Sen. Ed Kennedy

Co-sponsor S 2251

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Passed Feb 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2245

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act defining Agritourism

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2245) of Edward J. Kennedy, Anne M. Gobi, Smitty Pignatelli, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to define Agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Passed Feb 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1343

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 111

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven, Adam G. Hinds and others for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jan 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 118

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act concerning food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 3725

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing alternates on the Tyngsborough conservation commission

By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3725) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to providing for the appointment of two alternate members of the conservation commission of the town of Tyngsborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jan 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 3724

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the disbursement of funds held by the town of Westford

By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3724) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the disbursement of certain funds held in escrow by the town of Westford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jan 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 1453

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act prohibiting the use of lead paint on outdoor structures

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. Public Health.

Passed Jan 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2891

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to education and critically low staffing levels in schools

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to education and critically low staffing levels in schools. Public Service.

In committee Jan 6, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2198

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the preservation of wetlands and water resources in Chapter 40B applications

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2198) of David M. Rogers and others relative to municipal natural resource protection bylaws or ordinances and the preservation of wetlands and water resources in certain housing applications. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Jan 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track