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All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 15, 2017

S 54: An Act creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis, Angelo M. Scaccia, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

passed both · Massachusetts · House Nov 14, 2017

H 3740: An Act relative to language opportunity for our kids

House bill No. 3736, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 7, 2017.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2017

S 2204: An Act relative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state (ACCESS)

Accompanied S2210

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3681: An Act establishing a low vision registry

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to establishing a low-vision registry and improving access to information for the Commonwealth Registry of the Blind. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3955: An Act Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting amendments to 225 CMR 16, Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Placed on file, in concurrence

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 40: An Act relative to financial literacy

So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 23) as relates to financial literacy. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 2807: An Act relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect

By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jose F. Tosado and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Transitional Assistance to develop a pilot program to facilitate, encourage and support the ability of low-income residents of the city of Springfield to enter the workforce and reduce the need for public benefit programs. Community Development and Small Businesses.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 454: An Act to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program

By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 454) of Mathew Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3517: An Act providing diaper benefits for certain parents

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to conduct an investigation and study of the feasibility and value of providing diaper benefits to low-income infants and children. Public Health.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 4026: An Act to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 9, 2017

S 2196: An Act providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change

SENATE, Monday, October 30, 2017 - The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change (Senate, No. 472),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2196).

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 9, 2017

S 472: An Act providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Marc Pacheco (D) · 20 co-sponsors