By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance. Financial Services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state to cover health insurance premiums for qualifying adjunct faculty at public higher education institutions. It defines eligible faculty as those teaching at least two 3-credit courses per semester (or four annually), regardless of funding source or employment term. The state will gradually increase its share of premium costs over five years, starting at 25% in the first year and reaching 75% by the sixth year. A working group must study adjunct faculty retirement benefits, compensation, and career pathways, reporting findings by December 2026. The bill directly affects adjunct faculty at state universities, community colleges, and UMass campuses.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a public higher education contingent faculty reform pilot program. Higher Education.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 63) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a food justice frontline. Agriculture.
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Adam Gomez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture.
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 443) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2868).
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2867).
