NFIB.com - NFIB | Massachusetts Small Business Association State Page

Take Action

Be Heard on Criminal Records
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering legislation (House Bill No. 5004) that would restrict employer access to criminal offender record information (CORI) of prospective employees. Employers deserve full and accurate disclosure of criminal records to make a hiring decision. Urge your state representatives and senators to vote NO on House Bill No. 5400.
more

News From NFIB/MA

Beacon Hill Report – Aug. 1
The Massachusetts Legislature ended formal sessions on July 31 -- actually 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 1. Informal sessions will continue to the end of December and a new Legislature elected in November will be sworn in in January. New laws can be passed during "informal sessions," but action requires unanimous consent and no request for a recorded roll call vote. There is a chance that the legislature could reconvene in a special session before the end of 2008 if developments require it, but special sessions are unusual. Special sessions are potentially dangerous because they are almost uncontrollable and can go far afield of their original purpose.
more