By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 692) of Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation. Financial Services.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).
Filed by Mr. Cronin -- Order relative to granting the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security until July 31, 2026 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to public safety and homeland security matters.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard and John F. Keenan for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 174) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve management of business improvement districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2123) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1656) of John J. Cronin for legislation to connect veterans with earned benefits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4297) mandates that a specific percentage of Chapter 70 state education funds must be allocated to arts education programs in Massachusetts public schools. It directly affects school districts receiving Chapter 70 funding by requiring them to dedicate a defined portion of those resources to arts education, aligning with the Lowell Mason Act's goals. The key provision is the mandatory allocation requirement, shifting how districts use a portion of their state education funding. This policy change ensures dedicated financial support for arts programs within the public school system.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2134) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Manny Cruz for legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
