Rep. Andy Vargas

Primary H 4542

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing Nikos Sofronas 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. 4542) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Nikos Sofronas be authorized 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.]

Passed May 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1205

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael J. Barrett, Lori A. Ehrlich, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health.

Passed May 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4625

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion

By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed May 14, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4713

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion

In committee May 14, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 86

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.

Passed May 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1732

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services

By Representatives Malia of Boston and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jon Santiago and others relative to providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 11, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5054

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to restaurant delivery commissions during the COVID-19 state of emergency

By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to restaurant delivery commissions during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.

In committee May 11, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5040

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to providing relief for micro businesses for the duration of executive order 591 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to a micro-business stimulus package due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.

In committee May 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

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