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
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2109 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sue Turner, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Service. | ||
| SD.2771 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush and Denise C. Garlick for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Needham as the Lt. Joseph R. Fandrey Memorial Bridge. Transportation. | ||
| S.154 | SD.1428 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) 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.155 | SD.1429 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.156 | SD.1713 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.157 | SD.1782 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 157) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to require licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.307 | SD.1440 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education. | |
| S.308 | SD.1486 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education. | |
| S.309 | SD.1746 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 309) of Michael F. Rush, Timothy R. Whelan and Paul McMurtry for legislation to create an indoor active shooter gunshot detection and alerting system in schools. Education. | |
| S.310 | SD.1847 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Michael F. Rush, Marc R. Pacheco, Barbara A. L'Italien, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Education. | |
| S.362 | SD.1431 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Michael F. Rush, James M. Murphy and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.390 | HD.257 | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 390) of William M. Straus and Michael F. Rush relative to elections to fill vacancies in certain county positions. Election Laws. | |
| S.482 | SD.2025 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.590 | SD.1430 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to vacated foreclosed residential property. Financial Services. | |
| S.749 | SD.1441 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing. | |
| H.905 | HD.2068 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and John H. Rogers relative to establishing a sick leave bank for Paul Geraghty, an employee of the Norfolk Superior Court department of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.940 | SD.801 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to Forest Hills Cemetery. The Judiciary. | |
| S.941 | SD.1476 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 941) of Michael F. Rush, Linda Dean Campbell and Paul McMurtry for legislation to prohibit solicitation of a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| S.942 | SD.1686 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for John J. Monahan, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1046 | SD.1809 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1047 | SD.1825 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1047) of Michael F. Rush and Chris Walsh for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1154 | SD.1483 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Michael F. Rush, Josh S. Cutler and Daniel J. Ryan for legislation to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1262 | SD.1425 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight. Public Health. | |
| S.1263 | SD.1432 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Michael F. Rush, Brendan P. Crighton, Geoff Diehl, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of athletic training. Public Health. | |
| S.1264 | SD.1451 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Michael F. Rush, Timothy R. Whelan and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the safety of Alzheimer's disease patients. Public Health. | |
| S.1265 | SD.1472 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Edward F. Coppinger, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety and public health worker protections. Public Health. | |
| S.1266 | SD.1748 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Michael F. Rush, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| S.1267 | SD.1908 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to register virtual manufacturers. Public Health. | |
| S.1356 | SD.1446 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1357 | SD.1456 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1358 | SD.1901 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1358) of Michael F. Rush and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fire safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1419 | HD.1167 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Hua Tan, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service. | |
| S.1460 | SD.1424 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1460) of Michael F. Rush, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran creditable service for certain public retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.1461 | SD.1468 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Daniel J. Ryan, Edward F. Coppinger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to surviving family of emergency medical technicians. Public Service. | |
| S.1462 | SD.1691 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Michael F. Rush, Patricia A. Haddad, David F. DeCoste and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to public safety line of duty benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1463 | SD.1806 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to civil service reserve lists. Public Service. | |
| S.1464 | SD.1868 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. | |
| H.1464 | HD.3787 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Elizabeth Traphagen, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service. | |
| S.1465 | SD.1906 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1465) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans creditable service. Public Service. | |
| S.1629 | SD.1435 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Michael F. Rush, James M. Murphy and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1630 | SD.1438 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Michael F. Rush and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1631 | SD.1443 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1631) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1632 | SD.1454 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1632) of Michael F. Rush, Leonard Mirra, Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to sales tax relief in the aftermath of an emergency. Revenue. | |
| S.1633 | SD.1455 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1633) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to promote business growth. Revenue. | |
| H.1689 | HD.1630 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1689) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush relative to municipal lease negotiations of the town of Dedham with the Department of Capital and Asset Management and Maintenance on behalf of the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1761 | SD.1422 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry 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.1762 | SD.1436 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1762) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish a commission on government accountability, economy, and efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1763 | SD.1437 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1763) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1764 | SD.1453 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1764) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to provide for efficient use of leased or rented property and prevent waste in use of leased or rented facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1765 | SD.1479 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1765) of Michael F. Rush, Timothy R. Whelan, Jerald A. Parisella and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1766 | SD.1480 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1766) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to observe Unites States Navy Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1981 | SD.1464 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Edward F. Coppinger, Daniel Cullinane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the composition of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transporation. Transportation. | |
| S.1982 | SD.1488 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the used vehicle record book. Transportation. | |
| S.1983 | SD.1690 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1983) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to a special VFW Parkway master plan commission. Transportation. | |
| S.1984 | SD.1706 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1984) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Norwood as the Thomas J. Kewriga Memorial Bridge. Transportation. | |
| S.1985 | SD.1858 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Needham as the James J. Delaney II, UMSC Veterans Memorial Bridge. Transportation. | |
| S.1986 | SD.2028 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1986) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Dedham as the Honorable Kelly A. Timilty Memorial Bridge. Transportation. | |
| S.2026 | SD.1459 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Chynah Tyler, Edward F. Coppinger and other members of the General Court for legislation to update veterans’ burial expenses. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2027 | SD.1803 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Michael F. Rush, William M. Straus, Paul McMurtry, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect veterans’ military medical and service records. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2028 | SD.1804 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Paul McMurtry, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2029 | SD.1808 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of Michael F. Rush, John C. Velis, Paul R. Heroux, Kate Hogan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to paid military leave. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2030 | SD.1851 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Michael F. Rush, Jerald A. Parisella, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically needy veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2540 | SD.2672 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2540) of Michael F. Rush and Angelo M. Scaccia (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to a certain parcel of conservation land in the city of Boston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2672 | HD.2682 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2672) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to authorize the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land known as Marie-Louise Kehoe Park to the town of Dedham. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2682 | Senate, December 17, 2018 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rush) to the House Bill amending the charter of the town of Needham (House, No. 4948). | ||
| H.2786 | HD.3830 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2786) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3574 | HD.3155 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3574) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to expanding coverage of dental procedures. Financial Services. | |
| H.3621 | HD.1936 | By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service. | |
| H.3748 | HD.4039 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3748) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of the positions of town clerk and town accountant in the town of Norwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3924 | HD.4235 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Erik Nordahl, an employee of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Public Service. | |
| H.4007 | HD.4316 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Rosibel Umanzor, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service. | |
| H.4059 | HD.4368 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Deirdre Dacey, an employee of the Parole Board. Public Service. | |
| H.4141 | HD.4468 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Joseph Loughman, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4161 | HD.4495 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4161) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4164 | HD.4493 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4164) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4185 | HD.4508 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4185) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwood be authorized to grant up to five additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4336 | HD.4654 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush establishing a sick leave bank for Gloria Phillips, an employee of the Department of Industrial Accidents. Public Service. | |
| H.4452 | HD.4766 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Paul Walsh, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
| H.4718 | HD.4944 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4718) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the representative town meeting of the town of Norwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4948 | HD.5221 | By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4948) of Denise C. Garlick, Michael F. Rush and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Needham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| SD.2090 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Russ Fleming for legislation relative to creditable service for state employees who served in the peace corps. Public Service. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.