Sen. Mike Moore

Primary S 1212

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to enhance courthouse security

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1212) proposes legislative changes to improve security measures at courthouses. It directly affects courthouses, court staff, and the public using judicial facilities by aiming to strengthen physical and procedural safeguards. The official abstract states the bill seeks to enhance courthouse security but does not specify exact mechanisms or funding details in the provided text. As the abstract is brief, the summary is limited to the stated purpose without describing specific provisions. The bill was introduced by Senator Michael O. Moore and referred to the Judiciary committee.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances courthouse security (a core judicial component of criminal justice) by strengthening physical/procedural safeguards, directly protecting the court system as defined in the topic.90% confidence

Passed Dec 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 3299

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to modernize participation in public meetings

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3299) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Dec 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1319

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1319) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses unemployment compensation benefits and labor dispute resolution, directly supporting worker financial security and rights in employment conflicts.90% confidence

Passed Dec 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 263

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Dec 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 382

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring opioid use disorder education

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of John F. Keenan, Dylan A. Fernandes, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to require opioid use disorder education in public schools. Education.

EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid education curriculum in public schools, enhancing K-12 educational content and aligning with curriculum improvement indicators.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid use disorder education in public schools, a preventive public health measure directly addressing substance abuse treatment and mental health services within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2288

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2288) of Adam Gomez for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

EnergySupports EnergyBill removes woody biomass from emissions standards, promoting renewable energy use in municipal lighting plants by easing regulatory barriers for a renewable source.85% confidence EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening regulatory requirements for municipal plants and exempting a potential emissions source from reporting.92% confidence

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2287

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Adam Gomez for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly limits eligibility of woody biomass (a renewable energy source), directly restricting renewable energy development per its title and summary.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill limits woody biomass eligibility in energy, aligning with environmental concerns about deforestation and emissions from biomass combustion, thus supporting protection.85% confidence

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2289

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to expand the low income home energy assistance program

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2289) of Adam Gomez, Homar Gómez and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to expand the low income home energy assistance program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2390

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Resolve establishing the roadside litter prevention and cleanup task force

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2390) of Paul R. Feeney and Steven George Xiarhos that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to roadside litter prevention and cleanup. Transportation.

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 430

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to review special education financing structure for fiscal sustainability, supporting proper funding allocation for essential public services.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to review special education financing structure for fiscal sustainability, directly addressing funding health and long-term viability per education topic indicators.92% confidence

Passed Dec 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track