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S94Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to ensure the well being of all children in the commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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2016-01-21
Accompanied H429
S1238Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to implement a blue alert system in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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2016-01-21
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2052Engross

Sine Die
The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts paint stewardship program (Senate, No. 408),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled ...
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2016-01-21
Passed to be engrossed - Roll Call #215 [YEAS 25 - NAYS 11]
S2105Intro

Sine Die
For legislationfor legislation relative to the Gold Star tax abatement,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2105).
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2016-01-21
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S458Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to 2030 and 2040 emissions benchmarks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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2016-01-21
Postponed to the next session
S1321Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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2016-01-21
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2032Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to prohibit the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2032).
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2016-01-21
New draft substituted as amended, see S2093
S2095PassFor legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tina Jennings, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
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2016-01-20
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2016
S2037PassFor legislation to establish a department of public works in the town of Plainville,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2037).
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2016-01-20
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2016
S678Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Reported (residue) S2102
S671Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S658Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to provide for an investigation and study into expanding targeted student loan forgiveness programs. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2102
S79Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to create a special commission on behavior modification. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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2016-01-19
To Senate Rules Committee
S677Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to public higher education transfers. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2100
S663Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to provide tuition retention at the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2102
S653Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to in-state tuition retention for UMMS. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2102
S660Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to fees at community colleges and state universities. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2102
S651Intro

Sine Die
For legislation for reimbursement for costs of the ‘Learning Contract’. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2097
S676Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2099
S2100Intro

Sine Die
Relative to public higher education transfers
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2097Intro

Sine Die
For legislationfor legislation for reimbursement for costs of the ‘Learning Contract’,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2097).
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S673Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to improving graduation rates at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2099Intro

Sine Die
For legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2099).
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S659Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to a more robust public higher education oversight structure. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied a new draft, see S2102
S662Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2103Intro

Sine Die
Relative to substance use, treatment, education and prevention (House, No. 3947).
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2016-01-19
See H3947
S2102Intro

Sine Die
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth,- reports the accom...
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2016-01-19
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S665Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to establish a education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need. Higher Education.
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2016-01-19
Accompanied H1060
S2101Intro

Sine Die
Relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 678),-- reported, in part, a “Bill providing capital funding for public higher education (Senate, No. 2101)
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2016-01-19
To Senate Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Committee
S2094Intro

Sine Die
Relative to motor vehicle license suspension (Senate, No. 2021).
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2016-01-14
See S2021
S70Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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2016-01-14
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S65Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to bring child support home. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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2016-01-14
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S69Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to establish a health incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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2016-01-14
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S1865Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses. Transportation.
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2016-01-11
Accompanied a new draft, see S2088
S2089Intro

Sine Die
Text of Senate amendment (Senator Rush) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Norwood to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (House, No. 3684).
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2016-01-11
See H3684
S2088Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2088).
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2016-01-11
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S1855Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.
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2016-01-11
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
S2075PassFor legislation to authorize the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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2016-01-06
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 166 of the Acts of 2015
S1924PassFor legislation to authorize the town of Chelmsford to hold licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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2016-01-06
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 168 of the Acts of 2015
S2077Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jared Forgues, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
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2015-12-30
New draft substituted, see S2084
S1952Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to a bridge in Barre. Transportation.
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2015-12-28
New draft substituted, see S2082
S2082Engross

Sine Die
The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill amending chapter 486 of the acts of 2014 (Senate, No. 1952),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act further regulati...
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2015-12-28
Reprinted as amended, see S2083
S557Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services.
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2015-12-24
Accompanied a new draft, see S2081
S1467Engross

Sine Die
For legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.
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2015-12-23
Read second and ordered to a third reading
S1153Intro

Sine Die
For legislation relative to CARE. Public Health.
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2015-12-21
Accompanied a new draft, see H3911
S2038PassAuthorizing the city of Lynn to grant 1 additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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2015-12-16
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 152 of the Acts of 2015
S1118Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to establish an advanced dental hygiene practitioner level of practice. Public Health.
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2015-12-14
Accompanied a new draft, see S2076
S2066Intro

Sine Die
For legislation to authorize the appointment of a superintendent of streets in the town of Hardwick. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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2015-12-14
Accompanied H3865
S1929PassFor legislation to exempt the position of deputy fire chief in the town of Shrewsbury from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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2015-12-09
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2015
S1931PassFor legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to grant an additional liquor license. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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2015-12-04
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 145 of the Acts of 2015
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