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CHAPTER 1 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ANTIQUE AND REPLICA WEAPONS. (see House, No. 4109)    Approved by the Governor, March 5, 1999
CHAPTER 2 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO TRANSFER CARE, CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM ITS WATER COMMISSION TO ITS CEMETERY COMMISSION. (see House, No. 4107)    Approved by the Governor, March 12, 1999
CHAPTER 3 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ADOPTION AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN. (see House, No. 3965, amended)    Approved by the Governor, March 31, 1999
CHAPTER 4 AN ACT EXTENDING THE DATE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF LONGMEADOW. (printed in House, No. 4131)    Approved by the Governor, March 31, 1999
CHAPTER 5 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WALPOLE. (see Senate, No. 956)    Approved by the Governor, April 1, 1999
CHAPTER 6 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE LAW RELATIVE TO ADOPTION AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN. (see House, No. 4221)    Approved by the Governor, April 1, 1999
CHAPTER 7 AN ACT ALLOWING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVE AS CITY COUNCILLORS. (see House, No. 3719, amended)    Approved by the Governor, April 7, 1999
CHAPTER 8 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CONSIDERATION OF A CERTAIN BALLOT QUESTION AT THE APRIL 26, 1999 ANNUAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF ASHBY. (see House, No. 4226)    Approved by the Governor, April 9, 1999
CHAPTER 9 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ROCKLAND SEWER COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE. (see Senate, No. 1717)    Approved by the Governor, April 14, 1999
CHAPTER 10 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4251)    Approved by the Governor, April 15, 1999
CHAPTER 11 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS. (see Senate, No. 1753)    Approved by the Governor, April 15, 1999
CHAPTER 12 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ONSET FIRE DISTRICT. (see House, No. 2561)    Approved by the Governor, May 3, 1999
CHAPTER 13 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY SEWER SERVICES TO A CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see House, No. 3897)    Approved by the Governor, May 3, 1999
CHAPTER 14 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WINTHROP TO USE CERTAIN PARK AND RECREATION LAND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. (see Senate, No. 965, amended)    Approved by the Governor, May 14, 1999
CHAPTER 15 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN THE CITY OF MALDEN. (see House, No. 4133)    Approved by the Governor, May 14, 1999
CHAPTER 16 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH AND AT FOXBORO STADIUM. (printed in Senate, No. 1786, amended)    Approved by the Governor, May 24, 1999
CHAPTER 17 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT A CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD. (see House, No. 4301)    Approved by the Governor, May 25, 1999
CHAPTER 18 AN ACT DESIGNATING ROUTE 138 IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON AS THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (see House, No. 4303)    Approved by the Governor, May 28, 1999
CHAPTER 19 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION FUND. (see House, No. 481, amended)    Approved by the Governor, May 28, 1999
CHAPTER 20 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4336)    Approved by the Governor, June 3, 1999
CHAPTER 21 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TERMS FOR BORROWING BY THE TOWN OF SANDWICH FOR CONSTRUCTING A GOLF COURSE. (see House, No. 4240)    Approved by the Governor, June 3, 1999
CHAPTER 22 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4412)    Approved by the Governor, June 10, 1999
CHAPTER 23 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SOMERVILLE BUDGET. (see Senate, No. 1793)    Approved by the Governor, June 15, 1999
CHAPTER 24 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH. (see records on file)    Approved by the Governor, June 16, 1999
CHAPTER 25 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (Printed in House, No. 4464, changed)    Approved by the Governor, June 28, 1999
CHAPTER 26 AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING A CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATION. (see House, No. 4451)    Approved by the Governor, June 28, 1999
CHAPTER 27 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS. (see House, No. 3835, changed)    Approved by the Governor, July 1, 1999
CHAPTER 28 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EXPENDITURES BY THE TOWN OF WEBSTER. (see printed in House, No. 4475)    Approved by the Governor, July 1, 1999
CHAPTER 29 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF A TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN. (see House, No. 4172, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 2, 1999
CHAPTER 30 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. (see House, No. 4218)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 1999
CHAPTER 31 AN ACT VALIDATING A CERTAIN VOTE PASSED BY THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH. (see printed in House, No. 4393)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 1999
CHAPTER 32 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH. (see House, No. 4235)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 1999
CHAPTER 33 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT. (see House, No. 4041)    Approved by the Governor, July 8, 1999
CHAPTER 34 AN ACT AUTHORIZING NANTUCKET COUNTY TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET AND THE MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. (see House, No. 3978)    Approved by the Governor, July 9, 1999
CHAPTER 35 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LAND FROM NANTUCKET COUNTY TO THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET. (see House, No. 3977)    Approved by the Governor, July 9, 1999
CHAPTER 36 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER LAWRENCE MILLS PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LOWELL. (see Senate, No. 1726, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 9, 1999
CHAPTER 37 AN ACT FURTHER EXTENDING THE TIME FOR WHICH CERTAIN LAND IN NORFOLK COUNTY MAY BE USED AS A TEMPORARY MINIMUM SECURITY ALTERNATIVE CORRECTION CENTER. (see House, No. 4419, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 15, 1999
