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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Dean of the Senate Mark C. Montigny Democrat - Second Bristol and Plymouth

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Dean of the Senate
  Mark.Montigny@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 312-C
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1440
Fax:
617-722-1068

District Office

888 Purchase Street # 304
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone:
(508) 984-1474
Fax:
(508) 984-1590
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2 Senate, January 4, 2017 -- Offered by Senator Mark C. Montigny relative to temporary Joint Rules for the present General Court until such time as permanent Joint Rules are adopted.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2078 Senate, February 13, 2017 -- Offered by Senate Mark C. Montigny relative to amending the Rules of the Senate for 2017-2018
Link to Bill Detail page for S.9  Senate, February 2, 2017 – Text of the Senate amendment to the House Order relative to Joint Rules governing the 2017-2018 legislative sessions.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.62  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1213 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 62) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, Kay Khan, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.63  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1377 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 63) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.139  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1398 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 139) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the privacy of lottery winners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.353  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1208 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia D. Jehlen, James R. Miceli and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.354  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1383 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Mark C. Montigny, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.355  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1579 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 355) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.356  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2005 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.357  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2056 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 357) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the prescription drug coverage for seniors and the disabled. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.394  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2007 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.457  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1391 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, David M. Rogers, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.458  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1696 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to privately operated animal shelters and rescue organizations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.459  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2001 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of Mark C. Montigny, Lori A. Ehrlich, Daniel J. Ryan, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.460  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2003 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of Mark C. Montigny, James M. Cantwell, Paul R. Heroux, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to prevent animal suffering by irresponsible breeding practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.461  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2004 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of Mark C. Montigny, James R. Miceli, Paul R. Heroux and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to require the supervision of animals at day care services. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.558  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1384 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the fiduciary responsibility of lenders for non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed accounts. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.559  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1392 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to group marketing plans for automobile and homeowners insurance. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.560  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1444 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to cancellation of motor vehicle liability policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.561  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1540 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to compensation of executive officers for mutual companies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.652  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.923 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.653  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1379 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.654  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1387 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Mark C. Montigny, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transfer of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.655  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1536 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure timely health care cost reporting. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.700  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1177 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 700) of Mark C. Montigny, Kevin G. Honan, Eric P. Lesser and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.730  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1737 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 730) of Mark C. Montigny and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a low-income sewer and water assistance program. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.905  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1083 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.906  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1085 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.907  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1086 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation in bodyworks establishments. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.908  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1203 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Mark C. Montigny, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross and Paul R. Heroux for legislation to extend the statute of limitations for certain actions involving international human rights abuses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.909  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1378 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to corporate criminal conduct. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.910  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1394 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 910) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.911  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1543 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to public charity executive and board directors compensation. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1957 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 912) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect access for service animal trainers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1991 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to revise the charitable immunity cap. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.914  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2046 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to update the definition of leaving the scene of an accident aka Katie's Law. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1027  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1380 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to fair hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1028  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1393 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect locked out employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1145  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1460 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1230  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1217 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to combat V.I.P. syndrome to protect health care integrity and quality. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1231  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1376 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1231) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a board of registration for clinical laboratory personnel. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1232  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1390 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1232) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prevent undue influence on prescriber behavior. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1396 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to restore integrity in the marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1234  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1522 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Mark C. Montigny, James R. Miceli and Keiko M. Orrall for legislation to strengthen patients' rights. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1235  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1689 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect hospital and community health center patients. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1236  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2012 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to allow humans and their pets remains to be buried together. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1237  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2027 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1237) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1334  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1388 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to window guards in residential rental properties. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1335  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1966 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to preserve family ties and inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1336  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1977 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1409  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.84 By Representative Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1409) of Robert M. Koczera and Mark C. Montigny (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Acushnet to eliminate the residency requirement for town administrator. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1567  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1374 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1568  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1385 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to discharge of indebtedness of principal residence from gross income. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1569  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1538 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1569) of Mark C. Montigny, Marjorie C. Decker, Mike Connolly, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to close a corporate tax haven loophole. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1570  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1975 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Mark C. Montigny, Keiko M. Orrall, Richard J. Ross and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1571  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2026 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1202 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to restore and revitalize state pier in the city of New Bedford. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1375 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1733) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to designate a certain state facility in the city of New Bedford as the New Bedford marine commerce terminal. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1381 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1734) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to former state employees and elected officials. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1382 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1735) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to oversight of capital expenditures in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1386 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of Mark C. Montigny for legislaion relative to the prohibition of the use of state funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1737  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1395 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1737) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to equitable pay at quasi-public agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1397 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1738) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to sell naming rights to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties operated by the MCCA. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1739  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1647 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1739) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to annual reports. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1740  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1811 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1740) of Mark C. Montigny and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to establish February 20 as Frederick Douglass Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1960  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1442 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to child passenger safety. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1961  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2008 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1961) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the use of video screens while operating a motor vehicle. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1962  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2014 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1962) of Mark C. Montigny, James R. Miceli and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1963  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2020 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2049  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2154 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gail Normandin, an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2151  Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (43) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2156  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2306 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Mark C. Montigny and William M. Straus (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a special fund from demolition liens or related grants in the town of Fairhaven. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2398 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny and Robert M. Koczera for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kelly Almeida, an employee of the executive office of health and human services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2671  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2805 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2671) of Mark C. Montigny, Robert M. Koczera, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher M. Markey and other members of the General Court (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the city of New Bedford. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3513  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1671 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of William M. Straus and Mark C. Montigny (by vote of the town) that the town of Fairhaven be authorized to further clarify the duties and responsibilities of the town administrator . Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4900  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5122 By Representative Markey of Dartmouth and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Heather Tavares, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4919  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5158 By Representative Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert M. Koczera and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Susan Fermino, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.