Rep. Andy Vargas

Co-sponsor S 2579

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development

Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct,- reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2579) ought to pass.

In committee Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4498

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income

In committee Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2608

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish the family caregiving tax credit

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.

Passed Mar 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4466

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit

In committee Mar 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2489

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria

By Messrs. Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.

Passed Feb 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1660

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting pay transparency and pipeline advancement

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1660) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to establish a pipeline promotional opportunities fund by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and promoting pay transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Feb 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4308

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate

In committee Feb 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2434

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act improving the earned income credit for working families

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.

Passed Feb 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1949

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health

By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.

Passed Feb 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 197

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 197) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Feb 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track