House of Representatives

Promotes Massachusetts small-business growth by delaying new taxes/fees for a year, creating a centralized licensing portal, and cutting filing/annual fees for qualifying firms.

Establishes a statewide Children’s Vision Registry to track screenings and follow-up, expand preschool coverage, and guide care via an advisory council.

Requires federal agencies to submit zero-based budgets every six years, covering a five-year outlook, plus a 2% discretionary cut recommendation (DoD/NNSA exempt).

Mass. bill would let SNAP recipients who are elderly, disabled, or homeless redeem benefits for prepared meals at contracted private restaurants, with DTA rules and oversight.