Sen. Joan Lovely

Co-sponsor S 1179

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3457

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to electric bicycles

By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3457) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Steven C. Owens and others relative to electric bicycles. Transportation.

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1519

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4131

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the city of Salem to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises of Peter's Bella Pizza at 84 Highland Avenue

By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4131) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2341

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2616

Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act expanding access to adoption

Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Rules to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to expanding access to adoption (Senate, No. 123) that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 13, 2022, with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act expanding access to adoption” (Senate, No. 2616)

Signed into law Apr 8, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 1815

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. Revenue.

Passed Apr 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1921

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the taxation of cider

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.

Passed Apr 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 824

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.

Passed Apr 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3061

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3061) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.

Passed Apr 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track