Senate Ways and Means Vice Chair
Cindy.Friedman@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 313
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 313
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1432
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.84 | SD.1120 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Robyn K. Kennedy, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.175 | SD.1473 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.420 | SD.1113 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| S.645 | SD.1130 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Cindy F. Friedman, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to out-of-network billing. Financial Services. | |
| S.646 | SD.1132 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
| S.647 | SD.1471 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to preserving preventive services without cost sharing. Financial Services. | |
| H.668 | HD.118 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to allow remote participation at town meetings. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.684 | HD.226 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 684) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.685 | HD.229 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to offer early voting in town elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.748 | SD.1126 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Richard M. Haggerty, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.749 | SD.2232 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.750 | SD.2233 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.804 | HD.230 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.978 | SD.1142 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Cindy F. Friedman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.979 | SD.1168 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kelly W. Pease, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. | |
| S.980 | SD.1472 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary. | |
| S.981 | SD.1694 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to guilty but with a mental illness. The Judiciary. | |
| S.982 | SD.1795 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.983 | SD.2050 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Cindy F. Friedman, Lydia Edwards, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1183 | SD.1115 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1183) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1184 | SD.1470 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1184) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1246 | SD.1122 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1247 | SD.1129 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1248 | SD.1474 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1248) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1249 | SD.2231 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1375 | SD.1117 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1375) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patrick M. O'Connor, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to postpartum depression screening. Public Health. | |
| S.1376 | SD.1133 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths. Public Health. | |
| S.1377 | SD.2200 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Cindy F. Friedman and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the health care workforce. Public Health. | |
| S.1678 | SD.1118 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1679 | SD.1121 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Cindy F. Friedman, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Option (d) beneficiaries. Public Service. | |
| S.1680 | SD.1125 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
| S.1827 | SD.1124 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1827) of Cindy F. Friedman and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue. | |
| S.1828 | SD.1308 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1828) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
| S.2008 | SD.1111 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis and Sean Garballey for legislation to designate the “Giant Puffball” fungus as the official mushroom of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2128 | SD.1112 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2801 | HD.228 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2801) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2866 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (180) (offered by Senator Friedman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| S.2890 | Senate, July 24, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Friedman) to the House Bill reorganizing the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. (House, No. 3775). | ||
| S.2986 | SD.3505 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kate Sout-Sorm, an employee of the department of transitional assistance. Public Service. | |
| S.2988 | Senate, December 9, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Friedman) to the House Bill relative to town meeting vacancy in the town of Burlington (House, No. 4708). | ||
| H.3165 | HD.225 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to regulate new construction or major renovation projects that do not qualify as fossil fuel-free buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3775 | HD.119 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) for legislation to reorganize the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. in the town of Lexington. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4026 | HD.4479 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4026) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town manager act for the town of Arlington relative to the appointment of the town manager. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4027 | HD.4478 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4027) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to allow print free digital legal notices for the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4028 | HD.4480 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4028) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be exempt from certain provisions of the civil service law relative to the recruitment and hiring of full time permanent police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4236 | HD.4477 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers for legislation to repeal the prohibition of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from locating a facility within a certain distance of the Arlington Catholic High School. Transportation. | |
| S.2440 | SD.2663 | By Ms. Friedman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2440) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eliza Coady Perez, Susan Perkins, Ann Marie Faust and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to improve student and staff attendance and performance by ensuring CO2 monitoring in schools throughout the Commonwealth. Education. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.