CHAPTER 38 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4440)    Approved by the Governor, July 22, 1999
CHAPTER 39 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHIRLEY TO ESTABLISH A SEWER COMMISSION. (see House, No. 4270)    Approved by the Governor, July 22, 1999
CHAPTER 40 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ASHLAND TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4137)    Approved by the Governor, July 22, 1999
CHAPTER 41 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD ON JULY 12, 1999. (see printed in House, No. 4571)    Approved by the Governor, July 27, 1999
CHAPTER 42 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MAYOR MICHAEL J. NEVILLE MANOR NURSING HOME IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE. (see House, No. 4488, amended)    Approved by the Governor, July 29, 1999
CHAPTER 43 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (see printed in House, No. 4610)    Approved by the Governor, July 30, 1999
CHAPTER 44 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FILING DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION PAPERS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. (see House, No. 4539)    Approved by the Governor, August 4, 1999
CHAPTER 45 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MEDFORD. (see House, No. 4428)    Approved by the Governor, August 4, 1999
CHAPTER 46 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4239)    Approved by the Governor, August 4, 1999
CHAPTER 47 AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE. (see Senate, No. 1706, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 11, 1999
CHAPTER 48 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WALPOLE TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4316)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 49 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE TOWN OF BOURNE. (see House, No. 4043)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 50 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HUDSON TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT ACROSS A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND USED FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. (see House, No. 2563)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 51 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES IN THE CITY OF LYNN. (see Senate, No. 1795)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 52 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ABINGTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 1856)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 53 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ACCELERATED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. 1945)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 54 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHELSEA TO ISSUE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS. (see House, No. 4305)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 55 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CAPITAL SPENDING AND BONDED DEBT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. 4640)    Approved by the Governor, August 12, 1999
CHAPTER 56 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WINTHROP TO USE CERTAIN PARK AND RECREATION LAND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. (see House, No. 4429)    Approved by the Governor, August 13, 1999
CHAPTER 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY TO CONVEY CERTAIN RECREATIONAL LAND. (see House, No. 1030)    Approved by the Governor, August 13, 1999
CHAPTER 58 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SWANSEA WATER DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE AND CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see House, No. 4529)    Approved by the Governor, August 13, 1999
CHAPTER 59 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN. (see House, No. 4139)    Approved by the Governor, August 13, 1999
CHAPTER 60 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON. (see Senate, No. 1317, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 18, 1999
CHAPTER 61 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NONGROUP AND SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (see House, No. 4666)    Approved by the Governor, August 18, 1999
CHAPTER 62 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS BY THE DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. (see House, No. 4692)    Approved by the Governor, August 19, 1999
CHAPTER 63 AN ACT RELATIVE TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE. (see House, No. 4142)    Approved by the Governor, August 26, 1999
CHAPTER 64 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SAVINGS BANK DEPOSIT INSURANCE. (see House, No. 4659)    Approved by the Governor, August 26, 1999
CHAPTER 65 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (see House, No. 4705, amended)    Approved by the Governor, August 26, 1999
CHAPTER 66 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH. (see printed in House, No. 4680)    Approved by the Governor, August 26, 1999
CHAPTER 67 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4253)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 68 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. 4706, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 69 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE BOARD OF PLAYGROUND COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF SAUGUS. (see Senate, No. 1933)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 70 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETINGS IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON. (see House, No. 4430)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 71 AN ACT REVOKING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT OF A CERTAIN GENERAL LAW. (see House, No. 4382)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 72 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN RESERVE FUND IN THE TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS. (see House, No. 4324)    Approved by the Governor, September 2, 1999
CHAPTER 73 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OWNER OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IN THE TOWN OF WESTON. (see House, No. 1266)    Approved by the Governor, September 9, 1999
CHAPTER 74 AN ACT IMPROVING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY PAROLE SUPERVISION FOR LIFE FOR SEX OFFENDERS. (see House, No. 4387, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 10, 1999
