Senate Majority Whip
Mike.Rush@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 208
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 208
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1348
Fax:
617-722-1071
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2639 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and John H. Rogers for legislation to extend MBTA service of The Ride to the town of Foxborough. Transportation. | ||
| S.285 | SD.518 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Dylan A. Fernandes, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.286 | SD.521 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.445 | SD.601 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools. Education. | |
| S.446 | SD.606 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| S.447 | SD.608 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| S.448 | SD.1587 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish the school supplies for teachers program. Education. | |
| S.489 | SD.525 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 489) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.656 | SD.526 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.657 | SD.527 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to Stony Brook Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.658 | SD.1642 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 658) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to create the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to protect the commonwealth’s natural resources. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.825 | SD.528 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 825) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Financial Services. | |
| S.826 | SD.623 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to notify broker prior to termination of coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.905 | SD.529 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.906 | SD.530 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.907 | SD.1042 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to protect Norwood healthcare access. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1024 | SD.559 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing. | |
| S.1254 | SD.633 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1254) of Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1255 | SD.735 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1256 | SD.803 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1256) of Michael F. Rush and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Survivors Act. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1258 | HD.1854 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Paul McMurtry, David F. DeCoste and others relative to coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors. Financial Services. | |
| S.1368 | SD.560 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1369 | SD.1025 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1369) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education and payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1472 | SD.561 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1472) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to EMS leave without loss of pay. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1473 | SD.1468 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Michael F. Rush that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1619 | SD.562 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1620 | SD.603 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Michael F. Rush and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health. | |
| S.1621 | SD.622 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health. | |
| S.1622 | SD.1041 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1622) of Michael F. Rush that provisions be made to for a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to Norwood Hospital. Public Health. | |
| S.1759 | SD.563 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1760 | SD.565 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1760) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to arson investigators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1761 | SD.600 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1762 | SD.624 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1762) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1763 | SD.959 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1763) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to fire safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1899 | SD.551 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1899) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to superannuation benefits for Ann Marie OKeeffe. Public Service. | |
| S.1900 | SD.566 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Michael F. Rush and John J. Cronin for legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. | |
| S.1901 | SD.567 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans creditable service. Public Service. | |
| S.1902 | SD.568 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to surviving family of emergency medical technicians. Public Service. | |
| S.1903 | SD.569 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to disability retirees and restoration to service. Public Service. | |
| S.1904 | SD.570 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans service officers retirement benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1905 | SD.588 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to clarify military buyback options. Public Service. | |
| S.1906 | SD.592 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1906) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1907 | SD.616 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1907) of Michael F. Rush (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to direct the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer Cherell Mellace. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1908 | SD.689 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Soter, Steven George Xiarhos and Nick Collins for legislation to increase the cap on outside income for public pension recipients. Public Service. | |
| S.2069 | SD.571 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2069) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.2070 | SD.578 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2070) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| S.2071 | SD.579 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.2072 | SD.604 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2072) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to incentivize veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.2073 | SD.610 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2073) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| S.2212 | SD.516 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2212) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to authorize the Governor to issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2213 | SD.580 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2216 | SD.1043 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2216) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to authorize the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2217 | SD.1136 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) of Michael F. Rush and William F. MacGregor for legislation to transfer a parcel of state property in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2319 | SD.517 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2319) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2338 | SD.1135 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2338) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to name the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library as the McGrory- Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2438 | SD.509 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2438) of Michael F. Rush relative to unmanned aerial systems. Transportation. | |
| S.2439 | SD.511 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2439) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation. | |
| S.2440 | SD.605 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2440) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to promote fare equity. Transportation. | |
| S.2441 | SD.770 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to create no cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations. Transportation. | |
| S.2442 | SD.1044 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2442) of Michael F. Rush that provisions be made to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of extending the orange line. Transportation. | |
| S.2484 | SD.520 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2484) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2485 | SD.522 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2485) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to military personnel and medical records. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2486 | SD.524 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2486) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2487 | SD.593 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2487) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to uniformity in veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2488 | SD.594 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2488) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2489 | SD.596 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2489) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran health care. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2490 | SD.597 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2490) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to outreach to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2491 | SD.598 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2491) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2492 | SD.599 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2492) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2493 | SD.618 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2493) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to allow for an annual increase in the shelter allowance. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2494 | SD.619 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2494) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to further define dental benefit assistance for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2495 | SD.768 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2495) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2496 | SD.1472 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2496) of Michael F. Rush for legislation that the flag of the commonwealth shall be flown at half-staff honoring the passing of active duty military personnel from the commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2497 | SD.1517 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3409 | HD.1561 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of John H. Rogers for legislation to designate cookies and Cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2214 | SD.714 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2214) of Michael Kelly, for legislation to establish the official tugboat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.2215 | SD.727 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2215) of Michael Kelly, for legislation to establish "Lil' Davey" as the official barrier boat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.