Sen. Dylan Fernandes

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 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 H 4652

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding decarceration and COVID-19

By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. 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 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

Primary H 4094

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing the county of Dukes County to borrow funds to pay costs of acquiring land, constructing buildings and other facilities as the county shall require, making capital improvements to county facilities, acquiring items of capital equipment, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto

By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the county of Dukes County be authorized to borrow funds to pay costs of acquiring land and for certain other capital improvements. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Signed into law Jun 30, 2020 0 co-sponsors

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

Co-sponsor H 685

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to election day registration

By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws.

Passed Jun 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 389

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act ensuring municipal participation of the widest eligible range

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.

Passed Jun 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4448

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health

Passed Jun 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track