Rep. Joe McKenna

Co-sponsor H 4442

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices

Signed into law Aug 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 2965

Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael D'Ambra, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Senate, June 29, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2960) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michael D'Ambra, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2965).

Signed into law Aug 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 4914

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to employment within the Oxford police department

By Messrs. McKenna of Webster and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4914) of Joseph D. McKenna, Paul K. Frost and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) relative to employment within the police department of the town of Oxford. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jul 28, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 497

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for checks and balances to the Civil Defense Act of 1950

By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to proclamations of state of emergencies. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Passed Jul 20, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5245

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to restoring civil rights

By Mr Turco of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and others for legislation to repeal certain aspects of the gun laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

In committee Jul 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 251

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to allow freedom in counseling

By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Joseph D. McKenna and David F. DeCoste relative to sexual orientation and gender identity change counseling. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jul 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2881

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Passed Jul 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1284

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of Kay Khan, Colleen M. Garry and Joseph D. McKenna relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2727

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to study the modernization of retirement systems for future state employees

By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Joseph D. McKenna for an investigation by a special commission relative to the feasibility of replacing the defined benefit pension plan for public employees with a defined contribution plan for future employees. Public Service.

Passed Jul 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2785

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to authorizing a cost of living increase for the employees of the Massachusetts State Legislature

By Representatives Sullivan of Abington and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2785) of Alyson M. Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to authorizing a cost of living increase for the employees of the State Legislature. Public Service.

Passed Jul 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track