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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator John F. Keenan Democrat - Norfolk and Plymouth

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  John.Keenan@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413-F
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1494
Fax:
617-722-1055
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2579 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Nicole Tishler, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2684 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to easements by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to the city of Quincy to support a flood control plan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.51  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.472 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John F. Keenan, Denise Provost, Richard J. Ross, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.52  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1248 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.126  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.210 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 126) of John F. Keenan for legislation to further define gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.140  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.325 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.273  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.147 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 273) of John F. Keenan, Bruce E. Tarr, Carlos Gonzalez and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to increase parental awareness of opiate abuse risks. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.274  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1541 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote local control and effective training of school resource officers. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.335  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1604 By Representative Ayers of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of Bruce J. Ayers and John F. Keenan relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.539  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.853 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of John F. Keenan, Mathew Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Denise Provost and others for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.540  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.911 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of John F. Keenan, Todd M. Smola, Michael J. Rodrigues, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.631  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.162 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of John F. Keenan for legislation to utilize public health benefits by large employers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.632  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1227 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 632) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.633  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1581 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 633) of John F. Keenan, Walter F. Timilty, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.726  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.121 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack for legislation relative to bed bugs. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.878  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.156 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of John F. Keenan, William N. Brownsberger, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand protection under the Good Samaritan law for drug-related overdoses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.879  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.339 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of John F. Keenan and Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to examinations for applicants to the trial court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.880  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.621 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, F. Jay Barrows, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.881  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.814 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of John F. Keenan, Timothy R. Whelan and Carlos Gonzalez for legislation to update the definition of fentanyl trafficking. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.882  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1226 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of John F. Keenan, Kris MacDonald, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the wrongful death or injury of animal companions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1019  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.332 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1098  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.50 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Jason M. Lewis, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1099  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.270 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1099) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, William Smitty Pignatelli and Mathew Muratore for legislation relative to patient choice to promote prescription safety. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1100  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.475 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of John F. Keenan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Elizabeth A. Malia, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1101  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.796 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1101) of John F. Keenan and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to improve access to naloxone. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1813 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1102) of John F. Keenan, Michael G. Bellotti, Norfolk County Sheriff, Adam G. Hinds and Carlos Gonzalez for legislation to expand addiction treatment within houses of correction. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1103  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1921 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1140  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1192 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1140) of John F. Keenan, Tackey Chan and Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to ban billboards on MBTA property in the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1141  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.326 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Tackey Chan and John F. Keenan for legislation to waive certain fees for retired registered nurses. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.111 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the in-office sales of medical devices and products. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.148 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the advanced nursing practice. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.777 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of John F. Keenan, Danielle W. Gregoire, Kate Hogan and James J. O'Day for legislation to review the quality and patient safety of dispensing certain cancer and chronic disease related drugs. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.793 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of John F. Keenan, Denise Provost, David M. Rogers, Barbara A. L'Italien and others for legislation to align hospital licensure with community needs in addiction and behavioral health. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1474 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of John F. Keenan and Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1422  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.164 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of John F. Keenan for legislation to define surplus for retirement systems. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1423  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.192 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of John F. Keenan, Michael F. Rush, James J. Dwyer, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase membership in the PRIM Board. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1424  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.220 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of John F. Keenan, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to GIC dental and vision benefits for municipal employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1425  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.851 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of John F. Keenan, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for payment in lieu of a disability allowance. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1545  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.158 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of John F. Keenan, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1856  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.795 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1856) of John F. Keenan, Mark J. Cusack, John W. Scibak and Chris Walsh for legislation relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1857  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1491 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1894  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1477 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1894) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to state tourism accountability and transparency. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1932  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.906 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of John F. Keenan, Mark J. Cusack, Tackey Chan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1933  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.907 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of John F. Keenan, Tackey Chan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to direct the Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in Quincy. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1934  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.914 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of John F. Keenan, James M. Murphy and Carlos Gonzalez for legislation to conduct a study of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority retirement fund. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2068  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2206 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city known as the Town of Braintree to continue the employment of Paul J. Shastany as chief of police. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2238  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2231 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to surplus lines insurance premiums. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2404  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2907 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to access to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2409  Senate April 9, 2018, – Text of Senate amendment (Senator Keenan), to the House Bill financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges (House, No. 4367)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2654  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2740 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Chung Tam, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3647  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3827 By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donald Stuart, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4082  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4227 By Representative Ayers of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce J. Ayers, John F. Keenan and Tackey Chan for legislation to designate a certain park in the city of Quincy as the Richard "Dick" Herbert memorial park. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4339  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4613 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to designate the Houghs Neck Maritime Center in the city of Quincy in honor of Francis X. McCauley. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.125  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.106 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Don Kusser for legislation to regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.538  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.104 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of Don Kusser for legislation relative to the effect of comprehensive insurance claims. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1018  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.108 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Archie Manning for legislation relative to electrical panels and workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1546  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.599 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of William J. Banks for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.