By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue.
Sen. Bill Driscoll
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income. Revenue.
Maddy summarySD 2534 simplifies solar and energy storage permitting by requiring local authorities to accept electronic applications and set clear deadlines: incomplete applications must be corrected within 5 business days, and applications are automatically approved after 10 business days if no action is taken. The bill limits inspections to one per system, mandates a completion certificate within 10 business days, and prohibits utilities from demanding extra inspections before system operation. This directly affects homeowners, businesses, and installers seeking solar or energy storage systems, as well as local permitting offices and utility companies. These changes aim to reduce delays and costs in the installation process.
Senate, June 11, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to primary care for you (Senate, No. 867),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3116).
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.
Senate, September 25, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (being the text of Senate document 2608, printed as amended)
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2963) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2975) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to provide equitable access to military creditable service for judges. Public Service.
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to fire safety in college communities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.