Skip to Content
June 21, 2026 Clear | 67°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Patrick M. O'Connor Republican - First Plymouth and Norfolk

Photo of  Patrick M. O'Connor
Assistant Minority Leader
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2553 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish permanent standard time within the Commonwealth to promote sleep and health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2802 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide equity for self-directed complex caregivers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.37  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1992 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.60  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.490 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.61  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2173 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to medical marijuana oversight. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.123  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.657 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.136  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1063 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the Community Non-Profit Investment and Grant Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.201  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.476 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce lottery littering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.202  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1064 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 202) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.203  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1065 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.204  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1444 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.205  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1459 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.206  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2316 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the citizenship requirement to be appointed manger on license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.236  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.477 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to LLC filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.237  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.479 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.322  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.329 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.323  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.482 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.324  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.483 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.325  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.484 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.326  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1093 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.327  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1451 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.328  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1452 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to student financial literacy. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.329  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2298 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 329) of Patrick M. O'Connor and David F. DeCoste for legislation to prove opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.431  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.306 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 431) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to youth voter engagement. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.545  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.327 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 545) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.546  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.485 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.547  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1102 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.548  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1131 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James K. Hawkins and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to rules and regulations governing boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.549  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1393 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.550  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1395 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.551  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1482 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.552  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2035 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to lobstering closure mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.696  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1085 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 696) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to human donor milk coverage. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.697  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1345 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental insurance consumer protections. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.698  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1445 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 698) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.795  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.324 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maintain independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.796  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1480 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 796) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to reciprocity clarification. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.842  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.486 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1084  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.307 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to preventing ocean littering. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1085  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.487 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1085) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission relative to the uniformity of sex offender residency restrictions in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1086  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.488 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1086) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to juvenile offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1087  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.489 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to set proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1088  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1067 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the protection of police officers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1089  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1086 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1090  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1103 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to level-three sex offender residency restrictions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1091  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1106 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to visitation rights of grandparents. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1092  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1442 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1092) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect innocent sellers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1093  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1973 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1093) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to provide a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1094  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2014 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1094) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and F. Jay Barrows for legislation relative to bodily autonomy and family integrity. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1095  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2027 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven George Xiarhos and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to drug induced homicide. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1096  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2202 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to empower and protect survivors of domestic violence. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1097  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2210 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1097) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to domestic abuse prevention. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1098  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2212 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to GPS tampering. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1099  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2215 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1099) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to protect survivors of domestic violence. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1100  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2216 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish a domestic violence and sexual assault probation unit. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1101  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2381 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1101) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Kathleen R. LaNatra for legislation to protect victims of crimes and the public. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1264  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.491 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1265  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.492 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1266  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2236 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to PANDAS/PANS. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1316  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.789 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize the county of Plymouth to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1317  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1483 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1317) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Marshfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1318  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1488 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1437  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.155 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to support school-based substance use prevention through evidenced-based positive social norms marketing. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1438  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.156 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1439  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.167 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to conduct a public health study of synthetic drugs in the commonwealth. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1440  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.493 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to enable trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1441  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.494 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a newborn health and safe sleep pilot program. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1442  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1069 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1443  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1070 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect air quality from carbon-emitting energy generators. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1444  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1071 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the reform of the personal care attendant system. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1445  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1074 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1446  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1092 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1447  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1109 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to a healthier, stronger Massachusetts in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1448  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1386 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to monitor dry casks of spent nuclear fuel. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1572  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.157 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1573  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.158 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of children in school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1574  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.328 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to disclosures and the prevention of domestic violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1575  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1383 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to prevent the illegal possession and illegal sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1576  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2207 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1576) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to study the Commonwealth’s response to and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1709  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.168 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1709) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission Board. