Sponsored bills
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3001) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local approval received]
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2417) of Ruth B. Balser, Paul J. Donato and others relative to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in certain new family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 240) of Kay Khan, Mindy Domb and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3780) of Tami L. Gouveia and others for legislation to establish a statewide COVID-19 rapid testing program within the Department of Public Health. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 495) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish a joint oversight committee on personal protective equipment. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2705) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to contract for the renewal of services relative to the operation and maintenance of its wastewater treatment plant, sewers and pump stations, for a term not to exceed five years. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local approval received]
Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended)