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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.2891 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to education and critically low staffing levels in schools. Public Service.
  SD.3128 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.118  SD.2011 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.213  SD.1322 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.303  HD.2792 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 303) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the issuance of certain licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Westford. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
S.346  SD.1321 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to high school financial literacy education. Education.
S.565  SD.599 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.566  SD.600 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 566) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.567  SD.1338 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 567) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo 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.568  SD.1346 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 568) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.569  SD.2101 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mattress stewardship plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.570  SD.2104 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 570) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, John H. Rogers, Diana DiZoglio 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.571  SD.2196 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 571) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to diversify farmland opportunities to combat climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.784  SD.168 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to assist community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
S.840  SD.601 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 840) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.
S.841  SD.602 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 841) of Edward J. Kennedy, Maria Duaime Robinson and Michael D. Brady for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.
S.893  SD.1337 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to creating a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
S.1063  SD.603 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1063) of Edward J. Kennedy, Eric P. Lesser, Susannah M. Whipps and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1064  SD.1323 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Edward J. Kennedy and Rady Mom for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
S.1065  SD.1347 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1065) of Edward J. Kennedy, Harriette L. Chandler and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary.
S.1066  SD.1349 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the use of public transportation by jurors. The Judiciary.
S.1219  SD.594 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to raise employment and combating opioids through vocational education and rehabilitation (RECOVER). Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1298  SD.186 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1299  SD.187 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1300  SD.2366 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1300) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1343  SD.2012 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1453  SD.604 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. Public Health.
S.1601  SD.151 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1602  SD.1326 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) 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.1891  SD.596 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1891) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
S.1892  SD.597 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1892) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
S.1893  SD.598 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1893) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue.
S.1894  SD.1324 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1894) of Edward J. Kennedy and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to a senior state property tax deferral program. Revenue.
S.1895  SD.1336 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.
S.1896  SD.2106 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1896) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide a local option to allow more solar energy generation on farmlands. Revenue.
S.2245  SD.1325 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2245) of Edward J. Kennedy, Anne M. Gobi, Smitty Pignatelli, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to define Agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2246  SD.2105 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2406  SD.1059 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2406) of Edward J. Kennedy and Vanna Howard for legislation to condemn political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2443  SD.2607 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2443) of Edward J. Kennedy, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Vanna Howard and Rady Mom (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to amend Section 9 of the 1921 City of Lowell Charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
S.2499  SD.2608 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2499) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require immunizations for in-person classes at certain Massachusetts public institutions of higher learning. Higher Education.
S.2609  Senate, December 30, 2021 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Kennedy) to the House Bill authorizing the use of Article ninety-seven land for roadway improvements in the town of Dunstable (House, No. 3936).
S.3068  Senate, July 28, 2022 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Kennedy) to the House Bill authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the city of Lowell to the Lowell Housing Authority (House, No. 4900).
S.3125  SD.3303 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3125) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard and Rady Mom for legislation relative to real property in Lowell. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3724  HD.403 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3724) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the disbursement of certain funds held in escrow by the town of Westford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4076  HD.4409 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4076) of James Arciero and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to dedicate two parcels of land in said town for the Beaver Brook Road Bridge improvement project. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4196  HD.4411 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4196) of James Arciero (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to issue one additional license for sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4482  HD.4856 By Representative Garry of Dracut and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4482) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Tyngsborough be authorized to offer early voting and no excuse absentee voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4483  HD.4857 By Representative Garry of Dracut and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4483) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Tyngsborough be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen of said town to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4484  HD.4858 By Representative Garry of Dracut and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4484) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Tyngsborough be authorized to establish the position of town manager in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4704  HD.4979 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4704) of James Arciero (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to further regulate the issuance of certain 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.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.