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.2458 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide for plain writing in certain government documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| SD.3414 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to authorize the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase, construct, and operate a hospital in the town of Norwood. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| S.213 | SD.527 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.214 | SD.528 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.215 | SD.530 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) 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.348 | SD.810 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools. Education. | |
| S.349 | SD.1251 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to create a grant program on alternative assessment models. Education. | |
| S.350 | SD.1252 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1819 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| S.400 | SD.536 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.401 | SD.537 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 401) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the regulation of continuing care retirement communities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.571 | SD.538 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.572 | SD.539 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jack Patrick Lewis, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.573 | SD.540 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 573) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Stony Brook Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.574 | SD.568 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 574) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to certain property to be used for conservation or recreational purposes in the West Roxbury neighborhood of the city of Boston. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.709 | SD.541 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 709) 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. Financial Services. | |
| S.710 | SD.542 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 710) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to preventing fraud in life and accident and health insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.711 | SD.576 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services. | |
| S.802 | SD.543 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Michael F. Rush, Vanna Howard and Paul McMurtry for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.803 | SD.544 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.901 | SD.545 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing. | |
| S.902 | SD.546 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 902) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to public housing determination for veterans. Housing. | |
| S.1117 | SD.548 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1117) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1118 | SD.1246 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1118) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to further clarify dog bite liability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1220 | SD.549 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1323 | SD.550 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1324 | SD.551 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to EMS leave without loss of pay. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1461 | SD.552 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael F. Rush, Paul R. Feeney, Paul McMurtry, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| S.1462 | SD.553 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1463 | SD.554 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to public safety and public health worker protections. Public Health. | |
| S.1464 | SD.732 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| S.1465 | SD.903 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1465) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health. | |
| S.1583 | SD.555 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1583) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1584 | SD.556 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1584) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1585 | SD.557 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1585) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to arson investigators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1586 | SD.652 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Susannah M. Whipps, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1724 | SD.558 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1724) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. | |
| S.1725 | SD.559 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans creditable service. Public Service. | |
| S.1726 | SD.561 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to surviving family of emergency medical technicians. Public Service. | |
| S.1727 | SD.563 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1727) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Lydia Edwards and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to the composition of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service. | |
| S.1728 | SD.564 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to disability retirees and restoration to service. Public Service. | |
| S.1729 | SD.565 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans service officers retirement benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1730 | SD.573 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1731 | SD.814 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to clarify military buyback options. Public Service. | |
| S.1732 | SD.1847 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Boston school police retirement. Public Service. | |
| S.1733 | SD.2311 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1733) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the membership of the PRIM board. Public Service. | |
| S.1926 | SD.547 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Susan Williams Gifford, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue. | |
| S.1927 | SD.566 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1928 | SD.567 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1928) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1929 | SD.569 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1929) of Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| S.1930 | SD.571 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan and Paul McMurtry for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1931 | SD.1191 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to incentivize veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1932 | SD.1957 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Michael F. Rush, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| S.2066 | SD.524 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2066) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and James B. Eldridge 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.2067 | SD.572 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2067) of Michael F. Rush and Rob Consalvo for legislation relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2081 | HD.1495 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Dedham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2179 | SD.525 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2179) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2289 | SD.523 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2289) 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.2290 | SD.526 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2290) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the orange line extension. Transportation. | |
| S.2291 | SD.1242 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2291) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Michelle Wu, Paul McMurtry, Lydia Edwards and others for legislation to promote fare equity. Transportation. | |
| S.2292 | SD.2206 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2292) 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.2340 | SD.529 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2341 | SD.531 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2341) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2342 | SD.532 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2342) of Michael F. Rush, Anne M. Gobi and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to tax credits for homeless veteran housing. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2343 | SD.533 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2343) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to military personnel and medical records. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2344 | SD.534 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2344) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2345 | SD.535 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the appointment of veterans agents and service officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2346 | SD.597 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2346) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to uniformity in veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2347 | SD.599 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2347) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2348 | SD.600 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran health care. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2349 | SD.601 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2349) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to outreach to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2350 | SD.602 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2351 | SD.607 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2351) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2352 | SD.1825 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2352) 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.2413 | SD.2647 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2413) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to motor vehicle distributors. Transportation. | |
| S.2443 | SD.2732 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2443) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush and William F. MacGregor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Erin Keel, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Service. | |
| S.2455 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rush) to the House Bill relative to the charter of the town of Dedham (House, No. 2081). | ||
| S.2501 | SD.2851 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2501) of Michael F. Rush, John H. Rogers, Paul McMurtry, Edward R. Philips and others (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the date set by the charter of the town of Walpole for the annual town election. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2577 | SD.2926 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2577) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to superannuation benefits for Ann Marie OKeeffe. Public Service. | |
| S.2706 | Senate, March 18, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rush) to the House Bill creating the appointed positions of town treasurer and tax collector in the town of Westwood (House, No. 3879). | ||
| S.2952 | SD.3436 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2952) of Michael F. Rush and Rob Consalvo (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.2979 | SD.3470 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2979) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to protect Norwood healthcare access. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.3107 | HD.3339 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3107) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and others for legislation to designate cookies and cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3429 | HD.595 | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3429) of William M. Straus and Michael F. Rush relative to unmanned aerial systems. Transportation. | |
| H.3879 | HD.4351 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3879) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Westwood be authorized to create the appointed positions of town treasurer and tax collector in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3910 | HD.4388 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3910) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in the town of Dedham. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| SD.2449 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca Phillips for legislation to place a moratorium on fossil fuel infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. This bill is by request. * | ||
| SD.2728 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Kelly for legislation to establish the official tugboat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * | ||
| SD.2729 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Kelly for legislation to establish the official barrier boat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * | ||
| SD.2779 | By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Stover, for legislation to standardize definitions relative to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.