Sen. Paul Mark

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1611) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Paul W. Mark for legislation to offer natural organic reduction as an environmentally-friendly burial alternative; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1612) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to burial alternatives that protect the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2851).

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to amend the sewer district in the town of Colrain. Environment and Natural Resources.

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate, No. 507),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2898).

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to the creation of the office of municipal efficiency and regionalization (OMER). State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to improve campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities to adjust traffic signal timing at crosswalks where slower pedestrians regularly cross. It mandates that cities and towns create lists of locations frequented by people walking slower than 3.5 feet per second (such as those with mobility issues, wheelchair users, or walking with others), and then adjust signal walk times to allow safe crossing. The law directs the department to create regulations requiring these adjustments at signalized crosswalks in listed areas. This directly affects local governments and traffic signal operations in communities with high pedestrian activity.

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish protections for homeowners by regulating mortgage lenders' handling of insurance payouts (loss drafts) after property damage. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Paul W. Mark and Manny Cruz for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services.