Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.87 | SD.640 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 87) of Joanne M. Comerford and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.88 | SD.641 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.89 | SD.1040 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Mike Connolly and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.293 | SD.409 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 293) of Joanne M. Comerford, Christina A. Minicucci, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand opportunities to demonstrate academic achievement. Education. | |
| S.294 | SD.417 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.295 | SD.419 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Christina A. Minicucci for legislation to establish a Special Education Funding Reform Commission. Education. | |
| S.296 | SD.420 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia A. Duffy, Michael O. Moore and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to promote equity in school building assistance and ensuring best practice incentives are available for all school building projects. Education. | |
| S.297 | SD.1855 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education. | |
| S.454 | SD.634 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws. | |
| S.455 | SD.635 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to political campaign contributions. Election Laws. | |
| S.456 | SD.1854 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to allow individuals to protect their voter information. Election Laws. | |
| S.502 | SD.1036 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.636 | SD.531 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 636) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ruth B. Balser, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services. | |
| S.637 | SD.1184 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 637) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the health insurance prior authorization process. Financial Services. | |
| S.748 | SD.527 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Joanne M. Comerford, Harriette L. Chandler, Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.749 | SD.1031 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.750 | SD.1033 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to dental care in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.777 | HD.3738 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to providing for ranked-choice voting in the city known as the town of Amherst. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.824 | SD.410 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.825 | SD.421 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 825) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to improve access to affordable higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.826 | SD.422 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education. | |
| H.830 | HD.897 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 830) 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 allow residents sixteen years or age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.831 | HD.900 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 831) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative amending the charter of the city of Northampton to allow for early mail-in ballots in said city. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.832 | HD.904 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) 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 allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.868 | SD.565 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower cities and towns to impose a fee on certain real estate transactions to support affordable housing. Housing. | |
| S.954 | SD.385 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| S.955 | SD.1041 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 955) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit the use of public funds to pay awards, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault. The Judiciary. | |
| S.956 | SD.1183 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, Brendan P. Crighton, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect LGBTQ victims. The Judiciary. | |
| S.957 | SD.1776 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susan L. Moran and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to empower individuals affected by substance abuse to rebuild their lives. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1169 | SD.639 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to posting employment opportunities. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1266 | SD.298 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian W. Murray, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to add a suicide prevention hotline number on student identification cards. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1381 | SD.529 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health. | |
| S.1382 | SD.579 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia A. Duffy, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation relative to healthy and green public schools. Public Health. | |
| S.1383 | SD.612 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1383) of Joanne M. Comerford and Christina A. Minicucci for legislation to prohibit non-consensual pelvic examinations. Public Health. | |
| S.1384 | SD.801 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susan L. Moran, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| S.1385 | SD.1045 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| S.1386 | SD.1067 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Thomas M. Stanley, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accelerate improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1387 | SD.1853 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restrict toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health. Public Health. | |
| S.1388 | SD.2026 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of Joanne M. Comerford, Kay Khan, Rebecca L. Rausch and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish health equity at all levels in government. Public Health. | |
| S.1555 | SD.1042 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1555) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1556 | SD.1049 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1556) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1672 | SD.526 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1672) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service. | |
| S.1673 | SD.1851 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Joanne M. Comerford and Paul W. Mark for legislation to exempt Barbara Killeen from certain requirements of the retired municipal teacher program. Public Service. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1039 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Tami L. Gouveia and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| S.1822 | SD.1852 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1822) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the commonwealth's farmers. Revenue. | |
| S.2026 | SD.638 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and Elizabeth A. Malia relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2027 | SD.664 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the second Monday in October as indigenous people's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2028 | SD.698 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the podokesaurus holyokensis as the official dinosaur of the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2029 | SD.1046 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of Joanne M. Comerford and John Barrett, III for legislation to advance equity for rural communities receiving state grants. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2030 | SD.1774 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2031 | SD.1775 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2031) of Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to provide federal and state budget information to residents of the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2143 | SD.661 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2143) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2144 | SD.675 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2144) of Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2144 | HD.3223 | By Representative Carey of Easthampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2144) of Daniel R. Carey and Joanne M. Comerford that the Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of South Hadley to the South Hadley Housing Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2145 | SD.1047 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2145) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to expand equitable access for solar energy net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2189 | HD.1758 | By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2189) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the city council) that the city known as the town of Greenfield be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land on Leyden Road in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2202 | HD.908 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2202) 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. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2282 | SD.411 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| S.2283 | SD.1037 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2283) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote safety by permitting municipalities to reduce speed limits. Transportation. | |
