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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator James B. Eldridge Democrat - Middlesex and Worcester

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  James.Eldridge@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 511-C
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1120
Fax:
617-722-1089
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.11  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1824 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 11) of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.19  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1485 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 19) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to creating a progressive income tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.38  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.52 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 38) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the disclosure of certain information by the disabled persons protection commission [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.39  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.53 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of James B. Eldridge and Ellen Story for legislation to further define the authority of the disabled persons protection commission [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.40  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1202 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. McGee, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.41  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1534 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Spilka, Eldridge, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.42  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1602 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Workers’ Pathways to Self Sufficiency. [Higher Education]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.83  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.936 By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Ellen Story and others relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.98  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1155 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Lewis, Levy, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.99  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1166 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to protect victims of unlicensed debt collection activities . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.100  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1806 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to protect the privacy of consumer financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.152  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1465 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of James B. Eldridge and Frank I. Smizik for legislation to establish the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.153  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1804 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Wolf, Timilty, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.203  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1146 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Jennifer E. Benson, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair process for students with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.204  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1614 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Moore, Eldridge, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.224  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.629 By Representative Dykema of Holliston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 224) of Carolyn C. Dykema and James B. Eldridge relative to the municipal financing of water, waste water and storm water infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.303  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.67 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of James B. Eldridge, David Paul Linsky, Alice Hanlon Peisch, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election officers. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.304  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1530 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending . Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.305  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1531 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of James B. Eldridge, Cory Atkins, Kay Khan, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.306  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1802 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize our voter registration system. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.307  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1803 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to require the use of paper ballots. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.308  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1825 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kay Khan, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair election in Massachusetts. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.338  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.109 By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.73 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of James B. Eldridge and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to require notification of tenants about oil and hazardous waste material release. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.349  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.518 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Stephen Kulik, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.350  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.522 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.351  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.524 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of James B. Eldridge and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation relative to municipal water, waste water, and storm water infrastructure . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.352  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.525 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Wolf, Story, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.353  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1385 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Thomas P. Conroy, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.420  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1144 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Eldridge, Fargo and Toomey for legislation relative to limited line legal insurance products [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.421  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1536 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to providing health insurance coverage for cochlear implants in children. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.499  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1175 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo, Gale D. Candaras, Thomas P. Kennedy and others for legislation relative to the countable assets of medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.500  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1206 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Tom Sannicandro, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public health insurance option. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.501  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1207 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.568  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1156 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize community colleges to borrow for capital spending needs. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.587  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.68 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.588  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.523 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge and Thomas P. Conroy for legislation relative to affordable housing community planning. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.589  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1153 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Eldridge and Atkins for legislation to ensure the right to hang clothes drying lines [Joint Committee on Housing].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.590  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1180 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure proper notice of rent and fee increases in manufactured housing establishments. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.591  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1200 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation relative to excess profits resulting from 40B developments [Joint Committee on Housing].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.697  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.726 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Sheila C. Harrington and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Ayer to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies for employees retirees and dependents of said town without being subject to collective bargaining. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.766  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.521 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of Story, Lewis and Eldridge for legislation improve patients' access to timely compensation [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.767  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1149 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of James B. Eldridge, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Jennifer E. Benson, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.768  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1170 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Susan C. Fargo, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.769  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1181 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to define certain administrative records as public records. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.770  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1190 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.771  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1336 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, James J. Dwyer, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to assuring the integrity of mortgage foreclosure . The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.772  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1488 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 772) of James B. Eldridge, Daniel A. Wolf, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court memoralizing the Congress of the United States to restore free speech. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.773  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1535 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Spilka, O'Day, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expungement of criminal records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.901  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.473 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to expanding parking facilities to promote the use of commuter shuttles and public transportation. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.923  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1193 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Forry and Eldridge for legislation to clarify the meal break law to allow for private enforcement [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1205 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish uniform wage compliance and recordkeeping. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.977  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1898 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to workers’ pathways to self sufficiency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1016  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.69 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Donato and Eldridge for legislation to make technical changes for the municipal relief act [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1017  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.76 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Benson and Eldridge for legislation to authorize certain remediation funds for the use of town or water supply district into a trust fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1018  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.520 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Marc R. Pacheco and Jennifer E. Benson for legislation to enforce municipal ordinances and bylaws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1019  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.574 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Paul J. Donato, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to comprehensive land use reform and partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1020  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.973 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Wolf, Torrisi, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1021  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1097 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of Levy and Eldridge for legislation to authorize special revenue funds by local option [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1022  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1151 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Story, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase recycling by landlords and tenants [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1023  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1164 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Story, Lewis and Eldridge for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1024  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1179 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to authorize municipal audits of 40B developments [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1088  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.75 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of James B. Eldridge and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act providers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1089  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1533 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Eldridge for legislation to prevent harmful chemicals from contaminating the water supply [Joint Committee on Public Health].