Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov
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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2891 | Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (Filed by Ms. Comerford) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3452 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ensure appropriate and timely emergency medical response. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3936 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski. Public Service. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.11 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1673 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 11) of Joanne M. Comerford for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.52 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.833 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore for legislation to update the membership for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.53 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1015 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 53) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane and James B. Eldridge that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote equity in agriculture. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.54 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1687 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to regulate the sale of hemp products and establish the Hemp Product Education Fund. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.55 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2144 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.56 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2176 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.104 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.829 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.105 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.857 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.106 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.859 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.107 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1711 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Joanne M. Comerford and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.194 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.851 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit credit card surcharges on credit card transactions in the commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.195 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1507 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.311 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.841 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.312 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.856 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.313 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1662 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.314 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2178 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.546 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.828 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira and Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish the Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.547 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1219 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.548 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1524 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.549 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1669 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.550 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2359 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to a statewide plan for the management of solar panels and batteries. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.681 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1220 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 681) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Julian Cyr and others for legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.751 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2567 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that public schools in the town of Warwick be authorized to continue to participate in the school choice program. Education. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.841 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.668 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 841) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.842 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1676 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.918 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.827 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.919 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.850 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to modernize the endowment match program for community colleges. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.920 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.858 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to ensure tuition equity at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.921 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1680 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance and establish the FAFSA Trust Fund. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.958 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1298 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.959 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1513 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for energy assistance during the summer months. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1043 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.834 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1044 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1215 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and others for legislation relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1045 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1296 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect personal security before a decree of a change of name. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1292 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.672 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to state employment postings. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1293 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2215 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1293) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1383 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.832 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1383) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1384 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.842 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1385 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1224 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1428 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1679 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish and preserve historic districts and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1482 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1482) of Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and Michael D. Brady for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1483 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.674 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1483) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1484 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.676 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny, Danillo A. Sena, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1485 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.860 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1486 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1665 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1649 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.669 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1649) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patrick M. O'Connor, Samantha Montaño, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others for the adoption of resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1650 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1014 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1804 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.836 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1804) of Joanne M. Comerford and David Holway, for legislation to designate certain employees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1805 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1218 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1805) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to regional planning agencies and contributions to the state retirement system. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1936 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1012 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1936) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1937 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1216 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1938 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1509 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1939 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1688 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1939) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2113 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.670 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2114 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.671 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2115 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.830 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2115) of Joanne M. Comerford, Kelly W. Pease, Jacob R. Oliveira and Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2116 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.835 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Joanne M. Comerford and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2118 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.852 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2118) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase government accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired by implementing a system of routing calls that does not involve a key pad. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2119 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.854 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to provide for transparency and geographic equity in all state grant funding by updating a public, interactive dashboard with data on all grant awards. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2237 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1217 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2237) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to define clean energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2238 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2145 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of Joanne M. Comerford, Steven George Xiarhos, John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2327 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1226 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2327) of Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to review and study of the state house art collection. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2348 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.853 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2348) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2349 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.855 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2349) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit video recording or broadcasting while driving. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2350 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2150 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2350) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to facilitate cost efficient transportation. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.2355 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1745 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford that the town of Northfield be authorized to acquire certain property located in the town of Bernardston, for general municipal purpose. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2456 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1221 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2456) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2611 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2671 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2611) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to educate the public on the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a vehicle carrying many passengers. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2612 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2758 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2612) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heat. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2614 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3006 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2614) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform charter school funding in Massachusetts. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2812 | Senate, December 8, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol (House, No. 4401). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3026 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3630 | By Ms. Comerford and Ms.Whipps of Athol, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3026) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3055 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3676 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3055) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Paul W. Mark for legislation to clarify the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3073 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3498 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3073) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to designate asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3775 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.535 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3775) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Hatfield be authorized to permit the use of golf carts on the public ways in said town. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3919 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4449 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3919) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Leverett be authorized to provide for local voting rights for certain lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4096 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.540 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4096) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to authorize residents sixteen years or age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4097 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.542 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4097) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to authorize resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4098 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.630 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4098) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to ranked choice voting in the city of Northampton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4099 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.497 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4099) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Northampton be authorized to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by tenants or prospective tenants. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4148 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4712 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4148) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4189 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4771 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4189) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the town council) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Amherst. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4190 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4769 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4190) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the town council) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to extend local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4193 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4770 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4209 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4772 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4209) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Sunderland be authorized to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents of said town aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4224 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4809 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4224) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to validating the results of the annual town election in the town of New Salem held on May 5, 2025. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4228 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.551 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4228) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Athol be authorized to regulate rents for the use or occupancy of manufactured housing parks in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4236 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4837 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4236) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4379 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4874 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4379) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Greenfield to amend its charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4483 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5027 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4566 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5085 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the operation of golf carts in certain rural communities. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4701 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5298 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4701) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Orange be authorized to increase the membership of the board of selectmen of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4717 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5304 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4717) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the annual town meeting for the town of Orange. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4720 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5272 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susannah M. Whipps relative to the Athol-Royalston Regional School District Financial Stability Fund. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4742 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5328 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5053 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5582 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5053) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Orange be authorized to establish a town charter for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5110 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5681 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5110) of Aaron L. Saunders (by vote of the town) that the town of Petersham be authorized to continue the employment of police department members Richard D. Cooley, Jr., and David A. Shoemaker, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5246 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5716 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the State Board of Retirement be authorized to grant creditable service to Jason Patrissi, an employee of the probation service and a member of the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5260 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5667 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford relative to taxation of certain foreign government pension benefits. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5437 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5398 | By Representative Gómez of Easthampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Homar Gómez relative to reports of crimes to law enforcement officials. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.502 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.840 | By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2117 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.839 | By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Jean Conway, for legislation to prohibit state funds to be allocated to any agency, school, university, etc. that does research on animals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.