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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Adam G. Hinds Served 2017 - 2022 Democrat - Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden

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  adam.hinds@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 109-E
Boston, MA, 02133
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(413) 344-4561
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2331 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to expand home ownership opportunities for the middle class. Housing.
  HD.4369 By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Adams be authorized to establish a Greylock Glen commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4670 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Adam G. Hinds that the State Retirement Board be directed to authorize June Tooley to purchase 16 years of creditable service. Public Service.
S.12  SD.25 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Adam G. Hinds, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
S.49  SD.1596 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to funeral expenses of indigent persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.85  SD.1635 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.151  SD.1600 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mindy Domb, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.152  SD.1605 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of Adam G. Hinds and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.153  SD.1615 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Adam G. Hinds, Kay Khan, Mindy Domb, Jon Santiago and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure timely physician licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.205  SD.1629 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Adam G. Hinds, Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Rural Policy Advisory Commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.206  SD.1803 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to innovative communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.405  SD.26 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Adam G. Hinds, Jack Patrick Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
S.406  SD.1606 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Adam G. Hinds, Mindy Domb, Julian Cyr, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote access to democracy in Massachusetts. Election Laws.
S.484  SD.1613 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Smitty Pignatelli, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.485  SD.1616 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.486  SD.1781 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 486) of Adam G. Hinds, Mindy Domb, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to protect public and private woodlands and woodlots in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.597  SD.1587 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Adam G. Hinds and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.634  HD.137 By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of John Barrett, III and Adam G. Hinds relative to the annual election of members to serve on the school committee of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District. Election Laws.
S.747  SD.1594 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts. Higher Education.
S.800  SD.1624 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 800) of Adam G. Hinds, Carlos Gonzalez, Bud L. Williams, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a task force to study racial disparities in home ownership and reducing the wealth gap. Housing.
S.950  SD.1586 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to lift the billable hours cap for bar advocates. The Judiciary.
S.951  SD.1588 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish the right of disposition. The Judiciary.
S.952  SD.1597 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to modernize time-share extension and termination procedures. The Judiciary.
S.953  SD.1620 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Adam G. Hinds, Mary S. Keefe, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance data transparency within the prosecutorial system. The Judiciary.
S.1129  SD.1609 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1129) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the growth of hemp. Cannabis Policy.
S.1188  SD.1584 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to forest wardens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1189  SD.1638 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Adam G. Hinds, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the local infrastructure development program. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1268  SD.1601 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Adam G. Hinds, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mary S. Keefe, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
S.1269  SD.1614 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Adam G. Hinds and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to support rural volunteer emergency medical technicians. Public Health.
S.1270  SD.1626 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) of Adam G. Hinds, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Bruce E. Tarr and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote the health and well-being of mothers and infants. Public Health.
S.1416  SD.1637 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Smitty Pignatelli for legislation relative to volunteer ambulance service. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1543  SD.1598 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1543) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a study on alternative retirement benefits of public employees . Public Service.
S.1544  SD.1599 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1544) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a study on providing absolute social security coverage for public employees. Public Service.
S.1673  SD.1591 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rural jobs act. Revenue.
S.1674  SD.1610 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mark C. Montigny, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the affordability of child care . Revenue.
S.1675  SD.1612 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1675) of Adam G. Hinds, Julian Cyr, Mary S. Keefe and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to gaming revenue and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Revenue.
S.1676  SD.1623 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1676) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to address challenges of rural zip codes and state revenue calculations. Revenue.
