Rep. Mike Connolly

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts pesticide regulations to require schools, child care centers, and universities to prioritize using safer pest control products. It mandates that these facilities use pesticides classified as exempt by the EPA or those containing only ingredients approved for organic farming, unless a hardship waiver is granted. The legislation also modernizes reporting requirements by specifying that certain records must be submitted electronically through a state portal.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the City of Somerville to keep Charles J. Femino in his role as acting Chief of Police even after he officially retired and waived his pension benefits. Under the law, Femino can continue working in this position until a permanent chief is hired, he is removed by the mayor, or he turns 67, whichever happens first. The legislation also requires the mayor to have him checked by a doctor to ensure he is physically and mentally fit for the job and prevents further deductions from his pay after age 65.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to remove restrictions on voting rights for individuals with felony convictions who are currently incarcerated. Specifically, it proposes deleting language that excludes people in correctional facilities due to felony sentences from the right to vote. If passed, the change would allow incarcerated individuals to cast ballots regardless of their felony status. The measure requires approval by both houses of the legislature and a vote by the public to become part of the state constitution.

By Representatives Uyterhoeven of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly for legislation to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health.

By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.

Senate, October 17, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Jehlen) for the Senate Bill providing for a gender-neutral charter in the City of Somerville (Senate, No. 2524).

Senate, December 12, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill supporting parents running for public office (Senate, No. 475),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3152).

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.