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An Act relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults | S370 | SD402 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T21:32:58.823'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T21:32:58.8233333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S370/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 19A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after section 4, the following section:-
Section 4 1/2.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Clinically Complex”. A summarized status of an individua... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth | S371 | SD835 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:38:50.367'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:38:50.3666667'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S371/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Brian W. Murray, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 117A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Any person experiencing homelessness, (i) who has no established place of abode, or who lives in a temporary emergency shelter, and (ii) who is otherwise eligible... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act directing the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences | S372 | SD849 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:14:37.717'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:14:37.7166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S372/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences. Elder Affairs. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, not later than 90 days after the effective date of this act, on the availability of a waiver and, if applicable, the estimated net state cost of a waiver that would allow ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council | S373 | SD855 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:15:45.367'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:15:45.3666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S373/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further regulate the Assisted Living Advisory Council. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting in line nine, after the phrase “secretary of health and human services or his designee,” the following: “the speaker of the house or his designee, the senate president or her designee.”
SECTION 2. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living | S374 | SD858 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:00:32.337'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:00:32.3366667'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S374/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 19D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Assisted living residence” or “Residence,” the following 2 definitions:-
“Basic health services”, injections; application or replacement of simple non-sterile dr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for residents of long term care facilities | S375 | SD870 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:16:23.897'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:16:23.8966667'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S375/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 117A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Any person eligible for assistance under this chapter who is not maintaining his home and is receiving care in or residing in a licensed nursing fac... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility | S376 | SD872 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:13:21.6'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:13:21.6'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S376/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 376) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs. | The Executive Office of Elder Affairs, under authority granted in section 4 of chapter 19A of Massachusetts general laws, shall amend the Massachusetts home care regulations (651 CMR 3.00). Such amendment shall require home care program services be made available to persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS regardless of the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes | S377 | SD880 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:21:46.463'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:21:46.4633333'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S377/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 72 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as most recently appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by inserting after said section 72, the following:-
Section 72 ½. Financial Transparency and Consolidated Financial Report.
(a) (1) Commencing with fiscal years ending December 31,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to small house nursing homes | S378 | SD1194 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:14:43.067'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:14:43.0666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S378/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to regulations for small house nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Department of Public Health shall amend 105 CMR 150.000: Standards for Long Term Care Facilities, establishing regulations for the operation of small house nursing homes. The amendments shall include a definition of small house nursing homes as... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | S379 | SD1244 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:57:49.877'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:57:49.8766667'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S379/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9U the following 2 sections:-
Section 9V. The executive office of labor and workforce development, through the Commonwealth Corporation, shall establish a grant program for nursing faci... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
Resolve establishing a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs in order to provide the Commonwealth with the most current research and information | S38 | SD1346 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:13:38.303'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:13:38.3033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S38/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 38) of Walter F. Timilty that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs in order to provide the Commonwealth with the most curren... | Resolved, WHEREAS, there have been exceptional advancements and innovation with educational technology in recent years, and
WHEREAS, the current pandemic has demonstrated the need to upgrade the methodology of providing educational instruction and innovation to insure that our citizens and educational professionals ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care | S380 | SD1245 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:19:18.38'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:19:18.38'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S380/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 51K the following 3 sections:-
Section 51L. (a)For the purposes of this section and sections 51M and 51N, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights | S381 | SD2235 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:25:28.15'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:25:28.15'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S381/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 72BB the following section:-
Section 72CC. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Gender expression", a person's gender-related appearance and behavior, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to complex care needs for seniors in SCO programs | S382 | SD636 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:41:19.843'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:41:19.8433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S382/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 9D of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (e)(5) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new section:-
(5) The SCO shall be required to evaluate all its enrollees to determine if an enrollee has compl... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options programs | S383 | SD945 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:46:42.617'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:46:42.6166667'}, {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S383/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 78. (a) Definition: “Dementia Care Coordination”, a proactive care consultation service.
