Legislative Research: MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court

Other Sessions

SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2025-2026
194th General Court

(Introduced)
For legislation relative to public safety in hoisting regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[S1697 2025 Detail][S1697 2025 Text][S1697 2025 Comments]
2026-01-22
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2023-2024
193rd General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.
[S1697 2023 Detail][S1697 2023 Text][S1697 2023 Comments]
2024-02-08
Accompanied a study order, see S2610
2021-2022
192nd General Court

(Passed)
For legislation to authorize Nikos Sofronas to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local approval received]
[S1697 2021 Detail][S1697 2021 Text][S1697 2021 Comments]
2022-11-29
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 281 of the Acts of 2022
2019-2020
191st General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to promote high-tech job growth in gateway cities. Revenue.
[S1697 2019 Detail][S1697 2019 Text][S1697 2019 Comments]
2020-11-02
Accompanied a study order, see H5080
2017-2018
190th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to further define fraud in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[S1697 2017 Detail][S1697 2017 Text][S1697 2017 Comments]
2018-05-10
Accompanied a study order, see H4481
2015-2016
189th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[S1697 2015 Detail][S1697 2015 Text][S1697 2015 Comments]
2016-07-05
Accompanied a study order, see S2386
2013-2014
188th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to noncriminal disposition of parking violations. Transportation.
[S1697 2013 Detail][S1697 2013 Text][S1697 2013 Comments]
2014-09-04
Accompanied a study order, see H4443
2011-2012
187th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation to promote the safe operation of utility vaults. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
[S1697 2011 Detail][S1697 2011 Text][S1697 2011 Comments]
2012-10-01
Accompanied a study order, see S2447
2009-2010
186th General Court

(Introduced - Dead)
For legislation relative to police pursuits in the commonwealth
[S1697 2009 Detail][S1697 2009 Text][S1697 2009 Comments]
2010-04-05
Reporting date extended to Friday, May 7, 2010

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Legislative Citation

APA
MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. (2016, July 05). LegiScan. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1697/2015
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"MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 05 Jul. 2016. Web. 19 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1697/2015>.
Chicago
"MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court." July 05, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed July 19, 2026. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1697/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court. 05 July 2016. https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1697/2015 (accessed July 19, 2026).

Same As/Similar To

BillRelationshipDateTitleLast Action
S2386Replaced by2016-07-08State administration and regulatory oversightDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
S1597Similar To2016-05-12Removing impediments to corporate growthAccompanied a study order, see S2290
S1506Similar To2016-01-21Relative to the Gold Star tax abatementAccompanied a new draft, see S2105
S1820Similar To2016-05-02Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stationsAccompanied a new draft, see S2264
S1474Similar To2016-02-01Relative to regional transportation ballot initiativesBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
S1629Similar To2016-07-05Relative to records open to public inspectionAccompanied a study order, see S2386
S525Similar To2016-06-06Relative to insurance surcharges and inspection stickersAccompanied a study order, see S2318
S2264Similar To2016-07-28Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stationsNew draft substituted, see S2476
S1582Similar To2016-05-12Dedicating a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and townsAccompanied a study order, see S2290
H3070Similar To2016-06-29Relative to speed limitsAccompanied a study order, see H4438
H1913Similar To2016-05-05Relative to restroom accommodations in family restaurantsAccompanied a study order, see H4242

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