Sen. James T. Welch

Primary S 79

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect

By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Nov 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2180

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishing a special senate committee on health care cost containment and reform

Senate, October 16, 2017 -- Offered by Senator James T. Welch relative to establishing a special senate committee on health care cost containment and reform

Passed Nov 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2195

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Strengthening Public Safety and Reducing Unlicensed Driving

Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #23 (Senator McGee) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185)

Introduced Oct 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2198

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Bail Reform

Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #156 (Welch) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185)

Introduced Oct 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1475

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of James E. Timilty, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.

Passed Oct 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 791

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act for justice reinvestment

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 2, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1674

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act supporting voluntary income tax assistance sites

By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of James T. Welch, Frank A. Moran, Joan B. Lovely and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to support voluntary income tax assistance sites. Revenue.

Passed Sep 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 171

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to retail liquor sales to caterers

By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jul 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2781

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the city of Chicopee to lease a certain building

By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2781) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Chicopee be authorized to lease a certain building in said city for a term of twenty-five years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jun 29, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 2150

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Patient Protection and Empowerment

Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (527) (offered by Senator James T. Welch) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements

Introduced May 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track