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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
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Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3114 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to authorize any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3237 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to remove the 10 MW net metering cap on each municipality. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3238 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3240 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.101  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1636 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2250 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Michael J. Barrett, James K. Hawkins, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to require changing stations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.187  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1559 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 187) 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.188  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1574 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.497  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1537 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.543  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1460 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1028  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1922 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to improve juror compensation. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1029  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2031 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1029) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to eliminate the public counsel fee. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1286  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1461 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1286) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1287  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1462 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to ensure bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1423  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1515 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to generate revenue to expand transit options. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1477  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1550 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1639  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1590 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1639) 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.1640  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1667 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1640) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to military grade controlled property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1922  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1459 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1922) of Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1923  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1534 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1923) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1571 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2227 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1926  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2365 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael J. Barrett and Vanna Howard for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1458 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to facilitate access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2228  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1530 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2228) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2229  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1532 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2229) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2230  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1533 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2230) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce the financial penalty imposed on customers who shift to heat pumps, electric appliances, and electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2231  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1549 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2231) of Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish home energy efficiency ratings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2232  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2004 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2232) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2216 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) of Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2234  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2364 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2234) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to align state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2339  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2429 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2339) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2860  Senate, December 11, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Barrett) to the House Bill increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in the town of Weston (House, No. 4031).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4031  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4326 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4031) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) relative to increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in the town of Weston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4158  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4747 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4158) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) that the town of Weston be authorized to expand its select board from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5461  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6167 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5461) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) that the town of Weston be authorized to grant an additional license for sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5467  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6179 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5467) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) that the town of Weston be authorized to transfer certain parcels of land in said town from the conservation commission to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.