Rep. Christine Barber

Co-sponsor S 2670

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting the rights of assisted living residents

April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).

In committee Apr 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4503

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system

Signed into law Apr 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 4622

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide short-term relief for families in deep poverty

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Apr 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5026

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing vote by mail in 2020

By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to establishing voting by mail. Election Laws.

In committee Apr 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1214

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system

By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

Passed Apr 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3999

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to vaccinations and public health

By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to vaccination and immunization for school admittance. Education.

Passed Apr 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1221

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to guarantee debt-free public higher education

By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education.

Passed Apr 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1867

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to support access, value and equity in health care (SAVE Act)

By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.

Passed Apr 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5014

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to enact emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy and others relative to emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

In committee Apr 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3012

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to work and family mobility

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.

Passed Apr 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track