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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Edward J. Kennedy Democrat - First Middlesex

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  HD.4418 An Act relative to the Dracut Water Supply District
S.140  SD.1250 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.249  SD.485 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.384  SD.2437 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 384) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a commission to examine expanding vocational and technical high school access. Education.
S.385  SD.2438 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 385) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine Chapter 70 funding. Education.
S.517  SD.1452 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patricia D. Jehlen and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws.
S.610  SD.481 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of Edward J. Kennedy and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.611  SD.484 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 611) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.612  SD.494 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 612) 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.
S.613  SD.1255 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 613) 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.
S.614  SD.2024 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Edward J. Kennedy and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.615  SD.2027 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.774  SD.487 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services.
S.775  SD.1257 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks. Financial Services.
S.776  SD.1528 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 776) of Edward J. Kennedy relative to colon cancer screening. Financial Services.
S.875  SD.2055 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to promote transparency in prescription drug prices by conducting an affordability review of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
S.935  SD.486 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.
S.936  SD.1258 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
S.937  SD.1904 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.
S.1000  SD.1252 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
S.1001  SD.1484 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott and Tara T. Hong for legislation to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Housing.
S.1002  SD.1582 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Housing.
S.1003  SD.2435 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1003) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to exam the comprehensive permit law for low or moderate income housing under Chapter 40B. Housing.
S.1140  SD.491 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1140) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary.
S.1141  SD.496 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1141) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1142  SD.1964 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to restore a lower threshold for permit challenges in court decisions. The Judiciary.
S.1407  SD.2028 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) 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.
S.1451  SD.488 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1452  SD.1248 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Edward J. Kennedy, David T. Vieira and Christopher Richard Flanagan for legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1555  SD.482 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health.
S.1556  SD.498 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1556) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. Public Health.
S.1557  SD.1470 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks. Public Health.
S.1558  SD.2025 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to ban the selling of a herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Public Health.
S.1712  SD.1249 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Edward J. Kennedy, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1713  SD.1256 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1713) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to injured correctional officers compensation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1871  SD.489 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1871) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators. Public Service.
S.1872  SD.1720 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to update judicial retirement benefits. Public Service.
S.2021  SD.483 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2021) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.
S.2022  SD.497 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2022) 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.
S.2023  SD.504 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2023) of Edward J. Kennedy, James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue.
S.2024  SD.505 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
S.2025  SD.1251 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
S.2293  SD.1961 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2293) of Edward J. Kennedy and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2331  SD.1529 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Edward J. Kennedy and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.85  SD.2160 By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Kevin Gilnack, Bruce E. Tarr and Manny Cruz for legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund. Cannabis Policy. This bill is by request. *
S.1559  SD.2158 By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.