Rep. Natalie Blais

Co-sponsor HD 5171

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Response to and Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis

By Representative Santiago of Boston and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Eric P. Lesser and others for an investigation by a special commission to conduct a review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery and to make recommendations on how to be better prepared for future crises. Public Health.

In committee Jul 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3573

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents

By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jul 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2785

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.

Passed Jul 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4611

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty

By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Service.

Passed Jul 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4254

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Plainfield to continue the employment of Fire Chief David Alvord

By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4254) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainfield be authorized to continue the employment of fire chief David Alvord. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jul 15, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5132

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to close corporate loopholes and create progressive revenue

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.

In committee Jul 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1613

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act supporting farming on non-contiguous land

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1613) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to support farming on non-contiguous land. Revenue.

Passed Jul 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4744

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.

Passed Jul 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4820

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).

Signed into law Jul 6, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 4726

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.

Passed Jul 2, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track