Skip to Content
July 27, 2026 Clear | 69°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

Photo of  Kenneth J. Donnelly
  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.2097 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to clarify department of mental health regulations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.35  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.882 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to promote employment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.177  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1692 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to increase contributions to the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.244  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.990 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 244) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman and Sean Garballey for legislation to promote better citizenship civics education and civic engagement. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.245  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1897 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to reimbursement for transportation costs for homeless students. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.246  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1907 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the calculation of economically disadvantaged students. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.338  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1187 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Bud Williams for legislation relative to public health. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.439  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.408 By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.517  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.888 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, John F. Keenan, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency for mental health parity. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.518  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1903 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 518) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to require health care coverage for medically necessary treatment for certain students. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.614  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.879 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Daniel M. Donahue, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.673  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1239 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to improve the excellence to teaching programs. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.674  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1972 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brendan P. Crighton, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure quality education and training programs. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.833  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.847 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to improving access to emergency treatment plans. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.834  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.884 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1000  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.846 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to establish fair scheduling practices for employees in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1001  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.854 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to wage enforcement statutes of limitations. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1002  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.878 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to permissible topics of collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1003  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.881 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1003) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1004  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.984 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, James R. Miceli, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Commonwealth’s economy with a strong minimum wage and a strong tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1005  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1685 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to ensure funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1006  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1694 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to diversify the use of the Workforce Training Fund to support the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1086  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.848 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1086) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1087  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.849 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to provide critical community services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1088  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.862 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1089  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.893 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul R. Heroux and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation relative to mental health peer specialists certification. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1090  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1026 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a center of excellence in community policing and behavioral health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1091  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1630 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a restoration center in Middlesex County. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1191  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.866 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1192  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1166 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1300  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.852 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lock-up facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1301  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1025 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Ruth B. Balser, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to enhanced fire protection in new one and two family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1400  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.868 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1400) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1401  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.874 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Option (d) beneficiaries. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1402  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.876 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1402) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the contribution for insurance premiums of certain retired employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1403  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.890 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Eric P. Lesser, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to line of duty death benefits. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1404  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.894 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1404) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to pension forfeiture. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1405  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1216 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1405) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1406  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1220 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a group insurance commission under the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1407  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1228 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Group Insurance Commission premium contributions. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1408  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1922 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank I. Smizik, Michael D. Brady, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement options for retirees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1513  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.850 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, John W. Scibak, David F. DeCoste, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exemptions from taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1514  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.856 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1514) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1515  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.880 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Byron Rushing, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1692  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.857 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Steven Ultrino, Thomas M. McGee, Diana DiZoglio 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.1693  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.864 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1693) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marc T. Lombardo and James J. Dwyer for legislation establishing a special commission to identify a suitable location for a justice complex in Southern Middlesex County. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1694  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.895 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require additional reporting of transportation privatization contracts to promote transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1696  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2022 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1696) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to debarment in public contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.860 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.892 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the Commonwealth’s commuter rail system. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2048  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2118 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and James J. Dwyer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dean Canada, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2129  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2095 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to protect workers' wages from arbitrary recoupment of overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2789  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3797 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2789) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) relative to the eligibility of town meeting members to hold other elected positions in town government of the town of Burlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3281  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3605 By Representative Decker of Cambridge and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3536  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2520 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3536) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Burlington to grant six additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and two additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1695  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1531 By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1695) of Barbara J. Mathews for legislation relative to public records for genealogical research. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.