(b) To ensure that members of Senior Care Options (SCOs) plans receive cost effective, quality dementia care, MassHea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect | S384 | SD968 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:07:43.867'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:07:43.8666667'}, {'Id': 'A G7', 'Name': 'Andrea Joy Campbell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S384/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 384) of Jason M. Lewis and Andrea Joy Campbell for legislation to strengthen the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect. Elder Affairs. | Section 72K of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 new subsections:-
(b) The attorney general may file a civil action against a person who commits abuse, mistreatment or neglect of... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults | S385 | SD245 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:40.29'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:40.29'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S385/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, John C. Velis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 19D, the following new chapter: –
Chapter 19D1/2
Section 1: Purpose
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to enable a setting of care that is referred to as personal care homes. This chapter establishes licensing requirements to protect the h... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees | S386 | SD294 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:07.993'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:07.9933333'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S386/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. | Section 76 of chapter 93 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after paragraph (c)(8), the following new paragraph:-
(9) In addition to the requirements otherwise set forth herein, the provider shall give every prospective resident a separate document captioned "Disclosure of Entrance Fee Refund" that cle... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting the rights of assisted living residents | S387 | SD2080 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:27.707'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:27.7066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S387/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 14 of chapter 19D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after the words, “sponsor’s covenant to comply with applicable federal and state laws”, in line 12, the following:-
“including chapters 186 and 239 of the general laws”
SECTION 2. Sect... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve relative to transparency and accountability for assisted living residences | S388 | SD2091 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:33:42.707'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:33:42.7066667'}, {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S388/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 388) of Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish transparency and accountability for assi... | Resolved, Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be an assisted living commission to study and recommend policies to ensure assisted living residences adequately meet the health and safety needs of residents. The study shall examine: (i) the current statutory and regulatory oversight o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors | S389 | SD2115 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:26:19.833'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:26:19.8333333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S389/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. For the purposes of this act the following terms shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Certified medical director”, an individual who has been certified as a certified medical director by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine or an equivalent o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination | S39 | SD311 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:28:58.833'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:28:58.8333333'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S39/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Chapter 20 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 32 the following section:-
Section 33. An individual or entity engaged in the practice of farming, as defined in section 1A of chapter 128, shall be immune from suit and civil liability for any damages resulting from claims based ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities | S390 | SD2131 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:42:25.817'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:42:25.8166667'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S390/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and James B. Eldridge for legislation for the promulgation of regulations to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 19D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:
“(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, every assisted living residence shall establish a Human Rights Commit... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership | S391 | SD2134 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:40:38.737'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:40:38.7366667'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S391/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 71 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 71. For purposes of this section and sections 71A ½ to 73, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes | S392 | SD2135 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:06:51.28'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:06:51.28'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PA... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S392/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | Section 73 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the above paragraph, whoever violates any rule or regulation made pursuant to ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence | S393 | SD2150 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:59:07.067'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:59:07.0666667'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S393/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs. | Section 14A of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following two paragraphs:-
In the event that a nursing facility resident who is a MassHealth recipient enters a hospital, the division shall pay to preserve his or her bed in the nursing facili... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities | S394 | SD2154 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:45:35.873'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:45:35.8733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S394/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | The department of public health shall establish minimum staffing requirements at skilled nursing care facilities and for all level I, II and III long-term care facilities as defined in 105 CMR 150.001. Working with 1199SEIU and other appropriate stakeholders, the department shall develop amendments to the existing nur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to rest home rate adjustments | S395 | SD2073 | 193 | {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:49:06.17'} | [{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:49:06.17'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S395/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of Michael O. Moore, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Anne M. Gobi for legislation directing the secretary of health and human services to promulgate regulations that provide for rate adjustments and reimbursements for residential care homes or ... | Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 79 the following section:-
Section 80. (a) The secretary of health and human services shall promulgate regulations that provide for rate adjustment and reimbursement within 90 days for any residential care home or rest home that hires lic... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish the office of elder advocate | S396 | SD924 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:51:14.74'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:51:14.74'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S396/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
''Advisory council'', the elder advocate advisory council established in section 4.
'Elder advocate'', the elder advocate appointed under section 3.
