Sen. Nick Collins

Primary S 3119

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING AUGUST 8 AND 9, 2026 AS THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY

Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 8 and 9, 2026, as the official sales tax holiday weekend for the state. It directly affects consumers who purchase eligible items during those two days, allowing them to buy goods without paying the usual sales tax. The resolution formally sets these specific dates in accordance with existing state laws that require the legislature to choose a weekend each year for this tax break.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary sales tax relief to consumers, reducing financial burden on households during the designated weekend.85% confidence

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Primary SD 1936

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to safe and responsible development

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Primary SD 1972

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to concurrent police jurisdiction on certain Massachusetts Port Authority properties in the city of Boston

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Co-sponsor S 2231

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.2231

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural amendment (S.2231) offered by Senator Tarr to the 2020 fiscal year appropriations bill. It modifies the funding bill that covers government departments, commissions, and activities in the Commonwealth. The amendment itself does not establish new policy but adjusts specific budgetary provisions within the larger appropriations measure. It directly affects the budget implementation process for state government operations in fiscal year 2020.

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Primary S 2856

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Amendment S.2856

Senate, July 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Collins) to the Senate Bill enabling partnerships for growth (Senate, No. 2842).

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Co-sponsor S 2877

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.2877

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Primary SD 1316

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to modernize the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets

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Primary S 2405

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Amendment S.2405

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.

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Co-sponsor S 2462

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE

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.

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