By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summarySD 141 protects access to library materials in Massachusetts public and school libraries by requiring that materials remain available during challenges and setting clear standards for their selection. It directly affects school librarians, school committees, and students by mandating that library materials must be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose, and not be removed based on personal, political, or doctrinal views. Key provisions include requiring written library policies aligned with American Library Association standards, ensuring challenged materials stay on shelves until a school committee vote, and prohibiting disciplinary action against librarians who select materials in good faith. The bill also expands student expression rights to include "receiving information" through school libraries, reinforcing access to educational materials.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to starter home school cost reimbursement. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1845) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to 911 emergency telecommunicators inclusion in the heart bill. Public Service.
Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, Senate Bill S 1848, titled "An Act relative to protecting local retirees," is legislation proposed by Mr. Feeney. Its stated purpose is to protect local retirees. The specific mechanisms or provisions it uses to achieve this protection are not detailed in the provided abstract.
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding free expression (Senate, No. 2328),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2696).
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to extend live and simulcast horse racing from one location to another venue, allowing people at different sites to watch and bet on the same race simultaneously. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to further fair housing in real estate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