| S.2284 | SD.1038 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2284) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund municipal reporting requirements. Transportation. | |
| S.2285 | SD.1043 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2285) of Joanne M. Comerford, Kay Khan, Susan L. Moran and Michael O. Moore for legislation to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| S.2286 | SD.1044 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2286) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to facilitate cost efficient transportation. Transportation. | |
| S.2395 | SD.530 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2395) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans’ benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2457 | SD.1035 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2457) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2510 | Senate, August 9, 2021 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill amending the charter of the city of Northampton (House, No. 3995) | ||
| H.2563 | HD.1695 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2563) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Whately be authorized to continue the employment of Gary Stone, a member of the fire department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2564 | HD.1699 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2564) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) the town of Whately be authorized to continue the employment of William Smith, a member of the fire department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2596 | SD.2846 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2596) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to allow municipalities to reasonably regulate solar siting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2629 | Senate, January 31, 2022 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill authorizing the city of Northampton to amend a certain conservation easement (House, No. 3900) | ||
| S.2644 | Filed by Ms. Comerford -- Order relative to granting the committee on Public Health until December 31, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to public health matters. | ||
| S.2733 | SD.2877 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2733) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit video recording or broadcasting while driving. Transportation. | |
| H.2851 | HD.1018 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2851) of Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and others relative to further regulating tax revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.2938 | SD.3196 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2938) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Northfield to establish the Grandin Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.3098 | SD.3279 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3098) of Joanne M. Comerford and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Bernardston to continue the employment of fire department member Lloyd Grover. Public Service. [Local approval received] | |
| S.3116 | Senate, September 8, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Comerford) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Northfield to establish the Grandin Water District (Senate, No. 2938). | ||
| H.3799 | HD.3585 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3799) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Deerfield to continue the employment of police department members Robert Warger, Joseph Mieczkowski, and Raymond Burniske, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3900 | HD.4231 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3900) 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 amend a certain conservation easement in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3988 | HD.4360 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3988) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Deerfield be authorized to continue the employment of police officer Gary Sibilia. Public Service. | |
| H.3990 | HD.3450 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Warwick be authorized to grant non-citizen permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.4061 | HD.1506 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize persons sixteen years of age or older to vote in town elections in the town of Wendell. Election Laws. | |
| H.4191 | HD.4342 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4191) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Deerfield be authorized to grant 3 additional wines and malt beverage licenses not to be drunk on the premises and 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4206 | HD.4235 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4206) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Whately be authorized to continue the employment of Edwin Zaniewski as a member of the police department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4284 | HD.4605 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4284) 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 appoint members to the Northampton License Commission without regard to party affiliation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4356 | HD.4734 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4356) of Mindy Domb (by vote of the town) that the town of Amherst be authorized to continue the employment of Walter (Tim) Nelson as fire chief of said town notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4559 | HD.4911 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4559) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Shutesbury be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4772 | HD.4971 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford relative to merging the Shelburne Housing Authority with and into the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority and restructuring the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority members. Housing. | |
| H.4846 | HD.5116 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4846) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Deerfield be authorized to eliminate the appointed tax collector/town clerk/treasurer in said town and create an appointed town clerk and an appointed town treasurer-collector. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4885 | HD.5174 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4885) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to ranked choice voting in the city of Northampton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4886 | HD.5175 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4886) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa (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.] | |
| H.4923 | HD.5192 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4923) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Montague be authorized to grant one additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4924 | HD.5193 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4924) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Montague be authorized to exempt all positions in the police department from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.5232 | HD.5327 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5232) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Northampton Retirement Board be authorized to grant creditable service to William Dwight. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.5254 | HD.5326 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the conveyance of certain state owned land to the city of Northampton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.5354 | HD.5380 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford that the Montague Center Fire District be authorized to continue the employment of fire department members Gary Dion, David Hansen, Mark Fisk, Ann Fisk and Chris Rice. Public Service. | |
| H.5392 | HD.5491 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5392) 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 require new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings to use electricity for all building energy needs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| SD.2800 | By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mason Woolley for legislation relative to protecting people with disabilities. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.