''Critical i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care | S397 | SD877 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:08:00.16'} | [{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:08:00.16'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S397/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Pavel M. Payano, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services, in consultation with appropriate state agencies and relevant public stakeholders, shall develop and implement a mandatory infection control training program for all new and incumbent personal c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to councils on aging | S398 | SD1382 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:20:19.093'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:20:19.0933333'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S398/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael D. Brady, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1: Section 8B of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in lines 2 and 3, after the words “carrying out programs” the following words:- and deliver services.
SECTION 2: Said section 8B of chapter 40, as so appearing, is hereby further amen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities | S399 | SD2048 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:25:13.04'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:25:13.04'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S399/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 70E of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 210, by inserting the following new paragraphs:-
Every nursing home shall establish a human rights committee which shall have the authority to receive and investigate, or investigate on it... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting the growing and use of hemp and hemp products | S40 | SD598 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:42:04.41'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:42:04.41'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S40/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to promote the growing and use of hemp and hemp products. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 61A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “tobacco,” in line 4, the following words:- , hemp as defined in section 116 of chapter 128.
SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program | S400 | SD536 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:38:12.633'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:38:12.6333333'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S400/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 40 of chapter 19A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following section:-
Section 41. The secretary shall, subject to appropriation or the receipt of gifts, grants, and awards from any public or private entity pursuant to section 7 o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve relative to a community care retirement communities special commission | S401 | SD537 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:38:33.89'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:38:33.89'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S401/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 401) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the regulation of continuing care retirement communities. Elder Affairs. | Resolved, there shall be a special commission to study the regulation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to protect the consumer and financial rights of residents.
The commission shall consist of: 1 person to be appointed by the president of the senate, who shall serve as co-chair; 1 person to be appo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult | S402 | SD87 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:38:20.303'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:38:20.3033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S402/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 215 of the general laws as appearing in the 2020 official edition is hereby amended by inserting after section 6c the following new section:-
"Section 6d.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section shall mean the following:-
"Family caregiver" means an adult family member who is a provider of in... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies | S403 | SD2338 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:04:49.727'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:04:49.7266667'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JB... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S403/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, whenever a state of emergency is declared pursuant to section 5, of chapter 630 of the acts of 1950, and in preparation for such declaration, the secretary of health and human services and the secretary of elder affairs shall direct that heal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors | S404 | SD2020 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:58:24.91'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:58:24.91'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S404/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors. Elder Affairs. | Subsection (b) of section 2A of chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
The department shall, in conjunction with the department of elder affairs and councils on aging, provide educational programs at senio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act mandating the posting of identification requirements at polling places | S405 | SD1378 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:14:20.263'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:14:20.2633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S405/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to mandate the posting of identification requirements at polling places. Election Laws. | Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 48A the following section:-
Section 48B. (a) The state secretary shall provide, in a form suitable for posting in every polling place for every election, a summary of (1) the reasons a voter may be asked to show identification when checking-... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot | S406 | SD2268 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:41:55.493'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:41:55.4933333'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S406/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 43A of chapter 54 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “congressman” the following word:- governor’s.
SECTION 2. Section 150 of said chapter 54 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “each,” in line 4, the following word:- governor’s.
SECTION 3. Said section 1... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to election day registration | S407 | SD819 | 193 | {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:36:26.113'} | [{'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:36:26.1133333'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S407/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 407) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- A person otherwise qualified to vote for national or state officers, but who has not registered in accordance wi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the annual street listing | S408 | SD1358 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:20:08.947'} | [{'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:20:08.9466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S408/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the annual street listing. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Sections 1 and 4 of chapter 111 of the Acts of 2014 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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An Act relative to specially qualified voters | S409 | SD1359 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:19:33.287'} | [{'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:19:33.2866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S409/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to specially qualified voters. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 50 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition, is amended by striking in the definition of “specially qualified voter.” All of subsection (ii) and changing subsection (iii) to subsection (ii).
