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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael F. Rush Democrat - Norfolk and Suffolk

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Senate Majority Whip
  Mike.Rush@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 208
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1348
Fax:
617-722-1071
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Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.132  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.866 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 132) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Lottery Commission to conduct a pilot program. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.317  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.452 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Michael F. Rush and David B. Sullivan for legislation to regulate campaign contributions. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.318  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.861 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require voters to furnish identification. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.378  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.800 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Michael R. Knapik, Tom Sannicandro and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to the Department of Conservation retaining certain revenue to promote the development of parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.379  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.801 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Michael F. Rush and Edward F. Coppinger for legislation relative to requiring recycling in state buildings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.464  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.864 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Michael F. Rush and Edward F. Coppinger for legislation to prohibit auto glass insurance claims third party billers from participating as vendors of auto glass replacement and/or repair services for the same insurance carrier. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.466  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1657 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 466) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to promote health care cost containment through select and tiered network plans. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.858  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.716 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require mandatory post release supervision and assistance for all offenders released from state and county incarceration. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.859  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.872 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Michael F. Rush and Kay Khan for legislation relative to custody of children by persons on military service overseas. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.860  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.876 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 860) of Michael F. Rush and Edward F. Coppinger for payment from the State Treasury to Colonel William J. Gormley, III, for legal expenses incurred by him in defense against a certain civil complaint . The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.861  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1445 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to Forest Hills Cemetery. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.960  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.703 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the fair distribution of tips . Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.961  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.711 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 961) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1052  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.713 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1052) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to increasing the fine for conducting or maintaining open air parking lots without a license. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1053  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.799 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Rush for legislation relative to fees charged to insurance companies for certain services [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1054  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.871 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1054) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to amend contract procedures in the city of Boston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1164  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.868 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to foods containing artificial trans fats. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1538 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Michael F. Rush and John Hart, Jr. for legislation to reduce health care cost trends. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1227  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.706 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1227) of Rush for legislation to enhance the threats statute [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1228  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.710 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1228) of Rush for legislation to provide concurrent police authority for Massachusetts Port Authority properties [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1368  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.704 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of Rush for legislation relative to group insurance commission [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1369  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.717 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1369) of Michael F. Rush and Edward Coppinger for legislation relative to the retirement benefit for Cecilia Davlin, the surviving former wife of James Davlin. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1370  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.869 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Rush for legislation to define member contribution for retirement system [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1371  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.873 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1371) of Rush for legislation relative to collective bargaining at the Massachusetts Bay Transporation Authority [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1372  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.875 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sally Kennedy-Calo, an employee of the Department of Children and Families [Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1515  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.708 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1616  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.714 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1616) of Michael F. Rush and Edward F. Coppinger 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1787  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.700 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1787) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston as the Honorable Francis X. Coppinger Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1788  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.702 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston as the Honorable Charles Doyle Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2269  Senate, May 23, 2012 – Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Rush) to the Senate Bill relative to veterans' access, livelihood, opportunity, and resources (Senate, No, 2254)
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3397  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3666 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3397) of Michael Rush and John H Rogers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Robert P. Henifer, an employee of the Trial Court. Senate Ways and Means .
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4187  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4419 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4187) of Denise C. Garlick (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Needham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk ofn the premise. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4231  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4438 By Representative Coppinger of Boston and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4231) of Edward F. Coppinger (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Boston to issue a seven day 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.4233  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4427 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4233) of Paul McMurtry and Michael Rush (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of deputy police chief of the town of Westwood from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4480  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4463 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide remedies to consumers for clearing titles after the payoff of mortgages. The Judiciary.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.