2021 Subject Index to Legislation

Terrestrial invasive species prevention appropriation [Sec. 351] [original bill only] - AB68

Terrestrial invasive species prevention appropriation [Sec. 351] - SB111

epamd _electric personal assistive mobility device_ EPAMD (Electric personal assistive mobility device), see Recreation vehicle

epinephrine Epinephrine, see Drugs

equal rights Equal rights, see Discrimination

equalized valuation Equalized valuation, see School — State aid

erosion control Erosion control, see Lakes; Waterways and water power

ertid _environmental remediation tax incremental district_ ERTID (Environmental remediation tax incremental district), see Property tax

esl english as a second language ESL (English as a second language), see English language

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person, see also Probate code and court procedure

Estate recovery for cost of MA long-term care limited to probate estate - AB774

Estate recovery for cost of MA long-term care limited to probate estate - SB726

Intestate inheritance by a parent who abandons a child: prohibition expanded - SB249

ethics Ethics

Code of ethics: administration changes - AB756

Code of ethics: administration changes - SB720

ethics commission Ethics Commission

Adding a member to the Elections Commission; per diem for Elections Commission and Ethics Commission members increased - SB1077

Campaign finance changes - AB755

Campaign finance changes - SB718

Code of ethics: administration changes - AB756

Code of ethics: administration changes - SB720

Lobbying law changes; Ethics Commission reporting requirement eliminated - AB754

Lobbying law changes; Ethics Commission reporting requirement eliminated - SB719

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - AB536

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - SB531

ethnic diversity Ethnic diversity, see Minority groups

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence

Emergency assistance for families with needy children: definition of "domestic abuse" replaced with evidence [Sec. 954] [original bill only] - AB68

Emergency assistance for families with needy children: definition of "domestic abuse" replaced with evidence [Sec. 954] - SB111

Evidence or court records re motion for recusal or judicial substitution: circuit, municipal, or appeals court judge or Supreme Court justice prohibited from destroying - AB355

examining board Examining board, see Safety and Professional Services, Department of; specific examining board or occupation

excavation Excavation, see Contractor

excise tax Excise tax

Enforcement and administration of laws under DOR’s purview: changes re license to sell cigarettes or tobacco products, forfeitures for alcohol beverage violations, publishing a list of retail licenses, criminal history search fee, tax return information disclosure, lottery, possession of alcohol vapor devices, penalties for evading excise taxes and unlawful possession of cigarettes, alcohol beverage permit reapplication, possession of a still, and sales suppression devices and phantomware; JRCCP may report - AB250

Enforcement and administration of laws under DOR’s purview: changes re license to sell cigarettes or tobacco products, forfeitures for alcohol beverage violations, publishing a list of retail licenses, criminal history search fee, tax return information disclosure, lottery, possession of alcohol vapor devices, penalties for evading excise taxes and unlawful possession of cigarettes, alcohol beverage permit reapplication, possession of a still, and sales suppression devices and phantomware; JRCCP may report - SB285

Legalizing recreational marijuana; JRCCP may report; JSCTE appendix report - AB846

Legalizing recreational marijuana; JRCCP may report; JSCTE appendix report - SB545

Marijuana: recreational use legalized, permit required; portion of excise tax revenue deposited in community reinvestment fund to promote diversity and equity; medical marijuana registry created; JLC study [Sec. 265, 266, 292, 317, 411, 467, 498, 502, 610, 888, 959, 1053, 1085, 1086, 1112, 1136, 1404, 1433, 1563-1566, 1732, 1743, 1796, 1797, 1811, 1893, 1894, 1909, 2269, 2291, 2292, 2649, 2829, 3367-3381, 3389, 3391-3397, 3404, 3405, 3417-3420, 3441, 9128 (2)] [original bill only] - AB68

Marijuana: recreational use legalized, permit required; portion of excise tax revenue deposited in community reinvestment fund to promote diversity and equity; medical marijuana registry created; JLC study [Sec. 265, 266, 292, 317, 411, 467, 498, 502, 610, 888, 959, 1053, 1085, 1086, 1112, 1136, 1404, 1433, 1563-1566, 1732, 1743, 1796, 1797, 1811, 1893, 1894, 1909, 2269, 2291, 2292, 2649, 2829, 3367-3381, 3389, 3391-3397, 3404, 3405, 3417-3420, 3441, 9128 (2)] - SB111

