Sen. John Velis

Co-sponsor S 586

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to assist municipal and district ratepayers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady, Joan B. Lovely 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 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 625

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 625) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2523

Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act changing the term of office of the mayor in the city known as the town of Agawam to 4 years

Senate, September 2, 2021 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Velis) as a new draft for Senate, No. 1367.

Signed into law Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1256

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to employee leave of absence to comply with a family court order

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1256) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to employee leave of absence to comply with a family court order. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 623

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act prohibiting the sale of fur products

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 395

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 539

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding a farmland protection and viability action plan

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Anne M. Gobi, Natalie M. Blais, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 624

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act studying the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial products

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of John C. Velis, Jessica Ann Giannino, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to study the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 1385

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults

By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.

Passed Mar 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 921

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)

By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.

Passed Mar 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track