Sen. Brendan Crighton

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts laws governing ride-hailing companies (like Uber and Lyft). It requires these companies to report monthly ride data by location and charge a 6.25% fee on most pre-arranged rides, except those booked through public transit or paratransit programs. Municipalities can now impose a $2.25 congestion fee per ride (funds directed to public transit, bike/pedestrian projects, and EV infrastructure), while prohibiting local governments from adding extra licensing or operational rules for these companies. The bill also mandates clear fare estimates showing price differences between shared and single-occupancy rides.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to support municipal light plants during emergencies. It allows these community-owned utilities to sell, rent, or lease equipment (like generators or tools) used for emergency mutual aid - when one town helps another during power outages. It also ensures employees providing this emergency assistance receive the same workers' compensation coverage and benefits as if they were working on regular utility duties. The changes directly affect municipal light plants and their workers participating in mutual aid efforts across towns.

By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Ronald J. Colosi, Jr., for legislation to provide for domestic partners through public employee pensions. Public Service.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mandatory recess for elementary and middle school students. Education.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1809) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to special needs trusts and pensions. Public Service.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to local preference in affordable housing. Housing.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1811) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to creditable service for certain public safety officers. Public Service.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1808) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to enhance cost of living adjustment for certain long term career public retirees. Public Service.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the GREEN Initiative to retrofit existing low- and moderate-income housing in designated "gateway" municipalities (or smaller qualifying communities) to meet ultra-energy-efficient standards. It requires retrofits to use clean heating (like heat pumps) and cooking technologies (like induction stoves), with priority for buildings under six housing units. Funding comes from utility companies (up to $30 million annually) and other sources, while protecting tenants from rent hikes tied to weatherization work through enforceable "tenant-owner agreements." The goal is to reduce emissions in affordable housing through energy-efficient upgrades powered by renewable electricity where possible.

Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts Senate resolution (SD 1915) calls on the U.S. President and Congress to convene a conference to revise the UN Charter. It proposes transforming the UN into a "United Federation of Nations" with a global legislature, executive branch, international court system, and Bill of Rights to strengthen global law enforcement and make war obsolete. The resolution argues the current UN structure fails to prevent conflict and requests federal action to support these amendments. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create law but expresses Massachusetts' position on international governance reform.