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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 SD.2422 Senate, May 6, 2019 -- Order (Senator Eldridge) relative to placing the proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission (Senate No. 13) on the calendar of the joint session of the two Houses for the 2019-2020 session.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.13  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.895 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 13) 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.43  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.857 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Ultrino, Joseph A. Boncore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.44  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.894 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Bruce E. Tarr and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to promote financial stability and asset development. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.83  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1361 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.84  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1846 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of James B. Eldridge, Tami L. Gouveia, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Jennifer E. Benson for legislation relative to universal basic income. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.142  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.893 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and Denise Provost for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.400  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.889 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost and Mary S. Keefe for legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.401  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.891 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly and others for legislation relative to corporations, shareholders, and political expenditures. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.459  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.862 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.460  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.886 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost for legislation to improve municipal water infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.461  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.887 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost and others for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.462  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.896 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis 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.463  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.464  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1824 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.578  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.859 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of James B. Eldridge, Paul Brodeur, Tram T. Nguyen, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.579  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.861 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts infrastructure bank. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.580  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.865 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to commonwealth automobile reinsurers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.581  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.871 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the Credit Union Laws. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.582  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.884 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.683  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2062 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick, Joanne M. Comerford 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.744  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.771  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.134 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.797  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.864 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.798  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.873 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 798) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation relative to credit building. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.799  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1173 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Mary S. Keefe and Mike Connolly for legislation to create affordable housing in every community. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.931  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.875 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Mary S. Keefe, Denise Provost 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.1068  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1068) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1143  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.879 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr and Denise Provost for legislation relative to equity in suicide prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1182  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.877 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1182) of James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1183  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.883 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1183) of James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and bylaws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1256  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.881 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1256) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1401  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.926 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1515  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.930 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1516  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1177 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1516) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1632  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3646 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1632) of Tami L. Gouveia, James B. Eldridge and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish a pilot program to demonstrate the individual, family, and community economic impacts and state-level cost savings of a universal basic income. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1645  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.860 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to mitigate water resource impacts. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1646  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.863 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1647  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.872 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Mary S. Keefe, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to close the single sales factor tax loophole. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1838  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.876 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to expand access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.878 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1840  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1732 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1840) of James B. Eldridge and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to establish Massachusetts Freedom Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1955  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1376 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1955) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power and the green economy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1956  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1384 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of James B. Eldridge, Christina A. Minicucci, Mike Connolly, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to solar energy for all communities . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1957  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1532 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1957) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar rooftop energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1958  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1625 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1959  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1810 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1959) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bruce E. Tarr, Dean A. Tran and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1960  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1871 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2163  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.858 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2163) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Christopher Hendricks, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2413  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2532 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2414  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2533 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2414) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2506  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2791 Filed by Mr. Eldridge-- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until May 12, 2020 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to the Judiciary Committee.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2507  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2792 Filed by Mr. Eldridge-- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until May 12, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to the Judiciary Committee.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2556  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2789 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tracey Pisano, an employee of the trial court of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2568  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2837 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until May 12, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document, relative to Judiciary matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2606  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2878 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until May 12, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document, relative to Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2655  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2888 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2655) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern business interruption insurance. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2657  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2914 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2657) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Steven Ultrino, Peter Capano and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety in nursing homes. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2659  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2916 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2659) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2704  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2939 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on The Judiciary until July 31, 2020 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents, relative to Judiciary matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2705  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2940 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document, relative to Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2758  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2965 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2020, within which time to make its final report on current Senate document numbered 2700, relative to Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2779  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2981 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2779) of James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conveyance by easement and change of use of conservation land in the town of Harvard. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2797  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2993 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until July 31, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document, relative to Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2824  Senate, July 13, 2020 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Eldridge) 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.2832  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3001 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2832) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Works Progress Administration. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3013 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2839) of James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harvard to establish a cap on property taxes for means tested senior citizens. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2866  Senate, July 30, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Eldridge) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2779.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2885  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3023 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until November 12, 2020 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to Judiciary matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2912  Senate, September 21, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Eldridge) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Littleton to use certain land for construction of a water treatment facility without Article 97 restrictions on such use (House, No. 4866).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3056 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2924) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2952  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3112 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until December 30, 2020 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to address estate recovery issues due to COVID-19.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2982  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3135 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2982) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathryn Price, an employee of the department of mental health. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3937  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4316 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3937) of James Arciero, James B. Eldridge and Nina Nazarian (by vote of the town) that the town of Littleton be authorized to establish the Littleton Common smart sewer district. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4683  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4910 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and James B. Eldridge that the Water Supply District of Acton be authorized to enter into a lease, license or other disposition of land held for water supply purposes for the construction, operation and maintenance of a solar energy generating and energy storage facility. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4907  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5180 By Representative Sena of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danillo A. Sena, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to authorize the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to establish a works progress to employ certain unemployed residents. Labor and Workforce Development.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.