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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator John J. Cronin Democrat - Worcester and Middlesex

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2618 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to retroactive sun credit transferability. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3018 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin, Margaret R. Scarsdale, James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation relative to North Middlesex and Acton Boxboro school districts GIC authorization. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3060 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin for legislation to construct vocational education annexes in gateway cities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.130  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2322 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.152  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.212 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.153  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1748 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of John J. Cronin relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in certain establishments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.154  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1760 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to nature of alcohol licenses and permits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.225  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.631 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 225) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve the economy of the commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.256  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2172 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.257  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2312 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of John J. Cronin, Simon Cataldo, Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.459  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.865 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of John J. Cronin and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.610  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.873 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.611  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1325 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 611) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.612  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1755 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote healthcare access and affordability for patients. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.613  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1758 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of John J. Cronin and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.614  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1951 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of John J. Cronin and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to rein in premiums through stronger rate review. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.731  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1745 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 731) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the sustainability of high public payer community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1754 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1950 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of John J. Cronin, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand affordable coverage through ConnectorCare. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1953 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of John J. Cronin and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to update high-cost hospital and Health Policy Commission system accountability. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1954 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of John J. Cronin and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide affordable care through out-of-pocket assistance. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1241  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1764 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1241) of John J. Cronin for legislation to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.803 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve outcomes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1200 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to tobacco harm-reduction. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1346  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1321 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to certainty of continuing education for chiropractors. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1322 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to anesthesiologist assistants. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1323 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1348) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to health care transparency. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1349  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1757 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety and HIV testing. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1497  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1962 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of John J. Cronin for legislation to connect veterans with earned benefits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1634  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.161 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1634) of John J. Cronin and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to GIC healthcare coverage for group 4 members pending disability retirement. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1635  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.630 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to timely retirement payment. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1636  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.729 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1636) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to disability or death caused by contagious diseases. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1637  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.730 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1779  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2249 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1779) of John J. Cronin, Michael D. Brady and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1986  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2270 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1986) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2110  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1317 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2110) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to fusion energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2111  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1752 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2111) of John J. Cronin relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2219  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1326 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2219) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the certification of inspection for new motor vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2220  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1877 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2220) of John J. Cronin for legislation to modernize and enhance the distribution of Chapter 90 funds. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2221  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1949 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2221) of John J. Cronin and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Honorable John Walter Olver Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2222  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2239 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of John J. Cronin for legislation to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2313  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.859 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2313) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and John C. Velis for legislation to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2314  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1814 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2314) of John J. Cronin for legislation to expedite veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2315  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2188 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of John J. Cronin for legislation to modernize chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2489  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2587 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2489) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin and Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation relative to modernizing Chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2555  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1250 By Representative Higgins of Leominster and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2555) of Natalie M. Higgins and John J. Cronin (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Leominster be authorized to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2571  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2378 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Lancaster be authorized to exempt the position of police chief in said town from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2752  Senate, May 2, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Cronin) to the House Bill approving the Townsend special act charter (House, No. 3728)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2914  Senate, July 30, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Cronin) to the House Bill authorizing the conservation commission of the town of Westford to transfer certain easements to the select board of the town of Westford (House, No. 4140).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2917  Senate, July 30, 2024 -- Text of amendment (8) (offered by Senator Cronin) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2898) to the Senate Bill relative to accessing harm reduction initiatives
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3070  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2512 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain land in the town of Lancaster to Robert F. Kennedy Community Alliance, Inc.. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3334  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1253 By Representative Higgins of Leominster and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3334) of Natalie M. Higgins and John J. Cronin for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Captain Ross A. Reynolds memorial bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3672  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2380 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3672) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of state owned land in the town of Lancaster to said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4140  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4619 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4140) of James Arciero and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conservation commission of the town of Westford to transfer certain easements to the select board of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4194  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4686 By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4194) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) relative to the charter in the town of Groton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4385  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4784 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to release agricultural preservation restrictions over certain land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4755  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5161 By Representative Higgins of Leominster and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and John J. Cronin for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gabriella Ruocco, an employee of the Department of the State Police. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4818  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5224 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4818) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Lancaster be authorized to increase the membership of its select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4920  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5270 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4920) of James Arciero (by vote of the town) relative to means tested senior citizen property tax exemptions in the town of Westford. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5124  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5506 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5124) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the town of Lancaster be authorized to continue the employment of Steven A. Hilliger, a firefighter of said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5140  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2373 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin that the town of Clinton be authorized to grant 6 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2784 By Mr. Cronin (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Wayne Queeney for legislation to establish distinctive license plates. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.460  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1815 By Mr. Cronin (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of Karen Spencer for legislation to ban fluoride supplementation of public water supplies. Environment and Natural Resources. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.