As a service to our members, the Chamber advocates on behalf of small businesses on local, state and federal issues affecting the economic climate of our state and in particular of the north central Massachusetts region. Check out what the Chamber has been working on and learn about important legislative changes that affect your business.
The Massachusetts Legislature is in the midst of their 2007-2008 formal session with much work yet to be done. The next few months will surely include debate and possible votes on such topics as casinos, bio-technology, and transportation funding, however, much of the focus will be on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.
Below you will find descriptions of legislation affecting the business community, either directly or indirectly, as well as links to relevant Chamber testimony and policy.
Over 5,000 bills were filed for the 2007/2008 Legislative session, many of which will affect the employer community. Below is a sampling of significant bills to track.
“Strengthening” Massachusetts Health Care Reform - House Bill 1166 & SB 661
Municipal Partnership Act - House Bill 3749
“Tax Loopholes” - House Bill 3075
An Act Relative to Special Development Districts - Senate Bill 146 &House Bill 159 (Proposed Chapter 40T)
CORI Reform - House Bill 1416
An Act Relative to Protecting Employers from Frivolous Litigation - House Bill 254
An Act Relative to Reform of the Unemployment Insurance System - House Bill 1799
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