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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
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for   Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2293 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Norwood as the Thomas J. Kewriga Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for   Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2765 In Joint Session, January 21, 2020 -- Order (Senator Rush) relative to notifying Her Honor the Lieutenant Governor and Constitutional officers and inform them that the two branches are now in Convention
Link to Bill Detail page for   Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5073 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to quorum requirements for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.182  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1053 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.183  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1054 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.184  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1095 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 184) of Michael F. Rush, Carolyn C. Dykema, Paul McMurtry and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.185  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1116 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.224  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1110 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and David M. Nangle for legislation to regulate sports wagering . Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.294  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.425 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to grant three licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises and three licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.295  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.431 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 295) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of beer and wine to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.328  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1072 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Anne M. Gobi, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a grant program on alternative assessment models . Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.329  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1077 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 329) of Michael F. Rush, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.330  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1083 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools . Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.377  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1096 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.378  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1868 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a special community care retirement communities commission. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.529  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1118 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of Michael F. Rush and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.643  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.844 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to preventing fraud in life and accident and health insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.644  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1085 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to vacated foreclosed residential property. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.645  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1166 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.718  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1091 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 718) of Michael F. Rush and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.719  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1092 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 719) of Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Rodrigues and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.817  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1088 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1016  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.838 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1017  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1080 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to social networking impersonation or harassment. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1050  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1907 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1113  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1117 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Michael F. Rush and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1114  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1120 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Michael F. Rush, Brendan P. Crighton, Sean Garballey, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1200  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1119 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1337  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.842 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1338  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1076 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to athletic training . Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1339  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1093 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to public safety and public health worker protections. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1340  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1115 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Michael F. Rush, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1341  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1760 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1454  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.885 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Michael F. Rush, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul McMurtry and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to fire safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1455  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1114 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Marcos A. Devers, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1580  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1073 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1580) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger, Liz Miranda, Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation relative to the composition of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1581  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1090 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1581) of Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans creditable service. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1582  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1094 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1582) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1583  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1365 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1583) of Michael F. Rush, Shawn Dooley, Daniel J. Hunt, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to surviving family of emergency medical technicians. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1584  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1807 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1584) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and John H. Rogers relative to retirement survivor benefits for Katherine M. McGuinness. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1764  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1087 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1764) of Michael F. Rush, Angelo M. Scaccia, Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1765  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1097 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1765) of Michael F. Rush, Carolyn C. Dykema, Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1766  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1684 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1766) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1904  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.874 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Shawn Dooley, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to observe Unites States Navy Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1905  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1081 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Paul McMurtry, Thomas M. Stanley and others 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.1906  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1682 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1906) of Michael F. Rush and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a commission on government accountability, economy, and efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2012  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1358 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2133  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.832 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to temporary registration plates. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2134  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1084 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2134) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to a special VFW Parkway master plan commission. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2135  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1113 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2136  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1865 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and John H. Rogers for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Dedham as the Honorable Kelly A. Timilty Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2177  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1089 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo M. Scaccia, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2272  Link to Bill Detail page for Senate, June 20, 2019 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Rush) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2244.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2329  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2517 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush and John H. Rogers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Linda Kenney, an employee of the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2356  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.172 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2356) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwood be authorized to continue the employment of police chief William G. Brooks, III. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2377  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1416 By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2377) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2810  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2987 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3206  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3763 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3206) of Denise C. Garlick, Michael F. Rush and others relative to providing veterans' survivor benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3757  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.655 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3757) of Denise C. Garlick, Michael F. Rush and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to school operational efficiency. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3829  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2385 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3829) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to a specialty pharmacy in Greater Boston Urology. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3840  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2375 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3840) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to licensure for specialty practice pharmacies. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3975  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4360 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 establish a sick leave bank for Robert Crossen, Jr., an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4004  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4352 By Representative Coppinger of Boston and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward F. Coppinger and Michael F. Rush relative to certain property to be used for conservation or recreational purposes in the West Roxbury neighborhood of the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4006  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4371 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4151  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4545 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patricia Foley, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4166  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4560 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4166) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Westwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4202  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4574 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 special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the bulk purchase of epinephrine auto-injectors. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4271  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4689 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4271) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4328  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4590 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4328) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwood be authorized to grant a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to the Skating Club of Boston. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4999  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5258 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 Gatto, an employee of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. Public Service.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.