Rep. Jim Hawkins

Co-sponsor S 379

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating new funding programs and training opportunities for nursing home staff. It establishes a grant program to support supervisory training for facility leaders, a career ladder initiative to help entry-level workers like nurses' aides advance their skills and education, and a tuition reimbursement plan for those completing certified nursing assistant training. These measures are designed to improve staff retention, increase worker satisfaction, and ultimately raise the standard of care provided in licensed nursing facilities.

Passed Jun 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3359

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.

Passed May 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 3157

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act exempting the city of Attleboro from the provisions of chapter 31 of the General Laws as they concern the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of James K. Hawkins relative to exempting the city of Attleboro from the provisions of the civil service law in the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers. Public Service.

In committee Mar 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1517

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting community immunity

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.

Passed Dec 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5364

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal

Passed Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5381

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).

Signed into law Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 851

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Nov 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4929

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety

Signed into law Nov 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 1709

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1644

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1644) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track