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Resolve promoting equity in agriculture | S41 | SD611 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:40:20.993'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:40:20.9933333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S41/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 41) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote equit... | Resolved, (a) There shall be a special legislative commission on agricultural equity to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups in the commonwealth. For the purposes of this section, “socially disadvantaged g... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J38', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J38'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act making voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions | S410 | SD1458 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:42:42.45'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:42:42.45'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S410/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 51 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 34 the following section:-
Section 34A. (a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register as a voter by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual resides, or by appearing in person at a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the order of candidates' names on the town of Marblehead town election ballots | S411 | SD522 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:43:21.313'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:43:21.3133333'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S411/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Brendan P. Crighton and Jennifer Balinsky Armini (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the order of candidates' names on the town of Marblehead town election ballots. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | null | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J15', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J15'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act enabling children’s right to vote | S412 | SD2059 | 193 | {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:37:10.987'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Robin Chen', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:37:10.9866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S412/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. DiDomenico (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 412) of Robin Chen for legislation to enable children’s right to vote. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 50 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in alphabetical position:-
“Capacity to make voting decisions independently” shall mean having the ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of voting decisions, in... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring rank choice voting for Senate special elections | S413 | SD1566 | 193 | {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:06:50.247'} | [{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:06:50.2466667'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S413/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to require rank choice voting for Senate special elections. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 141 the following section:-
Section 141A. (a) Upon a vacancy, by unforeseen reasons, in the office of senator in the general court, resulting from a senator’s resignation, removal, appointment to a federal or state office, death... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fair elections | S414 | SD134 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:29:49.75'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:29:49.75'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S414/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws. | The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 55C the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 55D.
VOLUNTARY PUBLIC MATCHING FUNDS FOR QUALIFIED LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES.
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
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An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth | S415 | SD135 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:33:50.61'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:33:50.61'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S415/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws. | Chapter 51 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 1F the following section:–
Section 1G. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“municipal election”, an election for mayor, school committee, city c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the state primary to the second Tuesday of May | S416 | SD1636 | 193 | {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T14:15:09.547'} | [{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T14:15:09.5466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S416/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 416) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish the state primary to the second Tuesday of May. Election Laws. | Section 28 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 8, the following word, September, and inserting in place thereof the following word:- May.
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An Act to protect the integrity of town meetings | S417 | SD1119 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:47:08.523'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:47:08.5233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S417/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to protect the integrity of town meetings. Election Laws. | Section 32 of chapter 56 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 3, after the word “vote” the following words:- or to incentivize their attendance or absence at a town meeting.
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An Act relative to campaign finance reform | S418 | SD1647 | 193 | {'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:33:32.81'} | [{'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:33:32.81'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S418/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 418) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to campaign finance reform. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 55 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “candidate’s committee” the following definition:-
“Child care services”, care services provided to a candidate’s child, including, but not limited to, baby-sittin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an early electronic voting option for municipal elections | S419 | SD2011 | 193 | {'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:58.763'} | [{'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:58.7633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S419/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish an early electronic voting option for municipal elections. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after paragraph (5) of subsection (c) the following paragraphs:-
(6) For any other city or town preliminary, primary or election not included in subsection (b) of this section, the select board, board of selectmen, town council o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening local food systems | S42 | SD875 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:19:20.657'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:19:20.6566667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S42/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 18Z the following section:-
Section 18AA. The Massachusetts emergency management agency shall consider and develop, in all emergency preparedness planning efforts, plans for supporting agricultural, seafood, and processed food pro... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting political participation | S420 | SD1113 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T12:56:07.213'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T12:56:07.2133333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S420/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 150 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 22 to 23, inclusive, the words “or section 19 of chapter 151” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- , section 19 of chapter 151, or chapter 180B
SECTION 2.... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for the annual election of members of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School Committee | S421 | SD1213 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:53:30.727'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:53:30.7266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S421/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to provide for the annual election of members of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School Committee. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 14E of chapter 71 of the General Laws, the towns of Spencer and East Brookfield may annually elect members on a municipal election ballot to serve on the school committee of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District on the same date as the annual elections in each town; pr... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J15', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J15'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act supporting parents running for public office | S422 | SD348 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:53:09.713'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:53:09.7133333'}, {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S422/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 55 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Candidate’s committee” the following definition:-
“Child-care services,” care services provided to a candidate’s child, including, but not limited to, baby-sitting services by an individua... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting elections using risk-limiting audits | S423 | SD2055 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:38:35.497'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:38:35.4966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S423/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 423) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws. | Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 109A and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 109A. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Audit unit", a precinct, a set of ballots, or a single ballot. A precinct, a set of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act for political party endorsement reform | S424 | SD1371 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:04:01.41'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:04:01.41'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S424/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 424) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation for political party endorsement reform. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the
following new chapter:
Chapter 57A. Political Party Endorsement
Section 1. An Act to permit certain political party organizational reforms, by allowing a cross-endorsement process, by which more than one political party, may endorse t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act for primary election reform | S425 | SD1373 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:12:47.16'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:12:47.16'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S425/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation for primary election reform. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the
following new chapter:
An Act for Primary Election Reform.
