Sen. Viriato M. deMacedo

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Michael D. Brady, Viriato M. deMacedo, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish three new commissions on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural amendment (S.2231) offered by Senator Tarr to the 2020 fiscal year appropriations bill. It modifies the funding bill that covers government departments, commissions, and activities in the Commonwealth. The amendment itself does not establish new policy but adjusts specific budgetary provisions within the larger appropriations measure. It directly affects the budget implementation process for state government operations in fiscal year 2020.

Maddy summaryThis bill is an amendment to a fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill, but the provided abstract does not specify the exact changes made by Senator deMacedo's amendment. The abstract only identifies it as an amendment to the broader appropriations bill covering departmental funding, institutions, and certain activities. Without details on the specific provision being amended or its policy impact, a summary of concrete changes cannot be provided. The abstract describes the bill's procedural context but not its substantive content or who it affects.

Maddy summaryThe provided context for S 2190 only identifies it as an amendment (offered by Senators deMacedo and Tarr) to another amendment (Senate No. 2186), which itself relates to a House Bill (No. 3594) titled "to lift the cap on kids." The abstract does not specify the amendment's actual text, policy details, or who it affects. Without clear language describing the bill's provisions or the meaning of "lift the cap on kids," a substantive summary cannot be created. More detailed information about the amendment's content is needed for an accurate explanation.