President of the Senate
Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 332
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 332
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1500
Fax:
617-722-1077
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2302 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Karen E. Spilka for legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.16 | Senate -- Text of the proposed Senate amendment (Senator Spilka) to the House Bill relative to the Compensation of Public Officials (House, No. 58) | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.75 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1215 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.197 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1173 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Karen E. Spilka and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to create an innovative communities program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.311 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1122 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through biliteracy. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.314 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1383 | By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen E. Spilka and others relative to the teaching of genocide education in the public schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.591 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1174 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.943 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1175 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Karen E. Spilka, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to update privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.944 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1214 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Karen E. Spilka, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.945 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1221 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 945) of Karen E. Spilka for legislation to rescind an order terminating parental rights. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.946 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1224 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of Karen E. Spilka, Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the geographical jurisdiction of the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.947 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1243 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Karen E. Spilka, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency, best practices, and better outcomes for children and communities. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1048 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1768 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1155 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1636 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, John H. Rogers, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1268 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1462 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1268) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to create a special commission to examine the health impacts of electromagnetic fields. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1359 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1206 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Karen E. Spilka, Jose F. Tosado, James B. Eldridge, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1987 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1461 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to tolls on the roadways of the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2044 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2116 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2044) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Karen E. Spilka and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gail Weinberg-Kraus, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2194 | Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Spilka) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 3979) | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2280 | Senate, February 1, 2018 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Karen E. Spilka) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4160, amended) | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2377 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2310 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2377) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Karen E. Spilka and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2511 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2645 | Senate, May 3, 2018 - Offered by Senators Karen E. Spilka and Bruce E. Tarr relative to committing to a safe, secure and respectful workplace | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2574 | Senate, June 21, 2018 – Text of the Senate Bill to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability (being the text of Senate document number 2546, printed as amended) | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2575 | Senate, June 21, 2018 – Text of the Senate Bill relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking (being the text of Senate document number 2553, printed as amended) | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3458 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3864 | By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka (with the approval of the town council) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land to the city known as the town of Franklin for landfill capping, solid waste transfer station and recycling center purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4258 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4604 | By Representative Dykema of Holliston and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4258) of Carolyn C. Dykema and Karen E. Spilka (by vote of the town) that the town of Hopkinton be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4307 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4644 | By Representative Dykema of Holliston and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4307) of Carolyn C. Dykema and Karen E. Spilka (by vote of the town) that the town of Holliston be authorized to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.312 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1151 | By Ms. Spilka (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of William Robinson for legislation to interrupt the school to prison pipeline. Education. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.