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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Gale D. Candaras Served 2007 - 2014 Democrat - First Hampden and Hampshire

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1789 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Irene Archambault, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1809 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carmen Berry, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.19  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.70 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 19) of Gale D. Candaras, Patricia D. Jehlen and Linda Dorcena Forry for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.20  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.71 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 20) of Gale D. Candaras, Karen E. Spilka and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require child and parent involvement in permanency and placement planning. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.21  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.135 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 21) of Gale D. Candaras, Christopher G. Fallon, Louis L. Kafka, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to supervise the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.22  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.136 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Gale D. Candaras, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Alan Silvia and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.23  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.140 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 23) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews, John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide personal care attendant orientation . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.24  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.145 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Gale D. Candaras, Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.284  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.82 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 284) of Gale D. Candaras and Denise Andrews for legislation to correct income calculation for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.285  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.139 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews, Christine E. Canavan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.286  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1636 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 286) of Gale D. Candaras and Denise Andrews for legislation relative to the establishment of a commission on fraud prevention within the Personal Care Attendant Program. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.73 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Gale D. Candaras, Randy Hunt, Michael R. Knapik, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation relative to land taking regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.499  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.141 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation concerning Medicaid and accountable care. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.500  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1760 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Gale D. Candaras and Denise Andrews for legislation to establish a primary care development fund. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.573  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.74 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 573) of Gale D. Candaras and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to a law student repayment assistance program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.574  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.99 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 574) of Gale D. Candaras, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.575  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.456 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to program approval at a private, nonprofit college or university . Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.635  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.79 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 635) of Gale D. Candaras, Sheila C. Harrington and Christine E. Canavan for legislation relative to parental responsibility in bullying. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.636  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.80 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 636) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.637  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.100 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 637) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to additional fees on criminal cases. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.638  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.101 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 638) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to the warrant management system. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.639  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.106 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Gale D. Candaras and Cleon H. Turner for legislation relative to the rate of compensation paid to court appointed attorneys. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.640  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.108 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the exploitation of emergency or major disaster victims. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.903  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.102 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 903) of Gale D. Candaras, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. and Ruth B. Balser for legislation relative to juvenile mental health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.926  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.509 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Gale D. Candaras, Brian M. Ashe and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to local licenses and permits. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.987  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.77 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Gale D. Candaras, Paul McMurtry, Christopher G. Fallon, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.988  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.78 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 988) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to infectious disease control. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.989  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.104 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to the registration of clinical exercise physiologists. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.990  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.237 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Gale D. Candaras, Christine E. Canavan, Sal N. DiDomenico and Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to regulate cadmium in children's jewelry. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1113  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.81 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews and Christine E. Canavan for legislation to prohibit price gouging during states of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1205  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.76 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1206  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.86 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System to grant creditable service to Sheila Blair. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1207  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.87 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to authorize Timothy S. Rogers, an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to become a member of the state retirement system. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.88 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to provide that the teachers retirement board include certain compensation in determining retirement for Ann Meeropol. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.89 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Joan M. Reilly. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.90 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Susan M. Kennedy. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1309  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.105 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to certified appeal notices from the Department of Revenue. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1310  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.508 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of Gale D. Candaras, Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation relative to motor vehicle excise percentages. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1311  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1590 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Gale D. Candaras and James T. Welch for legislation relative to local assessments. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1567  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.84 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to certain utility rates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1568  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.85 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Gale D. Candaras and Michael O. Moore for legislation to sell heating oil. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1569  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.107 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1569) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to electric utility ratepayer credit. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1641  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1543 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1752  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1772 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1752) of Gale D. Candaras for legislation to authorize the town of Belchertown to convey certain conservation land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1769  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1807 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1769) of Gale D. Candaras (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the lease of certian property in the town of Ludlow. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1771  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1808 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Gale D. Candaras (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the South Hadley Fire District Number Two. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1887  Senate, Thursday, October 17, 2013 - New draft (Senator Candaras) to the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Belchertown to convey certain land (Senate, No. 1792).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1942  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1925 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Gale D. Candaras and Joseph F. Wagner for legislation relative to charitable gaming. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1972  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1939 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Gale D. Candaras and James T. Welch for legislation to ensure access to the Hampden County courts in the city of Springfield . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.