Sen. Liz Miranda

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the official title of the Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor to "Her Honor," "His Honor," or "Their Honor." The measure would also update the text to remove outdated language regarding property and religious qualifications for the office. If passed, the amendment would require a majority vote of the General Court and subsequent approval by voters to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to remove restrictions on voting rights for individuals with felony convictions who are currently incarcerated. Specifically, it proposes deleting language that excludes people in correctional facilities due to felony sentences from the right to vote. If passed, the change would allow incarcerated individuals to cast ballots regardless of their felony status. The measure requires approval by both houses of the legislature and a vote by the public to become part of the state constitution.

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda for legislation to improve environmental justice in the Commonwealth by establishing the Green Zones Act. Environment and Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges state agencies to improve care for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death. It calls for expanding screening programs to identify at-risk patients earlier and collaborating with federal partners to enhance these efforts. The resolution also requests updates to the state's cardiovascular plan to accelerate quality improvements in treatment, monitoring, and health outcomes. Because it is a resolution rather than a law, it does not create new legal requirements or directly affect specific individuals.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health.

By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1905) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.

By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1826) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a fee up to 2 per cent of the purchase price upon the transfer of certain real property. Housing.