CHAPTER 75 AN ACT RE-APPROPRIATING CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1999 FUNDS. (see House, No. 4736, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 13, 1999
CHAPTER 76 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON. (see House, No. 4500, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 16, 1999
CHAPTER 77 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE. (see Senate, No. 1959)    Approved by the Governor, September 17, 1999
CHAPTER 78 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF TERM LIMITS IN THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE. (see House, No. 4232)    Approved by the Governor, September 21, 1999
CHAPTER 79 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT TO PAY A CERTAIN BILL. (see House, No. 4170)    Approved by the Governor, September 22, 1999
CHAPTER 80 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION PLAYGROUND AS THE PAT AND GABRIEL FARREN PLAYGROUND. (see House, No. 4307)    Approved by the Governor, September 22, 1999
CHAPTER 81 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CONTRACT INTERPRETATION PROVIDING FOR CONTINUITY OF CONTRACT IN VIEW OF CURRENCY CHANGES IN EUROPE. (see House, No. 1508)    Approved by the Governor, September 23, 1999
CHAPTER 82 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF METHUEN. (see House, No. 4703)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 83 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE TOWN OF IPSWICH. (see House, No. 4192)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 84 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE BAKER HILL ROAD DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH. (see House, No. 1986)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA. (see House, No. 4138, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 86 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SCANTIC VALLEY WATER DISTRICT. (see Senate, No. 1724)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 87 AN ACT ABOLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF LOWELL. (see House, No. 4213)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 88 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE TOWN GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH. (see House, No. 424)    Approved by the Governor, September 24, 1999
CHAPTER 89 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD IN THE CURRENT YEAR. (see House, No. 4772)    Approved by the Governor, September 27, 1999
CHAPTER 90 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (see printed in House, No. 4768, amended)    Approved by the Governor, September 30, 1990
CHAPTER 91 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. 4072)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 1999
CHAPTER 92 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERCHANGE IN THE CITY OF WOBURN AS THE JAMES McKEOWN INTERCHANGE. (see House, No. 2257)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 1999
CHAPTER 93 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEBSTER TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. (see House, No. 4238)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 1999
CHAPTER 94 AN ACT RELATIVE TO QUINCY HOSPITAL. (see House, No. 4553, changed)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 1999
CHAPTER 95 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORFOLK TO INCUR DEBT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING OVERHEAD UTILITIES, REPLACING WITH UNDERGROUND FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING A SURCHARGE TO DO THE SAME. (see House, No. 692)    Approved by the Governor, October 1, 1999
CHAPTER 96 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION TO DISPOSE OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF EVERETT. (see House, No. 1187, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 7, 1999
CHAPTER 97 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF OCTOBER AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. (see House, No. 4751, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 7, 1999
CHAPTER 98 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTON TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND. (see House, No. 3889)    Approved by the Governor, October 7, 1999
CHAPTER 99 AN ACT PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ANY BUILDING USED FOR A FLEA MARKET. (see Senate, No. 494, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 7, 1999
CHAPTER 100 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF CUSTODY AND USE OF CERTAIN LAND HELD BY THE CITY OF WORCESTER. (see Senate, No. 1794, amended)    Approved by the Governor, October 8, 1999
CHAPTER 101 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (see House, No. 4800)    Approved by the Governor, October 8, 1999
CHAPTER 102 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF TRESPASS ON A SCHOOL BUS. (see Senate, No. 1732)    Approved by the Governor, October 14, 1999
CHAPTER 103 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DANVERS TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4414)    Approved by the Governor, October 14, 1999
CHAPTER 104 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DENNIS TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND. (see House, No. 4415)    Approved by the Governor, October 15, 1999
CHAPTER 105 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH. (see House, No. 4416)    Approved by the Governor, October 15, 1999
CHAPTER 106 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF WESTON. (see House, No. 4628)    Approved by the Governor, October 15, 1999
CHAPTER 107 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES OF WILLIAMS COLLEGE. (see House, No. 4710)    Approved by the Governor, October 22, 1999
CHAPTER 108 AN ACT AUTHORIZING GERALD M. CULLEN TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT. (see Senate, No. 1382)    Approved by the Governor, October 22, 1999
CHAPTER 109 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE PENSION RESERVE INVESTMENT BOARD. (see House, No. 113)    Approved by the Governor, October 28, 1999
CHAPTER 110 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR. (see printed in House, No. 4843)    Approved by the Governor, October 29, 1999
CHAPTER 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHARLTON TO ISSUE THREE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4471)    Approved by the Governor, November 2, 1999
