Senate, July 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Feeney) to the Senate Bill enabling partnerships for growth (Senate, No. 2842).
Senate, June 15, 2023 -- Text of amendment (51) (offered by Senator Collins) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2397) to the House Bill to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity.
Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts Senate resolution expresses the state's support for Israel and calls on the U.S. government to assist victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks. The document formally requests the safe return of individuals held hostage during the assault and condemns the actions taken by Hamas. It also highlights concerns over rising antisemitism and asks that a copy of the resolution be sent to the President and Congress. As a formal statement of solidarity rather than a law, the bill does not create new legal obligations or change existing policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special sick leave bank specifically for Katelyn Salome, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Correction. It allows other department employees to voluntarily donate their sick, personal, or vacation days to this fund for Salome's use. The law also states that any unused days in the bank must be moved to an extended illness leave account if Salome leaves her job or asks to close the bank. Additionally, the donated days can only be used for illnesses or disabilities directly related to the reason the bank was established.
