Sen. Paul Feeney

Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended)

Senate, May 18, 2026 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3076).

Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors working on Massachusetts construction projects exceeding $1 million to gradually increase the proportion of work performed by apprentices in approved training programs. Starting six months after the bill's passage, 5% of the total hourly work must be done by apprentices, rising to 10% after one year and 15% after two years. It applies to all employees directly on-site who receive hourly wages and are subject to prevailing wage laws. The requirement covers projects where contractors or subcontractors are directly employing workers, aiming to expand apprenticeship opportunities within the construction industry.

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2976) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger, Cindy F. Friedman, Pavel M. Payano, Cynthia Stone Creem and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of law. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1859) of Paul R. Feeney (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the calculation of the pension of Walter L. Guertin. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to protect the independence of clinical decision making. Public Health.

Maddy summaryHD 5132 allows North Attleborough seniors meeting specific income and residency requirements to reduce their property tax bills. To qualify, residents must be 67+ (62 for joint applicants), own and occupy their home as their primary residence for at least 10 years, have household income below $90,000 (joint), and pass asset tests set by the town. Applications must be submitted annually by September 1, with a yearly cap of 500 exemptions. The program expires after 3 years but can be renewed by the town council.

Filed by Mr. Feeney -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Financial Services until May 4, 2026 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to financial services matters.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2145) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and Hannah Kane for legislation to designate October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1851) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to maintenance of physical examinations records for public safety personnel. Public Service.