Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz

May 21, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2713). (Representative McKenna of Webster dissenting).

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of William N. Brownsberger, Mark C. Montigny, Denise Provost, Cynthia Stone Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.

By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to a micro-business stimulus package due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1806) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Sonia Chang-Diaz, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent bureaucratic overreach in the collection of student debt. Higher Education.