1.) The regular Primary Election Day for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shall be the third Tuesday of May.
2.) It is in the interest of public policy, and fair, informe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts | S426 | SD1964 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:54.17'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:54.17'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S426/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 426) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
Election Integrity Qualifications Improvement Act
PURPOSE – It being within the competence, and purposes of The Constitution of Massachusetts, and the laws of The Commonwealth, to accomplish many suitable legal pur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the board of registrars | S427 | SD2104 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:51:19.24'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:51:19.24'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S427/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the representation on board of registrars. Election Laws. | Chapter 51, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking section 18 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 18. (a) In no case shall an appointment to the registrars of voters be made so as to cause the board to have more than 2 members from any established politica... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to voting rights restoration | S428 | SD1037 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:54:17.733'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:54:17.7333333'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S428/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 50 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 138 and 139, the following words:- “, except if by reason of a felony conviction”.
SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended ... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old | S429 | SD1050 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:27:52.277'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:27:52.2766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S429/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Liz Miranda (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to grant the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local ... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any individual aged 16 or 17 years old residing in the City of Boston, who is ineligible to vote due to age under state law, but who is otherwise eligible to... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD1050 -- Boston', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16101&title=SD1050%20--%20Boston'}] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding raw milk | S43 | SD94 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:02:10.997'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:02:10.9966667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S43/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to raw milk. Agriculture. | SECTION 3. Said chapter 94 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 13 the following section:-
Section 13 A ½. (a) Licensed raw milk farmers shall be allowed to deliver raw milk directly to the consumer, off-site from the farm, provided that the raw milk farmer has a direct, contractual re... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations | S430 | SD2219 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:36:00.82'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:36:00.82'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S430/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 55 is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions:-
“Chief executive officer”, the highest-ranking officer or decision-making individual with authority over the corporation’s affairs.
“Corporation”, a for-profit corporation, company, limited liability company, limited part... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to youth voter engagement | S431 | SD306 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:48:28.443'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:48:28.4433333'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/j... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S431/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 431) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to youth voter engagement. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- Every pre-registrant registered under section 47A, who is 17 years of age may vote pursuant to section 47A.
SECTION 2. Section 47A of sai... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count | S432 | SD366 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:42:10.593'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:42:10.5933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S432/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 432) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 57 the following new chapter:-
Chapter 57A – Census Equity and Accuracy
Section 1. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(a) Census day, the day by which residents in the Un... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections | S433 | SD391 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T18:06:32.787'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T18:06:32.7866667'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S433/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 44A of chapter 43 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 7, by inserting after the word “inclusive,” the following words:- and section 103R of chapter 54.