H.1760  HD.656 By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of John Barrett, III and Adam G. Hinds relative to the fire district in the town of Williamstown. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1819  HD.1996 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1819) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to the Sherwood Forest Road maintenance district in the town of Becket. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1857  SD.1592 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of Adam G. Hinds and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to municipal procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1858  SD.1604 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Adam G. Hinds and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to require the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to include representatives of the LGBTQ community. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1859  SD.1622 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1859) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to support educational collaboratives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1860  SD.1627 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1860) of Adam G. Hinds, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a needs assessment of municipal public safety and security facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1861  SD.1632 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1861) of Adam G. Hinds, Ryan C. Fattman, Natalie M. Blais, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a PILOT reimbursement commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1862  SD.1634 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1862) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Eric P. Lesser, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish 413 day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1863  SD.1636 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Adam G. Hinds, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tiny homes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1973  SD.1589 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Adam G. Hinds and Mindy Domb for legislation to provide oversight to leverage economic security in rural Massachusetts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1974  SD.1590 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of Adam G. Hinds, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to municipal net metering facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1975  SD.1603 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of Adam G. Hinds, Thomas M. Stanley, Mike Connolly, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Department of Public Utilities' proceedings and gas pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1976  SD.1611 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Adam G. Hinds and Michael O. Moore relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1977  SD.1628 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor and Julian Cyr for legislation to promote clean energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2022  SD.1608 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2022) of Adam G. Hinds, Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Public Arts Program. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2023  SD.1633 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2023) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to establish a food tourism task force. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2097  SD.1576 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2097) of Adam G. Hinds and Smitty Pignatelli for legislation to promote bicycle safety. Transportation.
S.2098  SD.1585 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of Adam G. Hinds and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to school bus safety. Transportation.
S.2099  SD.1631 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2099) of Adam G. Hinds, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial motorcycle license plates . Transportation.
S.2185  SD.2292 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2185) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure fair funding for rural schools. Education.
S.2237  SD.2402 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2237) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Peter Ferony, an employee of the Massachusetts Trial Court. The Judiciary.
S.2868  SD.2979 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2868) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to enhance worker protection. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2869  SD.2980 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2869) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to protect working parents during the COVID-19 emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2870  SD.3017 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2870) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds and John Barrett, III for legislation relative to the Baker Hill Road District. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2992  Senate, December 29, 2020 --Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Hinds) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Egremont to seek approval to utilize a portion of French Park to construct a broadband headend (House, No. 4963).
H.3077  HD.69 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3077) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to designating a certain bridge in the town of Dalton as the Specialist Mitchell K. Daehling memorial bridge. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3631  HD.4032 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds relative to certain compensation for municipal employees in the towns of Richmond and West Stockbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3651  HD.3599 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3651) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds that the commissioner of Agricultural Resources be authorized to release certain land in the town of Cummington from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3679  HD.4073 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3679) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to the position of appointed treasurer-collector in the town of Hinsdale. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3684  HD.4117 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patricia Harrison, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.3863  HD.4232 By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and Adam G. Hinds relative to apportionment of certain betterments by the Lanesborough Village Fire and Water District. Revenue.
H.3906  HD.4315 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3906) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) for legislation to validate the actions taken at the annual town election held on May 4, 2019 in the town of Chester. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3952  HD.4308 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Adam G. Hinds and John Barrett, III for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Christine Smith, an employee of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Public Service.
H.3955  HD.4326 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3955) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the continued employment of Michael Wayne as a member of the police department of the town of Williamsburg notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4065  HD.4462 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4065) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Otis be authorized to establish recall elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4254  HD.4680 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4254) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainfield be authorized to continue the employment of fire chief David Alvord. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4258  HD.4668 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Leah Reed, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.4272  HD.4700 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4272) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to horse racing within the town of Great Barrington. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4283  HD.4708 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4283) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Chester be authorized to convert the positions of town treasurer, town tax collector, and town clerk from elected positions to appointed positions. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4575  HD.4933 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Victoria Deschamps, an employee of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Public Service.
H.4699  HD.5035 By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to protect elections. Election Laws.
H.4948  HD.5206 By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4948) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Ashfield be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4971  HD.5229 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Brian Bailey, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.5122  HD.5387 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5122) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen in said town to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.5175  HD.5352 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5175) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize elected officers in the town of Lee to serve on the board of public works of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1545  SD.1662 By Mr. Hinds (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Bernard J. Goclowski and Smitty Pignatelli for legislation relative to the retirement benefits of Bernard J. Goclowski. Public Service. This bill is by request. *
S.2096  SD.1161 By Mr. Hinds (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2096) of Karen Christensen for legislation to fund a study of passenger service on the housatonic rail line. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.