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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
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617-722-1089
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Link to Bill Detail page for S.7  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.130 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 7) 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.27  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1217 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 27) of James B. Eldridge and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect private electronic communication, browsing and other activity. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.28  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2028 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of James B. Eldridge 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.161  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.146 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of James B. Eldridge, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to charitable alcohol donations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.162  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1218 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 162) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to enhance diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.320  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3334 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 320) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to be issued by the town of Hudson. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.366  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.133 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.367  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.138 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Daniel M. Donahue and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.368  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.150 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.414  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.134 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.415  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.135 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) 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.475  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.142 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.476  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.143 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to improve municipal water infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.477  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.145 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of James B. Eldridge, Hannah Kane, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.478  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.147 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.479  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.148 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.480  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1211 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.481  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.482  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2387 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.628  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1221 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 628) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.629  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1222 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.630  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1228 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.631  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1376 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to access to care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.632  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1589 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 632) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.744  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick 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.823  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1946 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard 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.868  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.132 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.869  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.141 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce the financial barriers to renting homes. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.870  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1562 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the housing development incentive program. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.871  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2353 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.872  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2368 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Mike Connolly, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable local options for tenant protections. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.959  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.137 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of James B. Eldridge and Liz Miranda for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1227 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1293  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.140 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1294  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.149 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1295  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1229 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1362  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1223 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) 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.1507  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.139 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1508  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1455 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1508) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to strengthen gun control. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1509  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1469 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, John F. Keenan, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1510  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1937 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford 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.1511  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2383 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and others 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.1651  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1234 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1652  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1924 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1652) 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.1796  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.136 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to close the single sales factor tax loophole. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1797  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.791 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of James B. Eldridge and Mike Connolly for legislation to repeal chapter 62F. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1798  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1224 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1798) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford 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.1799  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1226 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford 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.1800  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1558 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of James B. Eldridge and Lydia Edwards for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1801  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1596 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1963  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.131 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of James B. Eldridge, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Mike Connolly and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1993  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1927 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1993) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1994  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2376 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of James B. Eldridge and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2116  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.144 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2117  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.151 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to advance clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2118  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.152 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2118) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2119  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1487 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of James B. Eldridge, Paul W. Mark, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote solar energy development consistent with the commonwealth’s 2050 next generation roadmap. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2120  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1512 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard 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.2121  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2335 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2121) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to invest in a prosperous clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2319  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.129 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2319) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis and James K. Hawkins 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.2434  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2563 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2434) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a designation of a state protection and advocacy system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2557  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3333 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2557) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Maynard. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2586  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2998 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until April 30, 2024 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2759  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3214 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until June 30, 2024 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.3317 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until July 31, 2024 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3361 Filed by Mr. Eldridge -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until December 31, 2024 within which time to make its final report on certain a current Senate document relative to adoptions.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3003  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2864 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Tackey Chan, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3904  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4372 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3904) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a fee for retail establishment checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.