Sen. Mike Rush

Co-sponsor S 2711

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools

May 21,2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Michael F. Rush and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2711) ought to pass.

In committee May 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2377

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting veterans’ preference in hiring practices

By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2377) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.

Passed May 20, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2179

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to GIC composition and transparency

By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Peter Capano and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.

Passed May 20, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5073

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the quorum requirement for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to quorum requirements for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipalities and Regional Government.

In committee May 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1162

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Patrick M. O'Connor, William L. Crocker, Jr., Angelo L. D'Emilia, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 16

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.

Passed May 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4080

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the charter of the town of Dedham

By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4080) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to amend the charter of said town by changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed May 11, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 645

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Financial Services.

Passed May 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 178

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote economic development and market access for emerging businesses

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed May 7, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 185

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed May 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track