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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Eileen M. Donoghue Served 2011 - 2018 Democrat - First Middlesex

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  Eileen.Donoghue@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 405
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-1630
Fax:
617-722-1001
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.36  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1046 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Denise Provost, Kevin G. Honan, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.82  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1794 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Robert M. Koczera, Sal N. DiDomenico, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Community Benefit Districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.111  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.266 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to provide immunity for individuals under age 21 seeking medical assistance for an alcohol-related overdose. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.112  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1028 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Attorney General Maura Healey, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.113  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1092 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Tackey Chan, Barbara A. L'Italien, Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to create transparency in emerging price discrimination technologies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.114  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2044 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Sheila C. Harrington for legislation to authorize the issuance of temporary licenses for the sale and auction of wines and malt beverages by nonprofit charitable corporations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.178  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1047 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Josh S. Cutler, James R. Miceli, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.179  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1093 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 179) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Tackey Chan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cybersecurity of the Internet of Things and other smart devices. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.247  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1058 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Rady Mom and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to high school financial literacy education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.248  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1068 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Kay Khan, Rady Mom, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote civics education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.415  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1041 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Richard J. Ross, William N. Brownsberger, Ryan C. Fattman 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.416  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1054 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 416) of Eileen M. Donoghue 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.417  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1055 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.519  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1051 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to promote emerging financial technologies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.520  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1060 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 520) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation relative to health insurer reserve requirements. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.521  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1062 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 521) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation relative to the honoring and cashing of checks. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.522  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1194 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 522) of Eileen M. Donoghue, John W. Scibak, Rady Mom, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation reduce the financial burden of surprise medical bills for patients. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.615  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1027 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Eileen M. Donoghue, John W. Scibak, Richard J. Ross, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.639  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1922 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.675  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1034 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Rady Mom for legislation relative to fees at community colleges and state universities. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.676  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1048 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James R. Miceli, Brian M. Ashe, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the community college training incentive program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.677  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1053 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 677) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Rady Mom for legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.678  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1056 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Kevin J. Kuros and James Arciero for legislation relative to codifying and reforming the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.679  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1063 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 679) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Rady Mom for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts’ ability to insure buildings. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.680  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1064 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Eileen M. Donoghue, William Crocker, Rady Mom, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uniform financial aid information. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.835  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1037 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Eileen M. Donoghue, District Attorney Marian T. Ryan, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.836  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1039 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of Eileen M. Donoghue and District Attorney Marian T. Ryan for legislation relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.837  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1040 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James R. Miceli, Sarah K. Peake, William Crocker and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize the trafficking of carfentanil. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.838  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1043 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, John W. Scibak 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.839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1050 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.840  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1074 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 840) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation relative to regulating trade secrets and noncompetition agreements. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1007  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1044 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1007) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James R. Miceli, John F. Keenan, Rady Mom 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.1008  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1052 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to protect employees who receive wages by payroll debit cards. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1009  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1090 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1009) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Sheila C. Harrington and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for self-employed individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1092  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1057 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1092) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1125  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1576 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Eileen M. Donoghue (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to amend the charter of the City of Lowell. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1302  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1049 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1516  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1042 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1516) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Rady Mom, Walter F. Timilty, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1517  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1067 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to allow the clawback of Massachusetts historic rehabilitation tax credits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1518  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1106 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to the electronic deposit of tax refunds. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1697  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1091 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1697) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Angelo L. D'Emilia and Paul Tucker for legislation to further define fraud in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1840  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1024 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1840) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to codify the electric vehicle consumer rebate program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1841  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1045 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to expedite the transition to a renewable energy portfolio. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1842  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1065 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1842) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to require the disclosure of terms for solar panel installations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1059 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1913) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation relative to handicapped parking. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1914  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1061 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation relative to the governance of regional transit authorities. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2096  Senate, Thursday, June 22, 2017, – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Donoghue) to the House Bill authorizing the City of Lowell to use certain municipal land for school purposes.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2121  Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (596) (offered by Senator Donoghue et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2174  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2332 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2174) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eileen M. Donoghue, RoseLee Vincent, Michael F. Rush, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court that provision be made 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.2214  Senate, November 14, 2017 -- Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Donoghue) to the Senate Bill relative to handicapped parking (Senate, No. 2178)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2273  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2480 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2273) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to regulate online gaming, daily fantasy sports, and online sports betting. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3598  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3349 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3598) of Sheila C. Harrington, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3737  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4015 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3737) of James Arciero and Eileen M. Donoghue (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3738  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4016 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3738) of James Arciero and Eileen M. Donoghue (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.