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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Served 2009 - 2017 Democrat - Fourth Middlesex

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  Kenneth.Donnelly@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-1432
Fax:
617-722-1004
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1856 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to clarify benefits under age extensions. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1890 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to clarify financial interest in contracts of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.169  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1045 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 169) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the workforce competitiveness trust fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.226  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.932 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 226) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to the compostion of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education . Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.227  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.997 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 227) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to school transportation. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.228  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1052 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 228) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael J. Rodrigues, David T. Vieira, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional school district capital project funding. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.229  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1634 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 229) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to improve the excellence to teaching programs. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.352  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.934 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, William N. Brownsberger and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.353  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.935 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to reduce solid waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.354  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.998 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Katherine M. Clark, Michael Barrett, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy families and businesses . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.434  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.945 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation relative to improving services for students with individual education programs. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.511  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.954 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to pediatric nursing care facilities. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.719  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1032 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 719) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation clarifying accidental disability benefits . The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.854  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1031 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 854) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas J. Calter, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.855  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1049 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the workforce competitiveness trust fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.856  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1152 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the joint labor management committee. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.906  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.930 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to assisted outpatient treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.934  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1005 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael R. Knapik and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a tax title collection revolving fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1128  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.933 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1128) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Robert F. Fennell for legislation relative to the installation of approved smoke detectors in certain residential buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1129  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.939 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1129) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to to reform sheriff civil process operations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1130  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.973 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1130) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to establish regional lockup facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1217  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.927 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to clarify dual service. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1218  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.949 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Christopher G. Fallon, Thomas J. Calter, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to labor relations. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1219  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.957 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to Health Insurance Coverage for Certain Dependents. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1220  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.990 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to Medicare Part B. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1221  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1038 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the contribution for insurance premiums of certain retired employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1222  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1178 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. McGee, Jennifer L. Flanagan and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the annual allowance for widows and widowers of certain public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1223  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1465 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jennifer L. Flanagan and Sean Garballey for legislation to modify the retirement benefits of certain widows and surviving spouses. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1325  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1019 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1469  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.931 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kay Khan, James E. Timilty, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to flying flags at half-staff upon the death of a police officer or firefighter. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1470  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.937 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Mary S. Keefe, Anne M. Gobi, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to uphold bidding integrity in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1471  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.951 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1471) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and James E. Timilty for legislation relative to Public Safety Memorials. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1472  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1023 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1472) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Christopher G. Fallon, Peter V. Kocot, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1475  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1249 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1475) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, William N. Brownsberger, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a special commission on school library services in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1476  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1250 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1476) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Peter V. Kocot, James M. Murphy, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to debarment in public contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1477  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1256 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1477) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to make an investigation and study to identify and evaluate potential sites suitable for the location of a replacement jail facility in Southern Middlesex County. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1576  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1199 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan, Mark J. Cusack and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1655  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1028 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Daniel A. Wolf, Christine E. Canavan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a more equitable public transit fare structure. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1793  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1837 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1793) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey and David M. Rogers ( by vote of the town) for legislation to permit town resident, Evens Maurice, to apply and be considered for appointment to the position of police officer in the town of Arlington. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1794  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1838 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town)for legislation to authorize the town of Arlington to establish a special account for the purchase, installation and maintenance of public works of art. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2042  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2019 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, James J. Dwyer and Jay R. Kaufman (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the disability retirement of Woburn police officer Robert DeNapoli. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2134  Senate, Thursday, May 8, 2014 - Text of the Senate (Senator Donnelly) amendment to Senate Bill relative to the disability retirement of Woburn police officer Robert DeNapoli (Senate, No. 2042).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2177  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2086 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town)for legislation to increase the number of all alcohol licenses for restaurants in the town of Arlington. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2095 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman and James J. Dwyer (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the licensing authority of the city of Woburn to issue additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2323  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2112 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2323) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, William N. Brownsberger, Nick Collins and Jay Livingstone for legislation to create a special commission studying cutting, welding and hot work processes regulated by the State Fire Code. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2375  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2145 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and David M. Rogers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Joseph Quinn, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3688  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3891 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3688) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Kenneth J. Donnelly (by vote of the town) that the town of Burlington be authorized issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4172  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4283 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4172) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt positions within the police department of the town of Burlington from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.433  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.941 By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Anthony Newman for legislation relative to experienced drivers. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1473  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1145 By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Barbara Matthews and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to records open to public inspection. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1474  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1146 By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Mathews, Barbara for legislation to lower the cost of creating record copies for historical researchers. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1654  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.955 By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Javad Fakharzadeh for legislation relative to traffic enforcement cameras. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.