Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 410
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 410
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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District Office
Phone:
(413) 367-4656
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2492 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to long COVID related needs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Health. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2594 | Senate, May 8, 2023 -- (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 S.13 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.261 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 13) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.39 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.311 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.40 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.598 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to promote the growing and use of hemp and hemp products. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.41 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.611 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 41) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court 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.42 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.875 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.64 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.293 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to support families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.65 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.662 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Joanne M. Comerford and Liz Miranda for legislation to protect benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.66 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1412 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Joanne M. Comerford and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.67 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1974 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.68 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2253 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sean Garballey and Vanna Howard 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.145 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.312 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.241 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.271 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 241) of Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to special education funding reform. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.242 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.314 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish a green and healthy schools working group and implementation plan. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.243 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.605 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Adam Scanlon, Anne M. Gobi 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.244 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.612 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to fairly reimburse local school transportation of foster children. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.245 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.857 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.246 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2067 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.445 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.279 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of Joanne M. Comerford and James K. Hawkins 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.446 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.289 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb and Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.447 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2089 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.448 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2261 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.595 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1416 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.596 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1994 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.677 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2929 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) 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.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.714 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.52 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) 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.715 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.55 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 715) 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.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.716 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.56 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 716) 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.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.726 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.259 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to protect the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.727 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.608 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 727) of Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.738 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2487 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.813 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.262 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve access to affordable higher education. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.814 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.287 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the higher education endowment matching program. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.815 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.610 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve access to affordable community college. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.816 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.920 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.263 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.921 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.291 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to protect equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1150 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.272 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to state employment postings. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1237 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.270 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1237) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1238 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1413 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1238) 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.1330 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.264 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile 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.1331 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.265 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1332 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.295 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1333 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.315 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1334 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.603 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1335 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1966 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the regulations governing licensed birth centers in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1336 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2079 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Joanne M. Comerford and John F. Keenan for legislation to expand access to the certified nurses’ aides certification process. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.1371 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.54 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) 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 S.1487 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.266 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1487) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Tackey Chan, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court 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.1488 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.606 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1488) of Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1489 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2257 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1626 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.274 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1768 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.260 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1768) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1769 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.280 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1769) 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.1771 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1982 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett 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.1976 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.268 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1977 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.296 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to advance equity for rural communities receiving state grants. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1978 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.316 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1978) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1979 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.661 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch 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.2088 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.313 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2088) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2089 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.830 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2089) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to promote solar energy canopies on large parking lots. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2090 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.840 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to incorporate embodied carbon into state climate policy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2091 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.863 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to reform energy system planning for equity and climate transformation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2092 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1979 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to make methane accounting truthful helps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2093 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1991 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2204 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.267 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2204) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2205 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.284 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2205) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to facilitate cost efficient transportation. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2206 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.846 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2206) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit video recording or broadcasting while driving. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2207 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1415 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2311 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.282 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) 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.2379 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2507 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to exempt Barbara Killeen from certain requirements of the retired municipal teacher program. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2388 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2519 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2388) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2401 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2592 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2401) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.2447 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.367 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) 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.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2506 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2839 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2671 | Senate, February 22, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Bernardston to continue the employment of fire chief Peter Shedd (House, No. 4064). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2845 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- Text of amendment (242) (offered by Senator Comerford) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2834) to the Senate Bill relative to the Affordable Housing Act | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2865 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (34) (offered by Senator Comerford) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2959 | Senate, October 15, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill increasing the town of Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners from three to five members (House, No. 4404). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2960 | Senate, October 15, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Comerford) to the House Bill amending the charter of the city of Greenfield (House, No. 3725). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3224 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.53 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) 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.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3715 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4194 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3715) 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 grant seven licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3719 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4186 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3719) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to civil service positions in the department of public works of the city of Northampton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3725 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4165 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3725) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city known as the town of Greenfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3734 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4164 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3734) 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.3813 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4269 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the towns) that Joseph J. Cuneo be authorized to continue employment as fire chief of the towns of Wendell and New Salem, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3840 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4303 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3840) 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.3841 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4307 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3841) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the construction and operation of systems of sewers in the town of Deerfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3843 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4306 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3843) 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 department members Michael W. Habel, Robert A Thratcher and Mark Jacques. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3938 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4404 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3938) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III, as fire chief of said town notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4003 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4460 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4003) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Sunderland be authorized to continue the employment of fire department member Scott Smith. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4006 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4462 | By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kimberly Riggins, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4035 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4475 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4035) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Greenfield be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4038 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4496 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4038) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the planning board in the town of Shutesbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4064 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4523 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4064) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Bernardston be authorized to continue the employment of Peter Shedd as fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4080 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4530 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4080) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the governance of the Forbes Library in the city of Northampton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4114 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4587 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4114) 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.4404 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4880 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4404) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to increasing the town of Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4552 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5025 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4552) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Wendell be authorized to extend local voting rights to certain lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4687 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5123 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4687) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4730 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5151 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4730) 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.4882 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5254 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4882) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Orange be authorized to convey five parcels of land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4886 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5262 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4886) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of an associate member of the board of health of the town of Bernardston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4908 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5272 | By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4908) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Warwick be authorized to continue the employment of David A. Shoemaker as police chief of said town notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1770 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.297 | By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1770) of Mike Leonard for legislation for a new forestry deal for Massachusetts private and municipal forest landowners. Revenue. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.