Representative Perry's 2007-2008 Legislative Agenda
Boston – Today, Representative Jeffrey Davis Perry (R–Sandwich) filed his proposed legislation for the 2007-2008 Legislative Session. In total, Representative Perry filed nine pieces of legislation and cosponsored a number of others as outlined below.
The following is a list of Representative Perry’s legislation with a short description. These proposals will not receive a bill number until they are assigned to committee, which usually happens a few weeks after the filing deadline:
An Act Relative to DNA Requirements for Adoption – This legislation requires a DNA test for anyone desiring to regain custody once the child has been legally adopted by non-biological parents. This is known as the Sarah Joy Act. (Re-File H.1781)
An Act Establishing a Regional Lockup – This legislation will create a regional correctional lockup within Barnstable County. (Re-File H.1780)
An Act Relative to Political Committees – This legislation allows for the creation of regional political committees. (Re-File H.82)
An Act Relative to Commuter Tax Deduction – Creates a tax deduction, up to $750, for commuters who use of public or private transportation for the purposes of employment.
An Act Relative to SIDS – This legislation establishes a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Advisory Committee. The Committee’s main goal is to adopt regulations for the reporting and handling of SIDS cases, as well as promulgate regulations for the training of first responders.
An Act Relative to Public Benefits – This legislation establishes comprehensive regulations restricting public benefits for non-residents of the Commonwealth. Mirrored after legislation passed in both Colorado and Georgia, this measure ensures that illegal immigrants do no have access to taxpayer funded benefits.
An Act Relative to Home Inspectors –– This legislation limits home inspectors liability from the current three years to one year. (Re-File H.3382)
An Act Relative to License Fees – This legislation would exempt those 60 years of age and older from firearm license renewal fees.
An Act Relative to the Academic Bill of Rights – Resolution. This resolution states that academic freedom must be respected and conditions for openness and fairness exist in our higher education system. (Re-File H.1234)
In addition to the above legislation, Representative Perry also is co-sponsoring a number of legislative proposals with his colleagues in both the House and Senate. The following is a list of bills filed by topic:
Homeowner Insurance
An Act Establishing a Catastrophic Event Fund
An Act Relative to Home Owners Insurance
An Act Relative to Insurance losses by Windstorm or Hail through the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association.
Social Services
An Act Relative to Caregivers Medical and Educational Consent
An Act Establishing a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Commission
An Act Relative to Preservation of Families
An Act Relative to Shared Parenting
Small Business
An Act Relative to Reforming the Unemployment Insurance System
An Act Relative to the Definition of an Employee
An Act Relative to Uniform Law Regarding Trade Secrets
An Act Relative to Eliminative the Sting Tax on Subchapter S Corporations.
An Act Relative to Tax Credits for Employee Training
An Act Relative to Electronic Filing foe Small Business Taxes
Public Health
An Act Establishing a Voluntary Health Records Registry
An Act Relative to Vacancies in the United States Senate
Public Safety
An Act Relative to Minimum Age for Appointment as a Police Officer
An Act Relative to Sex Offender Registry Board
An Act Relative to Safety of the Children of the Commonwealth (Jessica’s Law)
An Act Relative to Pepper Spray from Firearm Identification
An Act Relative to Employers Who Violate Federal Immigration Laws
An Act Relative to Assaults in a Dwelling
An Act Relative to Blood Alcohol Testing
Education
An Act Relative to Special Education Transportation Costs
An Act Relative to the Fair Distribution of School Aid
An Act Relative to Parental Consent for Sex Education in Public Schools
Taxes
An Act Relative to Regulating the Income Tax Rate
An Act Relative to Limiting Proposition 2 ½ Override Elections
Voters Rights
An Act Relative to Identification to Receive a Ballot
An Act Relative to Furnishing of Ballots in the Commonwealth
Military & Veterans
An Act Directing the RMV to design and distribute Certain Decals
An Act Establishing the Massachusetts GI Bill for Veterans
An Act Relative to Veterans Burial Benefits
An Act Relative to Veterans Hunting and Fishing Licenses
An Act Relative to Veteran's Annuity Benefits for Surviving Spouses
An Act Relative to Gold Star Families
An Act Relative to National Guard Pay
An Act Relative to National Guard Benefits
An Act Relative to Public Employees Serving in the Armed Forces
Miscellaneous
An Act Relative to Justices of the Peace
An Act Establishing a Farm ID Act
An Act Relative to Abandoned Vessels
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