CHAPTER 112 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A PORTABLE CLASSROOM ON JACKSON PARK IN THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT. (see House bill printed in House, No. 4638)    Approved by the Governor, November 2, 1999
CHAPTER 113 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF HALIFAX. (see printed in House, No. 4299)    Approved by the Governor, November 2, 1999
CHAPTER 114 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4474)    Approved by the Governor, November 4, 1999
CHAPTER 115 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4473)    Approved by the Governor, November 4, 1999
CHAPTER 116 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BRISTOL COUNTY TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE TOWN OF SOMERSET. (see House, No. 1895)    Approved by the Governor, November 4, 1999
CHAPTER 117 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AMHERST TO CONVEY A CERTAIN EASEMENT. (see House, No. 288)    Approved by the Governor, November 4, 1999
CHAPTER 118 AN ACT VALIDATING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN BONDS BY THE HOLMES PARK WATER DISTRICT. (see Senate, No. 1969, changed and amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 5, 1999
CHAPTER 119 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS IN THE TOWN OF SUDBURY. (see printed in House, No. 4228)    Approved by the Governor, November 5, 1999
CHAPTER 120 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD. (see Senate, No. 2024)    Approved by the Governor, November 5, 1999
CHAPTER 121 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS ON STATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BOSTON TO EMERSON COLLEGE. (see House, No. 4293, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 5, 1999
CHAPTER 122 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4234)    Approved by the Governor, November 10, 1999
CHAPTER 123 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. 4233)    Approved by the Governor, November 10, 1999
CHAPTER 124 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE LANCASTER SEWER DISTRICT. (see House, No. 4729)    Approved by the Governor, November 10, 1999
CHAPTER 125 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTION TAKEN AT A SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING AND A SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF THE TANTASQUA REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. (see Senate, No. 1927, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 13, 1999
CHAPTER 126 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE TOWN OF BELMONT. (see House, No. 4765)    Approved by the Governor, November 15, 1999
CHAPTER 127 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND SERIAL BOND REQUIREMENTS AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. (see House, No. 4900)    Approved by the Governor, November 16, 1999
CHAPTER 128 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAYLAND TO CONVEY A CERTAIN CONSERVATION EASEMENT. (see House, No. 4793)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 129 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO RELEASE CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF READING. (see House, No. 4461)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 130 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT AN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BLACKSTONE. (see printed in House, No. 4572)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 131 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT IN A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. 2977, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 132 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD TO CONVEY CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND. (see House, No. 4604)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 133 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SWANSEA WATER DISTRICT. (see House, No. 4658)    Approved by the Governor, November 17, 1999
CHAPTER 134 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MUNICIPAL GAS AND ELECTRIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. 4309)    Approved by the Governor, November 22, 1999
CHAPTER 135 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF SALEM. (see House, No. 4895)    Approved by the Governor, November 22, 1999
CHAPTER 136 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO GRANT A SURFACE EASEMENT OVER CERTAIN WATER RESOURCE LAND IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN. (see House, No. 4420)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 137 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM TO CONVEY CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND. (see House, No. 289)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 138 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND TO THE LAWRENCE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (see House, No. 3923, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 139 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND TO THE BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES. (see House, No. 4323)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 140 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. 4327)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 141 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF STONEHAM TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS. (see House, No. 4513)    Approved by the Governor, November 23, 1999
CHAPTER 142 AN ACT LIMITING LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION. (see Senate, No. 1918)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 143 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEMBERS OF FINANCIALLY TROUBLED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS. (see House, No. 4848, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 144 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES TO THE WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DISTRICT. (see House, No. 4888)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 145 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MASHPEE TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS. (see House, No. 4842)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 146 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF HOME INSPECTORS. (see printed as Senate, No. 1949, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 147 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SANDWICH FOR PROTECTION OF A WATER SUPPLY WELL. (see House, No. 4781)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 148 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WINCHENDON TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see House, No. 4173)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 149 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TAUNTON TO PAY A PERCENTAGE OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RICHARD CASTRO. (see House, No. 4665)    Approved by the Governor, November 24, 1999
