By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to unemployment benefits for certain furloughed federal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Senate, January 24, 2019 -- Offered by Senators Joanne M. Comerford and Bruce E. Tarr relative to forming a Special Senate working group to assess the ongoing impacts of the federal shutdown.
By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 72) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) to address the statewide impacts of the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown.
Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution declares Montague a symbolic "Apartheid-Free Community" and commits the town to opposing racism and discrimination. It specifically affirms solidarity with Palestinians facing systemic human rights abuses described by international bodies as apartheid, and pledges to work toward ending support for Israel's policies of settlement and occupation. The resolution recommends the Select Board forward it to Massachusetts state officials, but does not create new legal obligations or alter local laws.
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.
