Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 605) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to a future blue economy, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2730).
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to set NDMA levels, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2728).
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to exempt Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes. Revenue.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to trafficking and abuse survivors. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to diaper product ingredient disclosure. Public Health.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to driving a motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Transportation.
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Lydia Edwards, William N. Brownsberger, Cindy F. Friedman and Mike Connolly for legislation to eliminate forced real estate broker's fees; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 275) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2707).
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Julian Cyr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to support access to vocational schools by creating MassReconnect, a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students from the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish a Master of Library Science assistance program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support access to practical nursing programs in vocational schools, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2698).
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Lydia Edwards, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote climate safe buildings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 636) of Liz Miranda for legislation to improve environmental justice in the Commonwealth by establishing the Green Zones Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pesticide applications; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 667) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2718).
This bill requires Massachusetts cities and towns to inspect all polling places and early voting sites every four years for compliance with federal and state accessibility laws. If barriers are found, local officials must implement temporary fixes within 48 hours and submit a written compliance plan detailing permanent solutions and timelines to the State Secretary. The State Secretary must annually report on inspection results, non-compliance, and corrective actions to the legislature. The law aims to ensure consistent accessibility for voters with disabilities at all voting locations through regular oversight and clear accountability measures.
Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Pavel M. Payano, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2706).
Senate, Novmber 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2705).
