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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael J. Barrett Democrat - Third Middlesex

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Assistant Majority Leader
  Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1572
Fax:
617-626-0898
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.9  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.169 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 9) of Michael J. Barrett and Thomas A. Golden, Jr., for legislation to create a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy. Temporary Ways and Means.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.79  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2383 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.161  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1682 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.282  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2396 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the needs of students with disabilities turning 22 during the COVID-19 emergency. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.434  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1722 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Michael J. Barrett, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore financial transparency in presidential elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.494  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2428 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.794  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.734 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 794) of Tami L. Gouveia, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to lower the voting age in local elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.911  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1730 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to eliminate the public counsel fee. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1154  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1729 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1155  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2397 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to COVID-19 and improving workers' benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1156  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2427 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1156) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to ensure bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1257  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2424 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a commission on the history of state institutions for people with developmental and mental health disabilities in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1319  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1740 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1319) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the use of outdoor clotheslines. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1370  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2430 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1537  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1508 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require liability insurance for gun ownership. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1538  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1674 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1539  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1736 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military grade controlled property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1540  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2385 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Michael J. Barrett and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1541  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2417 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1796  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1515 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of Michael J. Barrett, Maria Duaime Robinson, James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1797  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1519 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1798  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2415 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1798) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Barry R. Finegold and Michael O. Moore for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1799  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2431 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. Moore for legislation to exempt zero-emission commercial vehicles from the sales tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2008  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2413 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2009  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2425 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2009) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to facilitate access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2127  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2390 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2128  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2398 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate electric vehicle ownership among low- and middle-income families. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2129  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2408 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to make electric vehicles more affordable. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2130  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2409 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2130) of Michael J. Barrett, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to convert the MBTA bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2131  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2419 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2131) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2132  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2420 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2132) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to institute a governance structure for Mass Save. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2133  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2477 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2252  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2399 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2252) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to ensure electric vehicle chargers in service plazas along the Mass Pike. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2253  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2401 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2253) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to assist cities and towns with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2254  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2402 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2254) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to provide cities and towns data on electric vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2255  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2411 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2255) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2437  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2596 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2437) of Michael J. Barrett and Tami L. Gouveia (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Concord. Revenue. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2438  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2597 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2438) of Michael J. Barrett and Tami L. Gouveia (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a building permit surcharge in the town of Concord. Housing. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2647  Filed by Mr. Barrett -- Order relative to granting the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy until May 2, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to issues of continued concern to the committee.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2840  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3109 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2840) of Michael J. Barrett and Thomas M. Stanley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Lincoln to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2910  Filed by Mr. Barrett -- Order relative to granting the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy until June 30, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3712  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.273 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3712) of Tami L. Gouveia and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) for legislation to grant four additional liquor licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Concord. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3719  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3894 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3719) of Tami L. Gouveia and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize 17 year old citizens to vote in town elections and town meetings in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3731  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.274 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3731) of Tami L. Gouveia and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) for legislation to make permanent a senior means tested property tax exemption in the town of Concord. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4091  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4436 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4091) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a fee for retail establishment checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4446  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4745 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to designate a certain bridge on Great Road in the town of Bedford as the Major Barry Allan Seidman, USAF memorial bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5293  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5329 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5293) of Tami L. Gouveia and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5294  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5330 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5294) of Tami L. Gouveia and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.