Sen. James T. Welch

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

Primary S 231

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to sports wagering

By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of James T. Welch and Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 175

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-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 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 797

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4559

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to regulate sports wagering

In committee Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2592

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act reforming the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in the Commonwealth

Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (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; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).

In committee Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1264

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to further provide a rental arrearage program

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.

Passed Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 736

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring sexual misconduct climate surveys at institutions of higher education

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. Higher Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 327

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act concerning genocide education

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 764

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track