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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Harriette L. Chandler Served 1999 - 2022 Democrat - First Worcester

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3005 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jon Santiago, Mindy Domb, Kay Khan and others for legislation to require the mandatory wearing of face masks to preventing a COVID-19 resurgence. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.24  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.343 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.25  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1243 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on the status of homeless women. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.112  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.669 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to safe application and removal of body art. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.113  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1244 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Harriette L. Chandler and Michael O. Moore for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.114  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1947 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.236  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1233 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on regional school district foundation budgets. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.237  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1253 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Harriette L. Chandler and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to provide health education in schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.351  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1234 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Harriette L. Chandler, Paul Brodeur, Brian W. Murray and Denise Provost for legislation relative to liability for medical assistance paid. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.352  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1933 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.387  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.686 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Mahoney, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to early voting in the 2020 presidential primary. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.388  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1945 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas, James B. Eldridge, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to post-election audits. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.389  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1949 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.390  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1951 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend early voting for all elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.435  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1235 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Danielle W. Gregoire and Harold P. Naughton, Jr. for legislation relative to agricultural composting programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.436  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1990 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Harriette L. Chandler and Denise Provost for legislation to require the establishment of recycling programs for ionization smoke detectors. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.544  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.289 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 544) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kevin G. Honan and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation relative to transparency of dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.545  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.675 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 545) of Harriette L. Chandler and Kevin G. Honan for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.546  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.676 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael J. Barrett, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.547  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1183 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Harriette L. Chandler, Mary S. Keefe, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to alternatives to foreclosure. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.548  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1946 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to affordable telemedicine services. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.663  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1222 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.721  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3290 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 721) of Andres X. Vargas, Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to authorize risk-limiting audits after certain elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Harriette L. Chandler, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Rady Mom, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to ensure students' access to academic transcripts. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.739  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1227 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Moran, William N. Brownsberger, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.779  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1941 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a multi-family housing incentive pilot program. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.780  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1944 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a roadmap for housing solutions. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.860  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.665 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to obtaining relief from abuse and harassment. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.861  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1229 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1049  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1225 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kenneth I. Gordon, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1050  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1261 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1050) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jon Santiago, Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation relative to physician assistant non-competes. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.109 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.672 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Kevin G. Honan and Denise Provost for legislation relative to dentistry licensure examinations. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.674 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Harriette L. Chandler, Louis L. Kafka, James K. Hawkins and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to public health dental hygienists. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.677 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1218 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1214  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1219 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, José F. Tosado, Carlos Gonzalez and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an emergency nursing home task force. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1215  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1942 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1226  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3788 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to students' access to academic transcripts at institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1377  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.690 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce recidivism and promote family relationships during incarceration. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1604  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.344 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide tax relief to seniors while creating affordable housing. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1605  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.907 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Harriette L. Chandler and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation relative to excise tax repayments. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1606  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1231 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1802  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.668 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1802) of Harriette L. Chandler and Denise Provost for legislation to provide for 3rd party expert evaluation of scope of practice legislation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1803  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1257 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1803) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tommy Vitolo, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to spark the modernization of state heating systems. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1804  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1978 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1804) of Harriette L. Chandler, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Denise Provost, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit the impact of student loans to help staff succeed. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1805  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2032 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1805) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender equality requirement in state documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1930  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1228 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Harriette L. Chandler, Paul Brodeur and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation to promote the production of renewable power through agricultural anaerobic digestion facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2043  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.667 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide identification to homeless youth and families. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2695  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1274 By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2695) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and Harriette L. Chandler relative to authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant a certain easement in the town of Princeton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2823  Senate, July 13, 2020 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Chandler) to the Senate Bill to reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of color (Senate, No. 2800)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2942  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3002 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2942) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for George Monfreda, an employee of the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2946  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3092 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2946) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Glenn Rocco, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Department. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.3000  Senate, January 5, 2021 -- New draft (Senator Chandler) of the Senate Bill establishing a sick leave bank for George Monfreda, an employee of the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (Senate, No. 2943).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3697  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4168 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Denise Santos, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3763  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3278 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3763) of Andres X. Vargas, Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to establish a pilot program and for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to provide for convenient voting for military personnel, their families and civilians stationed or working abroad. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4214  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4632 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4214) of James J. O'Day and Harriette L. Chandler (by vote of the town) that the town of West Boylston be authorized to rename the board of selectmen in said town to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4657  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4998 By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Amanda Caruso, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5163  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5438 By Representative Keefe of Worcester and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mary S. Keefe and Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tonita Poston, an employee of the Office of the Commissioner of Probation. Public Service.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.