edward.kennedy@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 109-E
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 109-E
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2845 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.98 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1261 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Edward J. Kennedy, Rita A. Mendes and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.183 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1272 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.296 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1546 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.297 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1549 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.298 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2395 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rady Mom, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to increased material costs in school construction projects. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.382 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.636 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.423 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2055 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 423) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.509 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1274 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 509) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.510 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1275 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 510) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.511 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1329 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.512 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1331 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 512) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.513 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2108 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 513) of Edward J. Kennedy and Vanna Howard for legislation to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.514 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2111 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 514) of Edward J. Kennedy and Jack Patrick Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study relative to climate change staffing. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.830 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1277 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 830) 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.831 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1278 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.832 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1548 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.883 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1330 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1015 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1257 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1016 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1258 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1017 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1259 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Edward J. Kennedy and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1018 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1260 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the use of public transportation by jurors. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1196 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1262 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Edward J. Kennedy and Mathew J. Muratore 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.1254 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.637 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1255 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.638 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1256 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1264 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1256) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1257 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1553 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1303 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1468 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1304 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2110 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1389 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1265 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1390 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1336 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of Edward J. Kennedy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1391 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2026 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1391) of Edward J. Kennedy and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1536 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1267 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) 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.1537 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1467 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Edward J. Kennedy, Anne M. Gobi and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1693 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.639 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1693) of Edward J. Kennedy and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize the state retirement board to retire Richard D'Auria, a University of Massachusetts police officer disabled by cardiac disease, under the provisions of the "Heart Law". Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1694 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1276 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Edward J. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1695 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1817 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1695) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1851 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1268 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1851) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1852 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1270 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1852) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1853 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1271 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1853) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1854 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1273 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1855 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1337 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1856 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1484 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1856) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to providing tax incentives for small scale commercial development in gateway municipalities. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2141 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1554 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2141) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2326 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2109 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2326) of Edward J. Kennedy and Vanna Howard for the adoption of resolutions to condemn political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2372 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2453 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2372) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Meredith Mingolelli-Cotter. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2445 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2731 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts and a certain easement located in the city of Lowell. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2469 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2456 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2469) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2470 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2761 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2470) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott and Rady Mom for legislation to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2762 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3216 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2762) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott and Rady Mom (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to vacancies on the city of Lowell city council and school committee. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2878 | Senate, July 18, 2024 - New draft (Senator E. Kennedy) to Senate Bill relative to vacancies on the city of Lowell city council and school committee (Senate, No. 2762). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3507 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3741 | By Representative Howard of Lowell and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3507) of Vanna Howard, Edward J. Kennedy and others for legislation to condemn political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4244 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4733 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4244) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Dunstable be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to the select board in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4430 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4688 | By Representative Garry of Dracut and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4430) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Dracut be authorized to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4907 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5252 | By Representative Garry of Dracut and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4907) of Colleen M. Garry and Edward J. Kennedy (by vote of the town) that the town of Tyngsborough be authorized to grant up to three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of a restaurant in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.