Sen. Becca Rausch

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an honorary "choreographer laureate" position in Massachusetts to celebrate and promote the state's dance community. The governor appoints a Massachusetts resident choreographer (from a list of three nominees selected by a committee of dance leaders) for a 4-year term, renewable once. The laureate's duties include elevating dance arts, choreographing for state events, and encouraging public participation, with no salary but $1,000 annual expense reimbursement. It directly affects choreographers with a proven body of work in Massachusetts and aims to strengthen the state's dance legacy through formal recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets specific deadlines for electrifying the MBTA commuter rail system. It directly affects the MBTA and its operations by requiring the agency to meet defined timelines for transitioning from diesel to electric trains. The key mechanism is establishing legally binding deadlines for this infrastructure change, though the abstract does not specify exact dates or phases. The bill focuses on accelerating the electrification process for public transit service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2100) creates a special commission to study potential changes to regular pay and annual expenses for certain members of the Massachusetts General Court. The commission will investigate options for "additional regular compensation" and "annual expenses," but the bill itself does not change current pay rates or policies - it only authorizes the study. The resolution was introduced by Senators Keenan and Rausch and requires concurrent action by both legislative branches.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to interfere with someone reporting a civil rights violation. It directly affects individuals filing civil rights complaints and the legal system handling such cases. The key provision adds penalties for anyone who threatens or intimidates people attempting to exercise their civil rights, including those seeking to report discrimination or other violations.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to enforce accessibility for voters with disabilities by requiring an agent of the state secretary to inspect, at least once every four years, each polling place. Election Laws.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 503) of Cynthia Stone Creem, James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to decouple the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2666) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes, Patricia D. Jehlen, Nick Collins and others for legislation to establish Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1936) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund. Revenue.