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The 193rd 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
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  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.
  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.
  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.
S.16  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.
S.48  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.
S.69  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.
S.102  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.
S.148  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.
S.199  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.
S.200  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.
S.402  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.
S.463  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.
S.464  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.
S.465  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.
S.524  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.
S.525  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.
S.526  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.
S.527  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.
S.528  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.
S.529  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.
S.530  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.
S.531  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.
S.661  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.
S.662  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.
S.663  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.
S.664  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.
S.665  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.
S.766  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.
S.829  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.
S.884  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.
H.902  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.
S.1022  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.
S.1186  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.
S.1187  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.
S.1283  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.
S.1331  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.
S.1332  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.
S.1333  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.
S.1428  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.
S.1429  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.
S.1430  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.
S.1578  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.
S.1579  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.
S.1703  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.
S.1704  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.
S.1850  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.
S.1851  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.
S.1852  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.
S.1853  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.
S.2048  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.
S.2049  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.
S.2050  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.
S.2165  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.
S.2166  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.
H.2167  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.
S.2167  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.
S.2168  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.
S.2169  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.
S.2170  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.
S.2171  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.
S.2402  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.
S.2515  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]
S.2632  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.
S.2667  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.
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.
S.2849  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.
S.2867  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.
S.2868  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.
S.2869  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.
S.2899  Food Justice With Jobs
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.
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.
H.3323  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.
H.3734  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.]
H.3919  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.]
H.3920  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.]
H.3921  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.]
H.5391  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.