By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Bruce E. Tarr and Dawne Shand for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to convictions of retirees and eligibility for pensions. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require an annual report on the labor market needs of the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to clarify the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Maddy summarySD 2366 prohibits landfill disposal of electric/hybrid vehicle batteries and requires responsible end-of-life management. Battery providers (manufacturers/sellers) must manage batteries through reuse, repurposing, or recycling - prioritizing reuse before recycling - and coordinate with specialized recyclers. Secondary handlers (like recyclers) and providers must submit annual reports tracking battery volumes, recycling rates, and recovery of key materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel, etc.). The law directly affects battery manufacturers, sellers, recyclers, and vehicle owners, establishing a clear management hierarchy and reporting requirements to ensure proper handling.
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2835).
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions. Housing.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2151) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