SECTION 2: Section 77 of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amende... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot | S434 | SD617 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:54:36.033'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:54:36.0333333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S434/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 28 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph:- The state secretary shall not place on the presidential primary ballot the name of any candidate who has not, at least sixty days in advance of the primary date,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting democracy in primary elections | S435 | SD668 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:42:30.21'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:42:30.21'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S435/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 28 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 28: Primary election dates and locations
(1) (a) State primaries shall be held on the second Tuesday in June in even-nu... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to promote good democracy in primary elections, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act to modernize the central registry of voters | S436 | SD670 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:50:09.44'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:50:09.44'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S436/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize the central registry of voters. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph of section 47C in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
(a) The secretary of state shall maintain a central registry of voters in accordance with... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to early voting cost reimbursements | S437 | SD989 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:41:07.153'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:41:07.1533333'}, {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S437/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to early voting cost reimbursements. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (q) the following subsection:-
(r) The commonwealth shall pay to each city and town an amount sufficient to defray the mandated costs imposed on the city or town under... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring municipal participation of the widest eligible range | S438 | SD1803 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:08:33.95'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:08:33.95'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S438/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws. | Chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 1F the following section:-
Section 1G. Every citizen 16 or 17 years of age who is a resident in the city or town where they claim the right to vote at the time they register and who has complied ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act improving voting access and elections infrastructure | S439 | SD2087 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:57:27.59'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:57:27.59'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S439/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve voting access and elections infrastructure. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 44 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 7, by inserting after the words “voter registration” the following words:- . A person registering as a voter may, at the same time, establish their status as a permanent mail voter, as provide... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing community fridges to address food insecurity | S44 | SD1836 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:50:15.153'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:50:15.1533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S44/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish community fridges to address food insecurity. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Section 328 of chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth paragraph the following new paragraph:-
“Community fridge,” is defined as a working refrigerator in a publicly accessible location in which any person or organization ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to recall elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea | S440 | SD19 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:49:17.503'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:49:17.5033333'}, {'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S440/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation to recall elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Any holder of an office elected solely by the voters of the town of Manchester-by-the-sea may be recalled and removed from the office by the registered voters of the town herein provided, for reason of lack of fitness, incompetence, neglect of duties, corruption, malfeasance, misfeasance or violation of oat... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD19 -- Manchester BTS', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=14899&title=SD19%20--%20Manchester%20BTS'}] | [] | [] |
An Act to fairly fund early voting | S441 | SD119 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:36:00.1'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:36:00.1'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S441/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection:-
“(r) The Commonwealth shall reimburse each city and town to the full extent of the amounts expended for mandated early voting procedures and operations. The state treasurer shall ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve relative to preventing the discharge of radioactive materials | S442 | SD1721 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:38:16.653'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:38:16.6533333'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S442/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 442) of Susan L. Moran and Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to examining the potential negative environmental and economic impacts caused by the ... | Resolved, (a) There shall be a special commission to examine the potential negative environmental and economic impacts caused by the discharge of spent fuel pool water, any materials created as a waste product of nuclear energy from spent fuel pools, including, but not limited to, processed water or any other liquid w... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to combat disposable plastic straw waste | S443 | SD1423 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:59:02.347'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:59:02.3466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S443/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 443) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 6B the following section:-
Section 6C. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Biodegradable materials”, compostable materials such as wo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to restrict the use of pesticides around children | S444 | SD199 | 193 | {'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:00:45.95'} | [{'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:00:45.95'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S444/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 444) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 6C of Chapter 132B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “center”, in lines 3, 6 and 10, each time it appears, the following words:- , property occupied by the department of children and families, facilities of the juvenile cour... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health | S445 | SD279 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:59:05.813'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:59:05.8133333'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S445/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of Joanne M. Comerford and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after paragraph 30 the following paragraph:-
(31) consistent with their statutory responsibilities, implement the ecologically-based mosquito management program established pursuant to Chapter 252A.
SECTION 2. Chapter 252 of th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to trails for people of all abilities | S446 | SD289 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:04:04.163'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:04:04.1633333'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S446/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb and Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2G the following section:-
Section 2H. (a) It is hereby declared the policy of the commonwealth and the department of conservation and recreation, in this section referred to as the department, to maximize access to trails, outdoo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity | S447 | SD2089 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:29:01.247'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:29:01.2466667'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S447/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 35SSS the following section:-
Section 35TTT (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Quabbin Host Community Development Trust Fund to be used, without further ap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act investing in natural and working lands | S448 | SD2261 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:09:52.42'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:09:52.42'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S448/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 21N of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Nature-based solutions” the following definition:-
“Nature Services”, the processes and properties of both natural and human-managed ecosystems that provide huma... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve establishing a commission on electric vehicle battery recycling | S449 | SD347 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:47:44.623'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:47:44.6233333'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S449/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 449) of Cynthia Stone Creem that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission on electric vehicle battery recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | Resolved, that on or before September 1, 2024, the secretary of energy and environmental affairs shall convene an Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Commission to review and advise the general court on policies pertaining to the recovery and recycling of electric vehicle batteries in the commonwealth. The commission s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land | S45 | SD1598 | 193 | {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:53:13.333'} | [{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:53:13.3333333'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S45/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Section 14 of chapter 61A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the figure “120”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 180.
