Sen. Mike Moore

Senate, May 25, 2023 -- Text of amendment (820) (offered by Senator Montigny) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to clarify that corporations are not people and do not possess the same rights as human citizens. It would grant the state legislature broad authority to regulate corporate business activities and impose reasonable limits on political money to ensure equal access for all voters. Additionally, the proposal mandates public disclosure of all campaign contributions and expenditures to inform the public before elections. The amendment explicitly states that these changes do not infringe upon the freedom of the press.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Michael O. Moore and Steven G. Xiarhos for legislation relative to timely care and saving lives. Public Health.

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5391) of Hannah Kane, James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) that the town of Westborough be authorized to approve certain additional tax exemptions of qualifying senior residents. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to sewer privilege fees in the town of Millbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

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 Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam J. Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.

By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4755) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) that the town of Upton be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5191) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to the employment contract for the director of public works in the town of Upton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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.