Rep. Natalie Blais

Primary H 73

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Resolve establishing the Massachusetts government assistance task force to address the statewide impacts of the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown

Passed Jan 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 72

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Resolve establishing the Massachusetts Government Assistance task force to address the statewide impacts of the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown

By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 72) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) to address the statewide impacts of the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown.

In committee Jan 24, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5428

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Resolutions declaring the town of Montague to be an apartheid-free community

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution declares Montague a symbolic "Apartheid-Free Community" and commits the town to opposing racism and discrimination. It specifically affirms solidarity with Palestinians facing systemic human rights abuses described by international bodies as apartheid, and pledges to work toward ending support for Israel's policies of settlement and occupation. The resolution recommends the Select Board forward it to Massachusetts state officials, but does not create new legal obligations or alter local laws.

1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 2434

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to support infrastructure needs for livestock farmers

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Co-sponsor HD 4069

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act placing a healthy bet on universal early education and care

1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 235

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to certain truck transportation practices

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Primary HD 505

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act advancing equity for rural communities receiving state grants

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Co-sponsor HD 1758

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate

Maddy summaryHD 1758 restructures staffing for Massachusetts probate registries by establishing standardized roles across all 12 counties. It creates "first assistant registers" (one per county) and adds "assistant registers" with county-specific quotas (e.g., Essex gets three, Middlesex gets four). The bill eliminates the "administrative deputy assistant register" position but allows current holders to continue in their roles with existing compensation. It also introduces "assistant judicial case managers" with county-specific numbers (e.g., Bristol gets five). These changes directly affect county probate courts, their registers, and current employees in designated registry positions.

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 2708

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting drinking water quality for all

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes minimum standards for private wells serving homes and small properties. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to set testing rules for contaminants, including mandatory pre-sale inspections for properties with private wells (with specific exceptions like mortgages or family transfers). Homeowners must test new wells before use and before selling property, with local health boards able to enforce stricter rules. The bill also creates a program to help homeowners install treatment systems if their well water doesn’t meet public drinking water standards.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates contaminant testing for private wells, strengthening water quality regulations to prevent pollution and protect public health, directly advancing environmental protection standards.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses public health via water quality standards to prevent contamination-related illnesses, aligning with public health program protections.75% confidence

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