By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2508) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny and Mark D. Sylvia for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Andrew Setera, an employee of the trial court. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2179) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to sell naming rights to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties operated by the MCCA. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senate, June 2, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2179) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to sell naming rights to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties operated by the MCCA, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2524).
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect personal biometric data. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552).
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority to sell or license naming rights for its facilities, such as the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties. The legislation requires the Authority to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of enactment, keeping the bidding process open for at least 120 days, while ensuring the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center retains its current name. Any revenue generated from these sales must be split evenly between the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Massachusetts Cultural Council to fund statewide tourism promotion and cultural programming.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts state laws to replace outdated terms like "handicapped" and "mentally retarded" with modern, person-first language such as "individuals with disabilities" and "intellectual or developmental disabilities." The legislation directly affects various statutes within Chapter 6 of the General Laws, which cover areas including employment, veterans' benefits, and general disability protections. By systematically changing these specific words throughout the legal code, the bill ensures that official state documents use respectful and current terminology when referring to people with disabilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board to grant creditable service to Kellie Martin, an employee of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, for the period between August 28, 2003, and August 28, 2006. To receive this additional service credit for her retirement calculation, Ms. Martin must pay a lump sum or installments equal to the deductions that would have been taken from her salary during those years, plus applicable interest. The legislation specifically applies only to her individual retirement allowance and does not change any broader laws or affect other employees.
