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The 193rd 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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S.75  SD.501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.261  SD.1013 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.
S.274  SD.1697 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.
S.301  SD.667 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.471  SD.1691 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 471) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.568  SD.1551 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the Elm Bank Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.736  SD.379 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Julian Cyr, John C. Velis, Michael D. Brady, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.752  SD.1816 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 752) of Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing.
S.881  SD.728 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of John F. Keenan, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to create the Massachusetts healthy homes program. Housing.
S.891  SD.2302 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Michael F. Rush and Vanna Howard (with the approval of the mayor abd city council) for legislation to restore Boston's governmentally-involved housing protection. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
S.947  SD.1088 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary.
H.1094  HD.2202 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Paul McMurtry relative to expanding coverage of dental procedures. Financial Services.
S.1181  SD.2331 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Paul R. Feeney, Liz Miranda, Jacob R. Oliveira, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1191  SD.1521 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1338  SD.649 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Hannah Kane, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.
S.1356  SD.2053 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Julian Cyr, Kate Hogan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. Public Health.
S.1361  SD.1660 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.
H.1408  HD.3044 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Daniel Cahill and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to adjusting the salaries of certain judicial branch employees. The Judiciary.
H.1453  HD.3282 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Marjorie C. Decker, Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to furnishing transcripts of notes and audio recordings taken at trials or hearings. The Judiciary.
S.1523  SD.1134 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1523) of Paul R. Feeney, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to safe building materials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1539  SD.580 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney, Robyn K. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1562  SD.1861 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Michael O. Moore, Nick Collins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1669  HD.2288 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary.
S.1702  SD.1049 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1702) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins, Samantha Montaño, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
S.1789  SD.1044 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1789) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue.
S.2113  SD.505 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2271  SD.1727 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2271) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve rail service on the Fairmount commuter rail line. Transportation.
S.2402  Senate, July 31, 2023 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to property rights, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2430).
S.2462  RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE
S.2496  SD.2773 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2496) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Marc R. Pacheco, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve pediatric cancer research. Public Health.
S.2568  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2568).
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
S.2663  March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663).
S.2664  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664).
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
S.2741  April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Barry R. Finegold and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2741).
H.3965  HD.4368 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to erect a bench in the Hyde Park neighborhood of the city of Boston in honor of Rita Walsh. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.4355  An Act relative to the offense of assault and battery upon a transit worker
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.