CHAPTER 150 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CAPITAL SPENDING AUTHORIZATIONS. (see House, No. 4574, amended)    Approved by the Governor, November 30, 1999
CHAPTER 151 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see Senate, No. 1857, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 2, 1999
CHAPTER 152 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (see House, No. 4796)    Approved by the Governor, December 2, 1999
CHAPTER 153 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN CORRECTIVE CHANGES TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000. (see House, No. 4892)    Approved by the Governor, December 2, 1999
CHAPTER 154 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT. (see House, No. 4833, changed and amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 9, 1999
CHAPTER 155 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE WORCESTER FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION. (see House, No. 4709)    Approved by the Governor, December 9, 1999
CHAPTER 156 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE TOWN OF MILTON FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see printed as House, No. 4143)    Approved by the Governor, December 16, 1999
CHAPTER 157 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF WALTHAM FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. 4661)    Approved by the Governor, December 16, 1999
CHAPTER 158 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PAYMENT OF LOCAL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND THE BROWNFIELDS ADVISORY GROUP. (see House, No. 4926, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 17, 1999
CHAPTER 159 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SEWER ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO. (see House, No. 4285)    Approved by the Governor, December 22, 1999
CHAPTER 160 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BEVERLY TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND. (see House, No. 4269, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 22, 1999
CHAPTER 161 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN HARBOR LINES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. 4779)    Approved by the Governor, December 22, 1999
CHAPTER 162 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RURAL CEMETERY IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER. (see House, No. 3613)    Approved by the Governor, December 22, 1999
CHAPTER 163 AN ACT REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF HORSE AND DOG RACING IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. 4935)    Approved by the Governor, December 22, 1999
CHAPTER 164 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD TO ISSUE TWO ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 1929)    Approved by the Governor, December 29, 1999
CHAPTER 165 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE TOWN OF MILLIS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. 4873)    Approved by the Governor, December 29, 1999
CHAPTER 166 AN ACT VALIDATING THE SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD. (see printed in Senate, No. 1989)    Approved by the Governor, December 29, 1999
CHAPTER 167 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF LYNN. (see Senate, No. 1860)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 168 AN ACT RELATIVE TO GROUP AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLANS. (see House, No. 4922, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 169 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF STEAM BOILER LICENSES. (see House, No. 4786)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 170 AN ACT ALLOWING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF A TOWN CLERK OR MUNICIPAL COLLECTOR OR TREASURER UPON CERTIFICATION. (see House, No. 1992, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 171 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 1928)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 172 AN ACT RELATIVE TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RATES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING. (see House, No. 4867, amended)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 173 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF AGAWAM TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2025)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 174 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DISTRICT COURT JURISDICTION IN THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK. (see House, No. 4944)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 175 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATION OF STATE ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (UNIT 9). (see printed in House, No. 4909)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 176 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LOCAL R1-233 AND BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LOCAL R1-245 AND TO FUND CERTAIN OTHER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COSTS. (see printed in House, No. 4908)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 177 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE STATE POLICE ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS (UNIT 5A) AND TO FUND CERTAIN INCREASED COMPENSATION COSTS FOR STATE POLICE SENIOR OFFICERS. (see printed in House, No. 4855)    Approved by the Governor, December 30, 1999
CHAPTER 178 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF IPSWICH TO ISSUE THREE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. 2020)    Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2000
CHAPTER 179 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED LAND. (see House, No. 4925)    Approved by the Governor, January 6, 1999
CHAPTER 180 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ASSESSMENT OF INTEREST BY THE TOWN OF KINGSTON FOR CERTAIN BETTERMENTS. (see House, No. 4431)    Approved by the Governor, January 6, 1999
CHAPTER 181 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF NATICK. (see Senate, No. 1785)    Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2000