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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Dean of the Senate Marc R. Pacheco Served 1993 - 2024 Democrat - Third Bristol and Plymouth

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  Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1551
Fax:
617-722-1074

District Office

Phone:
(508) 822-3000
Fax:
(508) 880-6084
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for H.283  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3011 By Representative D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Senator Pacheco, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and Marc R. Pacheco (by vote of the town) that the town of Raynham be authorized to grant two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.557  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1154 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 557) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.558  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1448 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Marc R. Pacheco, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.559  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1728 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Marc R. Pacheco and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.560  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1732 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.561  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1737 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure consistency in climate adaptation management planning. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.562  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2362 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to reduce methane emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.563  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2370 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a stronger emissions limit to safeguard our environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.564  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2379 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions threatening our natural environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.565  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2394 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.702  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1156 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the homeowners' fire insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.846  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.622 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to UMass tuition credit. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.898  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1157 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to expand the eligibility of households for inclusion in a municipality's affordable housing inventory. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.899  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1449 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.592 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1147 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to plant relocation and severance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1148 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1149 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Service Alliance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1214  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1150 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to restore workers' rights. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1215  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1698 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote pay transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1216  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1812 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to clarify employer sanctions for improper expenditure of withholdings or deductions from wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1268  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.583 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1269  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.589 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1320  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1155 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to establish appointed positions of district clerk and district treasurer for the Raynham center water district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1321  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1811 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Marc R. Pacheco and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to planning boards and subdivision control laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1452  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.590 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure safe medication administration. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1453  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.624 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Marc R. Pacheco and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1454  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.715 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1455  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1929 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to essential health services. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1577  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1778 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Marc R. Pacheco and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation related to the use of hoisting equipment in Chapter 74 vocational technical education. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1718  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.593 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to corrections officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1719  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.594 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to public higher education campus police officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1720  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.595 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Marc R. Pacheco and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to line of duty injury benefits for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1721  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1446 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Marc R. Pacheco, Norman J. Orrall, Carol A. Doherty and Patricia A. Haddad (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1722  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1447 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt all positions in the police department of the town of Carver from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1723  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1747 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1723) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2047  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.25 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2047) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to protect the taxpayers of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2048  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.708 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall for legislation to authorize the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the city of Taunton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2049  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.716 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2049) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to make the quahog the official shellfish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2050  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1151 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor and Tackey Chan for legislation to improve the internal controls within state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2051  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1152 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2052  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1153 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2052) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to life cycle costs for public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2053  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1716 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2054  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1782 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2055  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2286 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Marc R. Pacheco and Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor for legislation to improve government accountability. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2056  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2351 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure transportation sector cost savings through joint procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2057  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2372 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2057) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1701 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation relative to pipeline siting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2166  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1706 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2167  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1710 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation for a clean energy Commonwealth by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2168  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2314 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to energy storage procurement for 2030 and 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2169  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2323 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of Marc R. Pacheco and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2170  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2336 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to green financing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2171  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2360 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to establishing a residential PACE program to provide long-term financing for home energy system improvements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2172  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2373 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2172) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2173  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2374 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2173) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to net metering of solar facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2174  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2377 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2174) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to net metering fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2175  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2400 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2175) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to empower residential housing property upgrades, homeowner savings, and a robust workforce. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2286  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1713 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2286) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a clean fuel standard. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2287  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2244 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the transportation of individuals seated in wheelchairs. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2368  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2467 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to property tax deferral for seniors in the city of Taunton. Revenue. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2488  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2547 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2488) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to update and decrease a carbon emissions limit that achieves at least net zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2517  Senate, December 4, 2023 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Pacheco) for the Senate Bill establishing a senior property tax deferral program in the city of Taunton (Senate, No. 2368).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2519  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2862 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2519) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the Wareham town charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2666  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2826 An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Raynham as the Cpl Brian Oliveira Bridge.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2717  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2940 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2717) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to establish appointed positions of district clerk and district treasurer for the North Raynham water district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2816  Senate, June 10, 2024 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Pacheco) for the Senate Bill relative to the Wareham town charter (Senate, No. 2519).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2855  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3319 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2855) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Raynham. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2870  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3332 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2870) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) relative to amend the provision of health insurance and other benefits in the town of Carver. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2872  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3292 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2872) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to authorize the release of parcels of land in the town of Raynham from certain restrictions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2901  Senate, July 29, 2024 - New draft (Senator Pacheco) to Senate Bill authorizing the release of parcels of land in the town of Raynham from certain restrictions (Senate, No. 2872).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2983  Senate, November 18, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator Pacehco) for the Senate Bill relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Raynham (Senate, No. 2937).
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2941 By Mr. Pacheco (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brenda Eckstrom, for legislation to amend the Community Preservation Act. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2490  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2680 By Mr. Pacheco (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2490) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas Chiocca for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Thomas Chiocca. Public Service. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.