)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 280 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2294)    Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2012
CHAPTER 281 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT AND STATUS OF THE FIRE CHIEF AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER. (see House, No. 4030, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2012
CHAPTER 282 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO GRANT A CLUB LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO THE IRISH SOCIAL CLUB INC. OF BOSTON. (see House, No. 4294, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2012
CHAPTER 283 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF MARION OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION COMMISSION. (see House, No. 4188)    Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2012
CHAPTER 284 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF GARDNER FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS. (see House, No. 4213)    Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2012
CHAPTER 285 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4246)    Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2012
CHAPTER 286 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF GARDNER FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS. (see House, No. 4214)    Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2012
CHAPTER 287 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THIRD GRADE READING PROFICIENCY. (see House, No. 4243, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2012
CHAPTER 288 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF FINANCIAL OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF MALDEN. (see House, No. 4312)    Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2012
CHAPTER 289 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GLORIA CHISHOLM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 4184)    Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2012
CHAPTER 290 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS. (see House, No. 4026)    Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2012
CHAPTER 291 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY OF MALDEN. (see House, No. 4311, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2012
CHAPTER 292 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF HUBBARDSTON. (see House, No. 4209, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 2012
CHAPTER 293 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR EMMY DIAZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION. (see Senate, No. 2431)    Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2012
CHAPTER 294 AN ACT PROVIDING THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMONWEALTH’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. (see House, No. 4399)    Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2012
CHAPTER 295 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SAUGUS TO HIRE AN AUDITING FIRM TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AUDITS. (see House, No. 4315)    Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2012
CHAPTER 296 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE USE OF OFF-HIGHWAY AND RECREATION VEHICLES. (see Senate, No. 2381)    Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2012
CHAPTER 297 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD. (see Senate, No. 1959, amended )    Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2012
CHAPTER 298 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH. (see House, No. 4211)    Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2012
CHAPTER 299 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CEDAR MEADOW LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT TO PROLONG BETTERMENT PAYMENTS. (see House, No. 4319)    Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2012
CHAPTER 300 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF AMY MCCARTHY AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS. (see House, No. 3835)    Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2012
CHAPTER 301 AN ACT INCREASING CONSUMER ACCESS TO LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. (see Senate, No. 72)    Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2012
CHAPTER 302 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NEW BEDFORD POLICE ASSOCIATION. (see House, No. 4006, amended )    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 303 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR NOELLE CHAMPOUX-OLSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. (see House, No. 4429)    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 304 AN ACT VALIDATING THE PROCEEDINGS AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF HEATH. (see House, No. 4353)    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 305 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELLEN GRADY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see Senate, No. 2418)    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 306 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES. (see House, No. 4292)    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 307 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HORSENECK BEACH RESERVATION TRUST FUND. (see Senate, No. 376, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2012
CHAPTER 308 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES AT A FOOD STORE. (see Senate, No. 2239)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 309 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF FITCHBURG. (see House, No. 4104)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 310 AN ACT VALIDATING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE OLD COLONY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN BORROWING. (see House, No. 3914, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 311 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO GRANT LICENSES TO CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4163, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 312 AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. (see Senate, No. 2359, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 313 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN NODE OF THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AND CANAL HERITAGE STATE PARK IN THE TOWN OF UXBRIDGE AS THE EFFINGHAM CAPRON MEMORIAL PARK. (see Senate, No. 361)    Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2012
CHAPTER 314 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROUTE 197 IN THE TOWN OF DUDLEY AS THE ANTHONY B. DIDONATO, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (see Senate, No. 2169)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 315 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BILLERICA AS THE WILLIAM G. GREENE, JR. BRIDGE. (see House, No. 1802, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 316 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MELPET FARM STABLE OPERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE TOWN OF DENNIS. (see House, No. 3845)    Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2012
CHAPTER 317 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF AVON. (see House, No. 4389)    Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2012
CHAPTER 318 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF TISBURY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. (see House, No. 566)    Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2012
CHAPTER 319 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WESTFIELD. (see Senate, No. 2288, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2012
CHAPTER 320 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF THOMAS J. OSLEY, THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE TOWN OF HATFIELD. (see House, No. 4142)    Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2012
CHAPTER 321 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT PARCEL TAX REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED INTO A SPECIAL FUND IN THE TOWN OF PLYMPTON. (see House, No. 4276)    Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2012
CHAPTER 322 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KATHRYN WOESSNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. 4446)    Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2012
CHAPTER 323 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DUDLEY. (see Senate, No. 2060)    Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2012
CHAPTER 324 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KEVIN LEWIS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. 4450)    Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2012
CHAPTER 325 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE FALMOUTH RETIREMENT BOARD TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH. (see House, No. 4317, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2012