Medical marijuana program created, license provisions; Medical Marijuana Regulatory Commission created and attached to DOR; excise tax, criminal provisions, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, fair employment law, UI, and WC provisions; JRCCP may report - AB1067

Medical marijuana program created, license provisions; Medical Marijuana Regulatory Commission created and attached to DOR; excise tax, criminal provisions, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, fair employment law, UI, and WC provisions; JRCCP may report - SB1034

Violence prevention grant program for cities and counties established; appropriation from excise tax on vapor products - AB458

Violence prevention grant program for cities and counties established; appropriation from excise tax on vapor products - SB442

executive office Executive office

Expenditure of moneys from the federal government: legislature may not delegate sole power of how it may be spent and JCF approval required before initial allocation by executive branch. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR112

Expenditure of moneys from the federal government: legislature may not delegate sole power of how it may be spent and JCF approval required before initial allocation by executive branch. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR84

Transgender Equality Task Force created to study legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature; report required - AB467

Transgender Equality Task Force created to study legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature; report required - SB443

executive order Executive order, see Governor

expenditure restraint program Expenditure Restraint Program, see Shared revenue

exploitation Exploitation, see Crime and criminals

export Export, see International relations

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

extracurricular activity Extracurricular activity, see School — Curriculum

F F

false statement False statement, see Fraud

family Family

Child and dependent care: individual income tax credit created [Sec. 1260, 1311, 1313, 9337 (5); A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Sec. 244, 258, 259] - AB68

Child and dependent care: individual income tax credit created [Sec. 1260, 1311, 1313, 9337 (5)] - SB111

Child runaway’s presence at a foster home, group home, or shelter: deadline to notify child welfare agency and parent, guardian, or legal custodian revised; best interest of the child provision - AB284

Child runaway’s presence at a foster home, group home, or shelter: deadline to notify child welfare agency and parent, guardian, or legal custodian revised; best interest of the child provision - SB331

Complaint filed with Elections Commission: adult child or parent of a voter may file on behalf of the voter - AB1163

DOJ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home, expanded to include parent, guardian, or legal custodian of victim of child abduction - AB1037

DOJ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home, expanded to include parent, guardian, or legal custodian of victim of child abduction - SB975

DOJ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home, funding - AB989

DOJ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home, funding - SB926

Domestic violence protection orders prohibiting a person from possessing a firearm: copy to sheriff when person is released on bail or bond - AB1014

EITC increase for families with fewer than 3 children - AB494

EITC increase for families with fewer than 3 children - SB465

Emergency assistance for families with needy children: definition of "domestic abuse" replaced with evidence [Sec. 954] [original bill only] - AB68

Emergency assistance for families with needy children: definition of "domestic abuse" replaced with evidence [Sec. 954] - SB111

Family and medical leave law changes [Sec. 1617-1629, 1631-1654, 9150 (4), 9350 (13)] [original bill only] - AB68

Family and medical leave law changes [Sec. 1617-1629, 1631-1654, 9150 (4), 9350 (13)] - SB111

Family and medical leave law expanded and family and medical leave insurance program created; trust fund, income tax deduction, ordinance, and employer provisions; JSCTE appendix report - AB1098

Family and medical leave law expanded and family and medical leave insurance program created; trust fund, income tax deduction, ordinance, and employer provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB1066

Family caregiver income tax credit for qualified expenses created [Sec. 1307, 1316] [original bill only] - AB68

Family caregiver income tax credit for qualified expenses created [Sec. 1307, 1316] - SB111

Family leave after miscarriage or stillbirth covered by state’s family and medical leave law - AB1196

Gender identity and sexual orientation programs: independent charter schools and school boards required to notify pupils’ parents or guardians - AB562

Gender identity and sexual orientation programs: independent charter schools and school boards required to notify pupils’ parents or guardians - SB598

Gender-neutral terminology and gender-neutral marriage and parental rights adopted; JSCTE appendix report - AB484

Gender-neutral terminology and gender-neutral marriage and parental rights adopted; JSCTE appendix report - SB464

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - AB770

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - SB801

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - AB418

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - SB414