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1710  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1486 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1710) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Scituate. Public Service. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1711  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1965 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1712  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1972 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to raise the entrance age of police officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1713  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2227 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1713) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to cost of living increases for state police retirees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1900  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.160 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase the property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1901  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.163 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1902  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.165 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to adopt the new market tax credits program for Massachusetts. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1903  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.202 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for child care. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1904  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.204 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for employment of veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1905  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.298 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to establish a local option to exempt fishermen from property taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1906  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.299 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1906) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1907  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.301 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1907) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1908  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.319 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1909  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.331 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1909) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for small businesses. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1910  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.332 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for teachers purchasing supplies. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1911  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.355 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.356 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax exemption for municipalities paying for gas. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.357 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1913) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to middle class economic relief. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1914  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.358 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1915  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.359 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to taxes and fee transparency. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1916  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.360 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1916) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1917  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.361 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1917) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the taxation of above ground conduits, wires, and pipes used in the transportation of natural gas. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1918  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.362 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1918) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1919  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.466 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1919) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1920  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1107 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1920) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to relieving minors of income tax obligations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1921  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2305 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwell be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2036  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.326 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Bruce J. Ayers and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish the annual observance of September 11th Remembrance Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2037  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.467 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2037) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2038  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.469 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2038) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the feasibility of incorporating conductive concrete in future public works projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2039  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.475 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2039) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to competition for specification of alternative types of culvert pipes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2040  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1061 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to transparency in selecting a public construction alternative delivery method. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2074  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1488 By Representative Kearney of Scituate and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board in the town of Marshfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2083  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1553 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Hull to lease certain property and to extend leases on certain property to promote economic development and the more effective use of town property. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2084  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1554 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2084) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Hull to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2158  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.470 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to air monitoring stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2159  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.471 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to solar-powered mobility networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2160  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.472 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2160) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2161  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1062 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2161) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2162  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1388 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2162) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to anaerobic digestion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2193  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.473 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2193) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to create the title of musician laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2278  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.330 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2278) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to billboard permitting. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2279  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.474 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2279) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to motorcycle permit requirements. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2280  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.655 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2280) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to ending failure-to-pay license suspensions. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2281  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1099 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2281) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2282  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1390 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to handicap parking access for individuals with autism. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2283  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1503 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2283) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the protection of junior operator licenses and vehicle safety for minors. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2392  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2552 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2392) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental hygienist reciprocal licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2407  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2660 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2407) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the provisions of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020 to continue the town of Hingham senior means-tested property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2424  Senate, July 13, 2023 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator O'Connor) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Scituate to appoint retired police officers as special police officers (Senate, No. 1710).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2496  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2504  Senate, November 14, 2023 -- Text of amendment (44) (offered by Senator O'Connor) to the Rodrigues amendment (Senate, No. 2502) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2553  Senate, January 11, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator O'Connor) for the Senate Bill to amend the provisions of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020 to continue the town of Hingham senior means-tested property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2407).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2565  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2712 By Representative Kearney of Scituate and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to appoint retired Scituate police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2583  Making Massachusetts Safer
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2670  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2954 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2670) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish statewide food truck regulations. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2715  Senate, April 8, 2024 - New draft (Senator O'Connor) to Senate Bill amending the charter of the town of Marshfield (Senate, No. 1317).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2911  Senate, July 30, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator O'Connor) to the House Bill relative to certain parcels of land in the town of Cohasset (House, No. 4037).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2957  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3398 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2957) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Katherine Sheehan, an employee of the trial court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2965  Senate, October 10, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator O'Connor) for the Senate Bill establishing a sick leave bank for Mary Katherine Sheehan, an employee of the trial court (Senate, No. 2957).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3712  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4137 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Donnellan, an employee of the Norfolk Superior Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4037  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4492 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4037) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Cohasset for general municipal purposes and for telecommunications leases and easements. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4862  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4986 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5052  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5330 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate October 17th as Pastene day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1449  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1475 By Mr. O'Connor (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of Freya Schlegel for legislation to ban single use plastic applicators. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.