Sen. Becca Rausch

Co-sponsor S 2805

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications

Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).

In committee Jul 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4295

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles

By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary.

Passed Jul 7, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4820

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).

Signed into law Jul 6, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 2659

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2659) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.

Passed Jul 2, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 956

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act removing the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. The Judiciary.

Passed Jun 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1346

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act removing the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. The Judiciary.

Passed Jun 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5128

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to saving Black lives and transforming public safety

By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

In committee Jun 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5141

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to make Juneteenth Independence Day a state holiday

By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

In committee Jun 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4778

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19

House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.

Passed Jun 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 719

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to ranked choice voting

By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 719) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the use of ranked choice voting in certain elections. Election Laws.

Passed Jun 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track