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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Edward J. Kennedy Democrat - First Middlesex

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2359 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for the adoption of resolutions condemning political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
  SD.2922 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to school transportation vendors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education.
S.158  SD.1866 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Edward J. Kennedy and Nick Collins for legislation relative to one day alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.492  SD.84 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mary S. Keefe, Brian W. Murray, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.493  SD.85 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, David Allen Robertson, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.494  SD.86 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 494) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.495  SD.87 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 495) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor, Joseph A. Boncore, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.607  SD.88 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce the financial burden of surprise medical bills for patients. Financial Services.
S.694  SD.499 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 694) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to assist community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
S.750  SD.89 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.
S.751  SD.92 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 751) of Edward J. Kennedy, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.
S.752  SD.1242 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 752) of Edward J. Kennedy, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure higher education student and campus safety. Higher Education.
S.803  SD.1142 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Edward J. Kennedy, Joseph A. Boncore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to creating a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
S.962  SD.91 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.963  SD.280 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Edward J. Kennedy and Rady Mom for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
S.964  SD.1184 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mike Connolly, Mary S. Keefe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary.
S.965  SD.1545 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the use of public transportation by jurors. The Judiciary.
S.1087  SD.83 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to raise employment and combating opioids through vocational education and rehabilitation (RECOVER). Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1192  SD.1188 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Edward J. Kennedy, Sheila C. Harrington and José F. Tosado (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the town charter of Groton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1193  SD.1212 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1193) of Edward J. Kennedy and Sheila C. Harrington (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the Board of Park Commissioners of the town of Dunstable. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1280  SD.2091 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1280) of Edward J. Kennedy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to prohibit the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. Public Health.
S.1426  SD.556 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the discharge of firearms without regard for the risk of harm or penalty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1689  SD.90 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
S.1690  SD.276 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1690) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
S.1691  SD.759 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1691) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue.
S.1692  SD.1880 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of Edward J. Kennedy, David Allen Robertson, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.
S.1693  SD.1988 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1693) of Edward J. Kennedy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to a senior state property tax deferral program. Revenue.
S.2239  SD.2454 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conveyance by lease or easement and change of use of conservation land in the town of Groton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2303  Senate, July 29, 2019 – Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Kennedy) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2239
H.2392  HD.3135 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2392) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2445  SD.2698 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2445) of Edward J. Kennedy (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to repeal Chapter 46 of the Acts of Two Thousand and Seventeen, wherein certain parcels of land in the city of Lowell were transferred for the construction of a high school. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2512  SD.2797 Filed by Mr. Kennedy-- Order relative to granting the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development until April 1, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to artists.
S.2625  SD.2896 Filed by Mr. Kennedy -- Order relative to granting the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development until June 2, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document, relative to procurement services for artists.
S.2636  Senate, April 16, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Kennedy) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2445.
S.2741  SD.2937 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2741) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to summer courses at virtual schools. Education.
S.2962  SD.3080 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2962) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kara Turco, an employee of the Middlesex County Sherriff's Department. Public Service.
H.3694  HD.4135 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to the terms of office for newly appointed cemetery commissioners in the town of Westford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4234  HD.4647 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4234) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to grant two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4235  HD.4649 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to rename the board of selectmen in said town to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.