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1090  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1807 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Eldridge and Kocot for legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners [Joint Committee on Public Health].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1197 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Lewis, Eldridge and DiNatale for legislation to establish a state emergency response fund [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1529 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1209) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to establish a special commission on inmate and prisoner suicides [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1228  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1823 By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others relative to a public health insurance option. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1436  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.60 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize the cities and towns of Massachusetts to authorize real estate tax rebates to qualified property owners. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1437  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.61 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to make corrective changes in certain laws regarding the taxation of forest, farm, and recreation land. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1438  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.62 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of James B. Eldridge relative to tax exemptions for certain paraplegic veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1439  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.63 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Fernandes and Eldridge for legislation relative to certain real estate tax exemptions [Joint Committee on Revenue].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1440  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.64 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to sell or convert certain tax exempt property. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1441  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.65 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the taxation of condominiums. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1442  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.66 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to tax telephone and telegraph corporation machinery. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1443  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.71 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to freeze the property taxes for certain seniors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1444  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.72 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the filing of tax abatement applications by persons claiming to represent taxpayers, tenants, or mortgage holders. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1445  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.585 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to senior property tax relief - the circuit breaker. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1446  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1148 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to encourage lawyers to practice public interest law. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1447  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1154 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and Sheila C. Harrington for legislation to establish biannual tax independence reports. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1448  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1199 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a sunset for economic development tax expenditures. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1449  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1358 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for a local option tax exemption . Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1450  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1527 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Geraldine M. Creedon, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to apply the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1451  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1818 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of James B. Eldridge and Steven L. Levy for legislation to prohibit the sale of lighters to minors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1452  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1084 By Representative Levy of Marlborough and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Steven L. Levy and James Eldridge (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to establishing a business and economic development special revenue fund in the city of Marlborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1456  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1690 By Representative Peterson of Grafton and Senator Eldridge, joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1556  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1384 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1556) of Eldridge, Ross and Brownsberger for legislation to prevent undue influence on state hiring decisions [Joint Committee on Rules].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1574  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1157 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of James B. Eldridge, George T. Ross, William N. Brownsberger and Cory Atkins for legislation relative to fundraising receptions during budget deliberations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1575  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1576  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1183 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1577  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1185 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, James Arciero, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to restore public confidence in government by eliminating pay-to-play opportunities . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1660  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.70 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Moran, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinstate the clean environment fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1661  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.74 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Cory Atkins, Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation relative to water meter testing fees. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1662  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.77 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1663  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1356 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Thomas M. McGee, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a grant program for municipal energy efficiency officers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1664  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1509 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1664) of James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo, Peter V. Kocot, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve neighborhood solar and net-metering in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1665  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1656 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1665) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Susan C. Fargo, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1816  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1187 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1816) of Eldridge for legislation relative to the eligibility for veteran survivor benefits [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1832  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1351 By Representative Torrisi of North Andover and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of David M. Torrisi and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money to provide for the establishment of an education loan repayment program for social workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1600 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Peter V. Kocot, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1844  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.472 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1844) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge that the town of Harvard be authorized to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies for employees and dependents without being subject to collective bargaining. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1955  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2836 By Representative Sciortino of Medford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to ensure that high school graduates possess a reasonable breadth and depth of knowledge and skills. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2162  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2070 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and Michael D. Brady relative to claims for damages and establishing a claimants trust law. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2170  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2954 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2170) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2821  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3069 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to allow individuals to institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive relief for violation of laws relative to meal breaks for employees. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3319  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3636 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3319) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Shirley be authorized to grant a certain sewer betterment abatement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3344  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3679 By Mr. Levy of Marlborough and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3344) of Steven L. Levy and James Eldridge for legislation to authorize the city of Marlborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3466  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3748 By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3466) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and Jennifer E. Benson (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3704  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3902 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sheila C. Harrington and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Elaine Strout-Clement, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3715  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4031 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3715) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harvard to issue special one-day licenses 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.3717  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4030 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3717) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Harvard be designated as a Commonwealth Economic Target and Opportunity Area. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3823  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4118 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3823) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Shuttle, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3860  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4130 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3860) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize the Department of Fish and Game to exchange a certain parcel of land in the town of Shirley for another parcel land in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3997  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4317 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3997) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the board of selectmen in the town of Harvard to appoint water commissioners for said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4053  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4225 By Representative Keenan of Salem and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John D. Keenan for legislation to establish a municipal record preservation commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4106  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4372 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4106) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish an energy efficiency fund in the town of Acton. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4335  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4482 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4335) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Maynard be authorized to reclassify and lease a certain parcel of land in said town for the construction of a solar powered generation facility. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4336  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4490 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4336) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the town of Maynard. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4471  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4567 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4471) of Thomas P. Conroy and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to increase the membership of the board of selectmen in the town of Sudbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1519 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of [petitioners] for legislation relative to workers compensation [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1025  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1468 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of [petitioners] for legislation to incorporate the town of Devens [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.