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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 11: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands

This bill (SD 1673) is a constitutional amendment proposal introduced by Senator Comerford regarding agricultural and horticultural land classification. It seeks to amend the state constitution to address how these lands are defined or treated, with an associated revenue component. The abstract does not specify the exact policy changes, such as new protections, tax treatments, or land use restrictions. As a constitutional amendment proposal, it does not directly affect specific individuals or entities but would change foundational legal standards for land classification. The summary reflects only the procedural nature of the bill as described in the official abstract.
Jo Comerford (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 13: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority vote (such as two-thirds) in the state legislature to access rainy day funds, rather than a simple majority. It directly affects the legislative process for using these designated emergency savings reserves. The key mechanism would change the voting threshold needed for lawmakers to authorize withdrawals from the rainy day fund, making it harder to spend these funds without broader consensus. This is a procedural change to the state constitution, not a direct policy affecting citizens or programs.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires supermajority to access rainy day funds, restricting budget flexibility and limiting emergency spending authority.90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 12: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a maximum limit on the state income tax rate. If adopted, it would prevent the state legislature from raising the income tax rate above a set cap without requiring another constitutional amendment. The measure would directly affect all individuals and businesses subject to the state income tax. The amendment must first pass the legislature and then be approved by voters to become part of the state constitution.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps state income tax, restricting potential tax increases per 'oppose' indicators of restricting taxation.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 3608: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Hopkinton as the Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridge

This bill designates Massachusetts Department of Transportation Bridge H-23-009 on Fruit Street in Hopkinton as the "Major General Frank D. Merrill Memorial Bridge." It honors Major General Frank D. Merrill, a Hopkinton native who led the WWII unit known as Merrill's Marauders, which received the Congressional Gold Medal for its service in the South-East Asian theater. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will install markers bearing this new name.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates bridge in honor of Major General Frank D. Merrill, a veteran, constituting recognition of military service per topic description.90% confidence
James Arena-DeRosa (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 1787: An Act relative to credible service for school nurses

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1787) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes credible service standards for school nurses, supporting K-12 school staff qualifications and student health infrastructure within education operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses school nurses (medical professionals) and establishes credible service, supporting their role in healthcare delivery. Directly related to medical professionals under healthcare topic.85% confidence
Mike Brady (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 784: An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes birth centers and midwifery workforce sustainability, directly enhancing maternal healthcare access and services within healthcare topic area.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly targets midwifery workforce sustainability, directly supporting employment conditions for this labor group without ambiguity.80% confidence
Joan Lovely (D) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 691: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Adam J. Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to the special education reimbursement program and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill investigates special education funding sustainability to ensure long-term fiscal health, directly advancing education funding stability for special needs students.92% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 3030: Public Health - Extension Order

Filed by Mr. Driscoll -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Public Health until April 17, 2026, within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program
Bill Driscoll (D)
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