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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Rebecca L. Rausch Democrat - Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for S.125  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.370 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2300 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to support access to training on reproductive and gender-affirming care. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.238  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1438 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the Commonwealth’s gaming industry. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.387 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1174 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to update accuracy of membership to the state advisory council on early education and care. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.346  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1805 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2250 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.398  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1382 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael D. Brady, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.399  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2048 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.432  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.366 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 432) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.433  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.391 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.434  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.617 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.435  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.668 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.436  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.670 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize the central registry of voters. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.437  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.989 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to early voting cost reimbursements. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.438  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1803 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.439  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2087 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve voting access and elections infrastructure. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.567  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.993 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 567) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to maintain a statewide car seat recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.568  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1551 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the Elm Bank Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.569  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1804 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish an office of partnership coordination within the department of conservation and recreation. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.570  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2074 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 570) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.703  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.203 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 703) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Rebecca L. Rausch and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.706  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.995 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to pediatric care appointments. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.707  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1802 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.708  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2201 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.800  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.378 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 800) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the fair treatment of life estates in MassHealth Eligibility. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.801  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1600 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to strengthen health spending accountability processes within the health policy commission and the center for health information and analysis. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.847  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1560 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Russell E. Holmes, David F. DeCoste, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.900  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1534 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1108  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.392 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit body size discrimination. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1109  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.992 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1109) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to repeal the criminalization of blasphemy. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1110  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1017 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1110) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to support consenting young adults. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1111  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1328 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to civil asset forfeiture transparency and data reporting. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1112  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1332 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1112) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1113  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1335 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to strengthen the commonwealth's Anti-SLAPP law. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1114  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1854 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1115  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2280 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1115) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1116  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2287 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Allen Robertson, Simon Cataldo and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a right to freedom from doxing. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1217  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.317 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Marc R. Pacheco, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1218  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.368 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1219  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2308 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1456  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.676 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1457  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1327 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1458  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1491 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Michael J. Barrett, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1459  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1801 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize birth certificates. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1460  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2324 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1460) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to health care providers material changes and financial impact. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1579  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.384 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1580  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.393 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1580) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1581  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.999 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1581) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to band the use of tear gas against civilians. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1582  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1008 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1582) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to media access and transparency in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1599  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3434 By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Sally P. Kerans, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.373 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to mental health promotion through realistic advertising images. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1541 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2059  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.353 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2060  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.364 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to regard information governance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2061  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.376 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2062  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.385 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2062) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to close a loophole in lobbying law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2063  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.389 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2063) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2064  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.390 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2064) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James B. Eldridge and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2065  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2065) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote governmental efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2151  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2749 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to immunizations against infectious disease which give rise to a declared public health state of emergency. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2177  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1543 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to advance water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2178  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2046 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2178) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to better buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2196  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2382 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2196) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2273  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3743 By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2273) of Dawne Shand, Rebecca L. Rausch and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to modernizing birth certificates. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2288  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2269 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2288) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a zero-emission school buses grant program. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2621  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3004 Filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Environment and Natural Resources until April 12, 2024 within which time to make its final report on a current Senate document relative to environment and natural resources matters.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2727  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3162 Filed by Ms. Rausch -- Order relative to granting the committee on Environment and Natural Resources until June 14, 2024 within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to relative to the environment and natural resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3717  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4117 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3717) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board in the town of Wrentham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3720  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4116 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3720) of Marcus S. Vaughn, Rebecca L. Rausch and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to exempt the position of deputy fire chief of said town from certain provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3966  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4398 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Denise C. Garlick and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Thomas Hartley, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4041  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4481 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4041) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to continue the employment of police chief William McGrath, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4059  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4495 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4059) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to remove certain positions of the fire department of said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4089  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4520 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4089) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to grant seven additional licenses for the 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.4627  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5024 By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that the town of Sherborn be authorized to establish the North Sherborn Water and Sewer District in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4881  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5261 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4881) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) relative to the term of the moderator in the town of Wrentham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4998  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5378 By Representative Soter of Bellingham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4998) of Michael J. Soter and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Bellingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1253 By Ms. Rausch (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of Ted Sullivan for legislation to provide safe homes for all. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.705  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.383 By Ms. Rausch (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 705) of Mark Bell for legislation relative to moving violations. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.