Legislative Research: MA S1697 | 2015-2016 | 189th General Court
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last 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 |
References Online
| Search Phrase | Web | News | Financial | Encylopedia | Biography |
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| [Massachusetts S1697] | Google Web | Google News | |||
| [Senator Michael Moore MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| [Representative Timothy Whelan MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| [Representative Brian Ashe MA] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
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
MLA
"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
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2386 | Replaced by | 2016-07-08 | State administration and regulatory oversight | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| S1597 | Similar To | 2016-05-12 | Removing impediments to corporate growth | Accompanied a study order, see S2290 |
| S1506 | Similar To | 2016-01-21 | Relative to the Gold Star tax abatement | Accompanied a new draft, see S2105 |
| S1820 | Similar To | 2016-05-02 | Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stations | Accompanied a new draft, see S2264 |
| S1474 | Similar To | 2016-02-01 | Relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| S1629 | Similar To | 2016-07-05 | Relative to records open to public inspection | Accompanied a study order, see S2386 |
| S525 | Similar To | 2016-06-06 | Relative to insurance surcharges and inspection stickers | Accompanied a study order, see S2318 |
| S2264 | Similar To | 2016-07-28 | Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stations | New draft substituted, see S2476 |
| S1582 | Similar To | 2016-05-12 | Dedicating a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns | Accompanied a study order, see S2290 |
| H3070 | Similar To | 2016-06-29 | Relative to speed limits | Accompanied a study order, see H4438 |
| H1913 | Similar To | 2016-05-05 | Relative to restroom accommodations in family restaurants | Accompanied a study order, see H4242 |
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1697 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1697.pdf |