CHAPTER 326 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COLLECTION OF ESTIMATED WATER ASSESSMENTS AND GENERAL FUND REIMBURSEMENT IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON. (see House, No. 4203)    Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2012
CHAPTER 327 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERSECTION IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN AS MENTON CORNER. (see House, No. 4287)    Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2012
CHAPTER 328 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4293)    Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2012
CHAPTER 329 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE STOUGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EXEMPTING THE POSITION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS. (see House, No. 4417)    Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2012
CHAPTER 330 AN ACT EXEMPTING JEANINE BONNAYER FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR APPLYING FOR CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF WARE. (see House, No. 3875)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 331 AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADAM A. SEGUIN TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF WARE NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT. (see House, No. 4470)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 332 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT CERTAIN TOWN MEETINGS IN THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER. (see House, No. 4354)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 333 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SEEKONK TO CONVERT SEASONAL LICENSES TO ANNUAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2420, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 334 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SEEKONK TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2353)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 335 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GARY VUOLO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. 2449)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 336 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH. (see Senate, No. 2295)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 337 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BILLERICA AS THE HELEN KNIGHT BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. 2305)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 338 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN ROUNDABOUT IN THE TOWN OF FREETOWN AS THE NAVY PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS TYLER J. TRAHAN MEMORIAL ROUNDABOUT. (see House, No. 1784, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 339 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FUNDING OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. (see House, No. 3591)    Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2012
CHAPTER 340 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JENNIFER O’CONNELL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. 4479)    Approved by the Governor, November 30, 2012
CHAPTER 341 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TO TRAIN AND CERTIFY FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. 2389)    Approved by the Governor, December 5, 2012
CHAPTER 342 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITIONS OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR AND GAS FITTING INSPECTOR IN THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. 3848)    Approved by the Governor, December 5, 2012
CHAPTER 343 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES A. O'CONNOR, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE. (see Senate, No. 2452)    Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2012
CHAPTER 344 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS AT A SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON. (see House, No. 4462)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 345 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN TOWN MEETING NOTICES IN THE TOWN OF BELMONT. (see Senate, No. 2223)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 346 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LORI ROCHE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. 2450, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 347 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AQUINNAH TO REFUND A CERTAIN TAX PAYMENT. (see House, No. 3708)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 348 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR PROCEEDS FROM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA LEASES. (see Senate, No. 2304)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 349 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WENDY WATTS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. (see House, No. 4497, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 350 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NEWBURY TO USE CERTAIN FUND BALANCES FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. (see Senate, No. 1934)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 351 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE TOWN OF NEWBURY. (see Senate, No. 1941, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 352 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA IN THE CITY OF REVERE AS THE PETER E. MCCAULEY MEMORIAL PLAZA. (see House, No. 4456, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 353 AN ACT DESIGNATING 2 PAVILIONS IN THE CITY OF REVERE AS THE NORMAN GAUTREAU MEMORIAL PAVILIONS. (see House, No. 4457)    Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2012
CHAPTER 354 AN ACT RELATIVE TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER. (see House, No. 4430)    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 355 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE TOWN OF ACTON ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUND. (see House, No. 4106 )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 356 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAZLEE ALVARADO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. 4474, amended )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 357 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WAYNE MURRAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HIGHWAY DIVISION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. 4481, amended )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 358 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BARBARA A. DICHIARO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES. (see House, No. 4488, amended )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 359 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JUDITH ROCHA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. 4512, amended )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 360 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL RESERVE FUND IN THE TOWN OF MILLVILLE. (see Senate, No. 1879, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 361 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN SCIOLA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. (see Senate, No. 2454, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 362 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE BOSTON ART COMMISSION. (see House, No. 3784 )    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 363 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF OAKHAM. (see House, No. 4232)    Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2012
CHAPTER 364 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ASHBURNHAM TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT. (see Senate, No. 2271)    Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2012
CHAPTER 365 AN ACT REGULATING THE GRANT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS BY THE BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF KINGSTON. (see House, No. 4310 )    Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2012
CHAPTER 366 AN ACT AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF TRURO RESTRICTED AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING. (see House, No. 3489 )    Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2012
CHAPTER 367 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETING WARRANTS IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON. (see House, No. 4484 )    Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2012
CHAPTER 368 AN ACT PROTECT MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES. (see House, No. 3882 )    Approved by the People at the State Election, November 6, 2012
CHAPTER 369 AN ACT FOR THE HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA. (see House, No. 3885 )    Approved by the People at the State Election, November 6, 2012