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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Jennifer L. Flanagan Served 2009 - 2017 Democrat - Worcester and Middlesex

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  Jennifer.Flanagan@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 312D
Boston, MA, 02133
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617-722-1230
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617-722-1130

District Office

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Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1810 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation relative to rent escrow. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.34  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.470 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Sal N. DiDomenico and Marjorie C. Decker for legislation relative to identity theft protections for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.98  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.224 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to update reciprocity for licensing optometrists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.99  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.233 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for additional liquor licenses in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.100  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.267 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain public water systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.101  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.473 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Treasurer Steven Grossman, Michael F. Rush and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislaion relative to lottery online products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.236  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.225 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, William Smitty Pignatelli, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.309  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2323 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 309) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Stephen L. DiNatale and Jennifer L. Flanagan relative to the minimum distance required by law between auto dealerships in the counties of Barnstable, Berkshire, Dukes, Franklin, Hampshire, Nantucket and Worcester. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.363  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1700 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 363) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to the Department of Environmental Protection water pollution project regulations . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.441  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.513 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.518  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.226 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 518) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan, Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide access to patient protection services for all Massachusetts citizens. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.519  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.515 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.597  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.234 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Jennifer E. Benson for legislation relative to manufactured housing community owner or operator licensing fees. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Marth Coakley, Attorney General, Richard T. Moore, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalties for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.227 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.257 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal history systems board. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.259 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Kimberly N. Ferguson and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.260 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.737  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.261 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to transfer assistant clerk magistrates. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.789 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Jennifer L. Flanagan relative to the Board of Bar Overseers annual registration fees. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.908  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.777 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.909  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.781 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.947  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.228 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Chris Walsh, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to dispose of municipally owned vacant property. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.948  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.262 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 948) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Jennifer E. Benson, Kate Hogan and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1016  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.230 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmentally preferable cleaning supplies. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1017  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.232 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Sarah K. Peake, Jennifer E. Benson, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to close hospital essential services. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1018  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.475 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation relative to preventable hospital readmissions. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1019  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1505 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Stephen L. DiNatale for legislation relative to recreational camps for children. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1020  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1615 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to maternity patient rights. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1137  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.265 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1227  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.264 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1227) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to reject that union membership be required to pay the fair share provision. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1228  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.520 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1228) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from discrimination against those providing special education services to Massachusetts students. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1486  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.446 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen impact, efficiency and accountability in the government-nonprofit partnership. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1487  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.801 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to timely decisions by awarding authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1584  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2180 By Representative Rosa of Leominster and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Dennis A. Rosa, Jennifer L. Flanagan and Josh S. Cutler relative to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in eviction proceedings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1658  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.794 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1658) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation relative to MassDOT project specifications. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1728  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.266 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to provide suitable flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1775  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1802 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jason Saunders, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1799  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1235 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1799) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others relative to mental health services for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1838  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1864 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Dennis A. Rosa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Matthew Swaine. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1893  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1911 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1893) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Jonathan D. Zlotnik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Gardner to convey certain land to New England Power Company. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1908  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1914 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation relative to upgrading mobile broadband coverage in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1996  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1950 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Juan Leon, an employee of the Department of Correction . Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2040  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2018 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Harold P. Naughton, Jr. (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for recall elections in the town of Lancaster. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2341  SENATE, Thursday, July 31, 2014 – Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Flanagan) to the Senate Bill to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery (Senate, No. 2142).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2410  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2179 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2410) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Ellen Carlson, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3477  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3611 By Representative Rosa of Leominster and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3477) of Dennis A. Rosa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Leominster be authorized to pay a certain unpaid bill to S.J. Mullaney Engineering Inc., for services rendered. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3545  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3730 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sheila C. Harrington and Jennifer L. Flanagan (by vote of the town) relative to the terms office for certain official in the town of Townsend. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4394  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4349 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4394) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Jennifer L. Flanagan (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that certain employees in the clerk's office in the city of Gardner be authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.237  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.869 By Ms. Flanagan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Karen Arbuckle and Kay Khan for legislation relative to reducing the size of certain classes and enhancing student opportunity for achievement and results. Education. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.