2018 Online Democracy Award Winner
Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 111
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 111
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-1673
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.28 | SD.840 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert M. Koczera, Daniel J. Ryan, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.67 | HD.3714 | By Representative Rushing of Boston and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Byron Rushing and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Valencia Hadley, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Temporary Ways and Means. | |
| S.100 | SD.835 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kay Khan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to identity fraud. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.218 | SD.703 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to assist parental choice concerning special education placements. Education. | |
| S.219 | SD.713 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert M. Koczera and James B. Eldridge for legislation to accelerate student success through expanded learning time. Education. | |
| S.220 | SD.1787 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and school aid. Education. | |
| S.221 | SD.1817 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Steven Ultrino, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education. | |
| S.222 | SD.1861 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 222) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James M. Cantwell, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education. | |
| S.223 | SD.1905 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education. | |
| S.368 | SD.831 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize voter registration and jury pool lists. Election Laws. | |
| S.369 | SD.832 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Mary S. Keefe for legislation relative to the central registry of voters. Election Laws. | |
| S.370 | SD.834 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws. | |
| S.507 | SD.1505 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 507) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health. Financial Services. | |
| S.608 | SD.1587 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Kay Khan and Kevin G. Honan for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.669 | SD.930 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| S.789 | SD.828 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Jose F. Tosado, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to traffic and pedestrian stop data. The Judiciary. | |
| S.790 | SD.842 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Jose F. Tosado, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify juvenile court best practices. The Judiciary. | |
| S.791 | SD.1128 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.990 | SD.1015 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Kay Khan and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1082 | SD.1161 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Paul R. Heroux, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1120 | SD.833 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1120) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to prevent discriminatory land use and permitting decisions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1170 | SD.830 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Jason M. Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote healthy communities and the environment. Public Health. | |
| S.1286 | SD.843 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1286) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jails. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1287 | SD.1035 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1496 | SD.836 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe and Kay Khan for legislation to invest in our communities and tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| S.1497 | SD.837 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to improve the fairness of our tax laws. Revenue. | |
| S.1498 | SD.839 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to sunsetting tax expenditures. Revenue. | |
| S.1684 | SD.829 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Evandro C. Carvalho, Bud Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1685 | SD.838 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1685) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Paul R. Heroux and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1686 | SD.1225 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1686) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to authorize the division of capital asset management and maintenance to lease certain property at the Hinton State Laboratory in the City of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1831 | SD.841 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carmine L. Gentile, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2106 | Senate, June 29, 2017 -- Text of amendment (14) (offered by Senators Chang-Diaz and Forry) to the proposed Rules amendment (Senate, No. 2092) to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. | ||
| S.2149 | Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (75) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| S.2600 | Senate, July 12, 2018 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Chang-Diaz) to the House Bill relative to findings of the foundation budget review commission (House, No. 4741). | ||
| H.3003 | HD.2740 | By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.