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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.2948 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to independent civilian oversight of correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2981 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5624 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge relative to authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Maynard. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.16  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.125 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 16) 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.48  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2254 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of James B. Eldridge and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.69  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1720 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to facilitate the unionization of the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.143 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of James B. Eldridge and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to promote financial stability and asset development. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.148  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.160 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, 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.199  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.135 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.200  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.608 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of James B. Eldridge and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to charitable alcohol donations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.402  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.145 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.463  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.121 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to corporations, shareholders, and political expenditures. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.464  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.122 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.465  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2073 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 465) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.524  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.146 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 524) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Tami L. Gouveia, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.525  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.149 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford 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.526  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.157 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of James B. Eldridge, Kate Hogan, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.527  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.158 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve municipal water infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.528  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.207 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett 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.529  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1057 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, John C. Velis, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect water systems through the labeling of flushable wipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.530  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1317 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.531  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2296 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to critical wildlife habitat management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.661  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.131 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to commonwealth automobile reinsurers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.662  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.142 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 662) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to savings enabling prosperity. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.663  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.297 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.664  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1440 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.665  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1712 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.766  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.546 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney 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.829  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.426 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.884  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.123 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of James B. Eldridge, Susan L. Moran and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to reduce the financial barriers to renting homes. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.902  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.922 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1022  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.138 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1186  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.124 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Works Progress Administration. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1187  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1717 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of James B. Eldridge, Christopher Hendricks, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1283  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2386 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the constitutional rights and human dignity of prisoners on mental health watch. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1331  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.134 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and bylaws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1332  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.208 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey and Michael O. Moore for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1333  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.710 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1428  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.127 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Christopher Hendricks and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to patient safety in nursing homes. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1429  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.136 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1429) of James B. Eldridge, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve access to essential health services in a state of emergency. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1430  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2347 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1578  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court 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.1579  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.532 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.1703  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.129 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1704  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.130 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1704) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1850  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.126 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1850) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1851  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.132 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1851) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to close the single sales factor tax loophole. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1852  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.140 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1852) of James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely 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.1853  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.611 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court 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.2048  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.110 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to apply the public records law to the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2049  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.128 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2049) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish Massachusetts Freedom Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2050  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.133 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.159 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia 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.2166  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.555 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2167  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1296 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2167) of Tami L. Gouveia, James B. Eldridge and Nika C. Elugardo relative to providing for local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2167  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1056 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to increase funding and enhance the mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2168  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1870 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to ensure access to solar energy for all communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2169  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2293 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. Moore for legislation to support solar distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2170  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2325 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2171  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2355 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to remove barriers for municipal power communities to become green communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2402  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.167 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2402) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Walter F. Timilty 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.2515  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2742 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2515) of James B. Eldridge, Tami L. Gouveia and Danillo A. Sena (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Acton to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2632  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2982 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until April 15, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to the Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2667  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2903 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2667) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Michael D. Brady, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2835  Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2849  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3127 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to the judiciary matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2867  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2669 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2867) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to enhance diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2868  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2699 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2868) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2869  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2499 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2869) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and Hannah Kane for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2899  Food Justice With Jobs
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2906  Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to the judicial matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2986  Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until July 22, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to judiciary matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3323  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.614 By Representative Howard of Lowell and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Vanna Howard, James B. Eldridge and others relative to natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3734  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.261 By Representative Sena of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3734) of Danillo A. Sena and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Harvard to establish a cap on property taxes for means tested senior citizens. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3919  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4287 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3919) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the residency requirement for the executive assistant in the town of Hudson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3920  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4289 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3920) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Hudson to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3921  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4286 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to police detail work in the town of Hudson. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5391  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5501 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5391) of Hannah Kane, James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) that the town of Westborough be authorized to approve certain additional tax exemptions of qualifying senior residents. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.