By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 753) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to enhance homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 766) requires public institutions of higher education, government facilities, and senior nutrition programs to offer plant-based protein options at every meal. It also mandates culinary arts programs and school health education to teach about the health, climate, and environmental benefits of plant-based diets and how to prepare them. The law applies directly to public colleges, government cafeterias, senior meal providers, and culinary schools, while allowing participants in programs like WIC to request plant-based meal preferences. It does not ban meat options but ensures accessible plant-based alternatives across these settings.
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2394) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to establishing year-round daily commuter rail service to Cape Cod, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2876).
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 602) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to a cranberry water use transfer program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2803).
Maddy summarySD 311 requires the MBTA to restore commuter rail service between Buzzards Bay station and South Station on the Cape Cod line within 12 months of the law taking effect. The service must operate year-round, with schedules adjusted to match local commuting patterns where feasible, and include at least three morning and three evening peak trips each weekday. This directly affects Cape Cod residents and workers who rely on rail for daily commutes to Boston. The bill mandates concrete operational changes to the MBTA's existing rail network without altering broader transportation policies.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish regulations defining post-construction healthy soil standards. Agriculture.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 540) of Dylan A. Fernandes that provisions be made to examine and report on the potential negative environmental and economic impacts of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 602) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2870).
