Sen. Paul Mark

Maddy summaryMassachusetts bill SD 2280 (An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights) expands labor protections for workers not covered by federal law. It redefines "employee" to include workers for nonprofits, healthcare facilities, and vendors serving the state, while explicitly excluding agricultural workers and domestic workers. The bill creates new rules for union authorization (requiring written majority support) and defines "joint employer" to hold multiple entities accountable for workplace terms. These changes aim to strengthen organizing rights and collective bargaining for private-sector workers across the Commonwealth.

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the sale of mixed drinks for off-premises consumption. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relate to the classification of special municipal employees. Public Service.

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a section of state law to update terminology related to document storage. It replaces the outdated phrase "micrographic process" with a requirement that documents must be entered "in a format approved by the Secretary of the Commonwealth." The change affects how government records are stored and maintained, shifting from a specific physical format (microfilm) to a flexible, approved digital or electronic format. It is a procedural update with no direct impact on citizens or new policy requirements.

Senate, July 24, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2556).

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes, Paul W. Mark and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.