Rep. Andy Vargas

Primary H 98

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing Trevor J. Seaboyer to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 98) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to authorizing Trevor J. Seaboyer to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jun 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor H 2640

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies

By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2640) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.

Passed Jun 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 422

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve literacy skills

By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish an elementary school literacy grant program. Education.

Passed Dec 3, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1246

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals

By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals. Higher Education.

Passed Nov 25, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2411

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce graduate student loan debt

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2411) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide for a tax deduction for certain graduate student loan debt. Revenue.

Passed Nov 19, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4634

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing emergency access to equity and justice for all in response to COVID-19

By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda and others relative to financial assistance, health care access and small business grants in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Revenue.

Passed Nov 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5045

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services

By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.

Passed Oct 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 365

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting capital investment in targeted employment areas

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 365) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of targeted employment area districts in gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Oct 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4878

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery

By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.

Passed Oct 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4934

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)

In committee Aug 6, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track