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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz Served 2009 - 2022 Democrat - Second Suffolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.28  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.67  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.100  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.218  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.219  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.220  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.221  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.222  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.223  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.368  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.369  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.370  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.507  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.608  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.669  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.789  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.790  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.791  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.990  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1082  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1120  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1170  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1286  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1287  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1496  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1497  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1498  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1684  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1685  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1686  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1831  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2693  Senate, December 20, 2018 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Chang-Diaz) to the House Bill relative to the Massachusetts Port Authority community advisory committee (House, No. 4101).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3003  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.