Rep. Patrick Kearney

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 2565

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Scituate

By Representative Kearney of Scituate and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to appoint retired Scituate police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed May 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 9

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to campaign finance reform

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to clarify that corporations are not people and do not possess the same rights as human citizens. It would grant the state legislature broad authority to regulate corporate business activities and impose reasonable limits on political money to ensure equal access for all voters. Additionally, the proposal mandates public disclosure of all campaign contributions and expenditures to inform the public before elections. The amendment explicitly states that these changes do not infringe upon the freedom of the press.

Passed Apr 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4096

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a foreclosure review division

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division within the Superior Court Department. The Judiciary.

In committee Apr 3, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 3267

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to reinforce municipal territory authority

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the territorial limits of the town of Cohasset. Municipalities and Regional Government.

In committee Mar 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 80

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the oaths and affirmations of public office

By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 80) of Mindy Domb and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the oaths and affirmations of public office. The Judiciary.

Passed Nov 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4929

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety

Signed into law Nov 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor

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 1905

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1905) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.

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