Sen. Barry Finegold

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2396) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Tewksbury from the provisions of the civil service law with regard to the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2973) of Barry R. Finegold, Tram T. Nguyen, David Allen Robertson and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Senate, December 19, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to blood donation (Senate, No. 1372),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft (Senate, No. 2994).

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to allow registered blood establishments, in addition to federal hospitals, to collect blood donations. The change directly affects organizations that operate blood banks and the individuals who donate blood to them. By updating the legal definition of who can collect blood, the legislation aims to expand the number of places where people can give blood. The provision does not alter the safety standards for blood collection but broadens the list of eligible facilities under existing regulations.

Senate, September 23, 2024 - New draft (Senator Finegold) to Senate Bill authorizing the town of Andover to convert a certain parcel of land for general municipal purposes (Senate, No. 2581).

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2924) of Barry R. Finegold (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt the position of Deputy Police Chief in the city of Amesbury from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2581) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to convert a certain parcel of land from school purposes to general municipal purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts state law to formally join the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Nurse Licensure Compact, a national agreement that allows nurses to hold a single license valid across multiple participating states. By joining this compact, the state will enable nurses who reside in Massachusetts to practice in other member states without needing to obtain separate licenses for each location. The legislation also establishes a new chapter in the General Laws to define key terms for the compact and authorizes the state board of nursing to impose fines of up to $2,000 for violations of nursing regulations. Additionally, the bill requires the state to update existing statutes to align with the compact's framework for multistate licensure and information sharing.

Senate, July 31, 2024 - New draft (Senator Finegold) to Senate Bill authorizing the town of Tewksbury to convert a certain parcel of land to general recreational purposes (Senate, No. 2819).

Senate, July 30, 2024 - New draft (Senator Finegold) to Senate Bill authorizing the town of Andover to convey a non-exclusive access easement over a certain parcel of land (Senate, No. 2784).