Rep. Mike Kushmerek

Co-sponsor H 825

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to pesticides

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by Representative James K. Hawkins, aims to update regulations regarding the use of pesticides in Massachusetts. It directly affects agricultural operations, pest control companies, and individuals who apply chemical treatments to manage insects or weeds. The legislation seeks to establish clearer standards for pesticide application, storage, and disposal to ensure public safety and environmental protection. By modernizing existing rules, the bill intends to provide a more robust framework for managing chemical substances across the state.

Passed Sep 7, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 648

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating two new programs under the Commonwealth Corporation. First, it establishes a grant program to fund training for nursing home supervisors and leaders, with the goal of improving staff satisfaction, keeping workers employed, and reducing turnover. Second, it authorizes the creation of an additional program, subject to future funding approval, to support further improvements in the long-term care sector. These changes directly affect nursing facilities and the employees who work within them by providing resources for professional development and operational stability.

Passed Jun 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2398

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to workforce development and patient safety

By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.

Passed Jan 3, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4902

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Fitchburg

Passed Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2370

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 vaccination

By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.

Passed Dec 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5381

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).

Signed into law Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 851

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Nov 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1709

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3189

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to Rosa Parks Day

By Messrs. Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3189) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Kip A. Diggs and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fourth of February as Rosa Parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1900

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track