SECTION 2. Said section 14 of said chapter 61A, as so appearing... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure a municipality’s option to preserve certain lands, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act to reduce plastic packaging waste | S450 | SD669 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:36:28.743'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:36:28.7433333'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S450/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following section:
Section 68. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Biodegradable”, entirely made... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a grant and loan program for low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment | S451 | SD672 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:55:07.907'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:55:07.9066667'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S451/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish a grant and loan program for low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 29. (a) There shall be within the executive office of energy and environmental affairs a grant and loan program to provide incentive funds to small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the Municipal Reforestation Program | S452 | SD1214 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:00:03.1'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:00:03.1333333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S452/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 28. (a) There shall be established an advisory council under the executive office of energy and environmental affairs, known as the urban forest advisory council. Members... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas | S453 | SD462 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T15:03:04.707'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T15:03:04.7066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S453/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 453) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to fund water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, shall be amended after section 2VVVV, by inserting the following new section:-
Section 2WWWW. There shall be a Commonwealth Water Infrastructure Trust Fund. The commissioner of the department of revenue shall be the trustee of the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities within established coastal zones | S454 | SD478 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:06:34.553'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:06:34.5533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S454/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to establish a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities within established coastal zones. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. There is hereby established a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities located in established coastal zones.
SECTION 2. The commission shall study and assess the impacts, specific to noise, that persons hunting migratory game birds from... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act addressing noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings | S455 | SD480 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:07:50.007'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:07:50.0066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S455/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to address noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 58 of chapter 131 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following words after "thereof.":-
"Provided further that any persons hunting migratory game birds from a watercraft or any boat or floating device propelled by sail, steam, naphtha, gasoline, electricity, compressed air or s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to facilitate climate resiliency | S456 | SD955 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T15:09:40.43'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T15:09:40.43'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S456/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 18C(a) of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in line 9 by striking out the word “section” and replacing it with the word “subsection”.
SECTION 2. Said section is hereby further amended by inserting after subsection (k) the following section... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration | S457 | SD1206 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:33:28.19'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:33:28.19'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S457/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael O. Moore, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. | Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the secretary of energy and environmental affairs shall undertake a Wetlands Restoration Streamlining Initiative to coordinate permitting pathways in support of innovative, nature-based, wetlands restoration projects.
The secretary shall designate a coordin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth | S458 | SD2402 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:49:26.48'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:49:26.48'}, {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S458/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of Brendan P. Crighton, Kay Khan and Nick Collins for legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special act, law or regulation to the contrary, research activities and demonstration projects related to Nature-Based Approaches and implementation of Nature-Based Approaches, specifically designed to study or demonstrate the efficacy of Nature-Based Approaches and systems designed to e... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations | S459 | SD865 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:07:14.503'} | [{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:07:14.5033333'}, {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S459/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of John J. Cronin and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 150A of the Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence in the twenty-first paragraph the following sentences:- Personnel or authorized agents of the department may at all reasonable times enter any premises, pub... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Farm Technology Review Commission | S46 | SD1719 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:37:27.117'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:37:27.1166667'}, {'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/W... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S46/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Farm Technology Review Commission. Agriculture. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs shall reorganize the Farm Technology Review Commission established by section 11 of chapter 310 of the Acts of 2008. The reorganized commission shall consist of 15 members: 1 of whom shall be the commis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ban on fluoride supplementation of public water supplies | S460 | SD1815 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T08:33:12.153'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Karen Spencer', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T08:33:12.1533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S460/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cronin (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of Karen Spencer for legislation to ban fluoride supplementation of public water supplies. Environment and Natural Resources. | Strike the “by local boards; advice of commissioner; election; discontinuance” in the title of Chapter 111 Section 8C
Add “ban on community water fluoridation schemes” to the title, so that it reads as follows:
Fluoridation of public water supplies; ban on community water fluoridation schemes
Replace text of e... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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