Business and Consumers Issue Summary
Key Votes
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 13, 2019 | Massachusetts | H 4183 | Prohibits Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products, Including Menthol Cigarettes | Bill Passed - House (127 - 31) |
July 19, 2018 | Massachusetts | S 2599 | Requires Licensure and Oversight of "Bodyworks" Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
March 9, 2016 | Massachusetts | H 4049 | Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies | Bill Passed - House (139 - 16) |
June 18, 2014 | Massachusetts | S 2123 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Conference Report Adopted - House (124 - 24) |
June 12, 2014 | Massachusetts | S 2123 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 4) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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11/13 | H 4183 | Prohibits Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products, Including Menthol Cigarettes | Bill Passed - House (127 - 31) |
7/19 | S 2599 | Requires Licensure and Oversight of "Bodyworks" Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
3/09 | H 4049 | Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies | Bill Passed - House (139 - 16) |
6/18 | S 2123 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Conference Report Adopted - House (124 - 24) |
6/12 | S 2123 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 4) |
Public Statements
Interest Group Ratings
Year(s) | Special Interest Group |
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2017-2018 | Associated Industries of Massachusetts |
2017-2018 | National Federation of Independent Business - Massachusetts |
2015-2016 | Associated Industries of Massachusetts |
2015-2016 | National Federation of Independent Business - Massachusetts |
2013-2014 | National Federation of Independent Business - Massachusetts |
ballot
Ballot Measures
Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 6, 2012 | Massachusetts | Question 1: Availability of Motor Vehicle Repair Information | Passed |
Nov. 2, 2010 | Massachusetts | Question 3: Sales and Use Tax Rates | Failed |