HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3142 FILED ON: 1/18/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3019
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John J. Binienda
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying:
An Act relative to establishing a fund for 'Prevent Blindness Massachusetts'.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
John J. Binienda | 17th Worcester |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3142 FILED ON: 1/18/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3019
By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) of John J. Binienda for legislation to establish a prevent blindness fund through the office of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Transportation. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE
HOUSE
, NO. 902 OF 2011-2012.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
An Act relative to establishing a fund for 'Prevent Blindness Massachusetts'.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8E the following new section:— Section 8E½. The application form for a renewal issuance or renewal extension shall include language permitting a voluntary contribution of $1 or more per applicant, to be quarterly distributed by the registrar to Prevent Blindness Massachusetts, a not-for-profit organization, to prevent blindness and preserve the sight of residents of this state. A statement providing an explanation of the purpose of the funds shall be included with the application form. Prior to the registrar distributing funds collected pursuant to paragraph 8E½, Prevent Blindness Massachusetts must submit a report to the registrar that identifies how such funds were used during the preceding year.
