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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Edward J. Kennedy Served 2019 - 2025 Democrat - First Middlesex

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.158  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.492  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.493  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.494  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.495  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.607  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.694  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.750  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.751  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.752  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.803  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.962  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.963  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.964  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.965  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1087  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1192  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1193  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1280  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1426  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1689  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1690  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1691  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1692  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1693  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2239  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2303  Senate, July 29, 2019 – Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Kennedy) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2239
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2392  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2445  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2512  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2625  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2636  Senate, April 16, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Kennedy) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2445.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2741  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2962  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3694  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4234  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4235  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.