Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Co-sponsor H 4553

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control

In committee Mar 17, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2853

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act for community empowerment

By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide local option for communities to choose energy projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Mar 17, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2861

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to encourage predictability in utility connections

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2861) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to service quality standards for public utilities and predictability in utility connections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Mar 17, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 499

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 506

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to assist municipal and district ratepayers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2845

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote gas safety

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish within the Department of Public Utilities an energy infrastructure oversight board to promote gas safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2862

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2862) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 175

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act banning the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2832

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)

By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 800

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act banning the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops

By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track