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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
S.26  SD.787 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Brian W. Murray, Thomas M. Stanley, Denise Provost 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.
S.115  SD.794 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to identity fraud. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.238  SD.101 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education. Education.
S.239  SD.925 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, José F. Tosado, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to prove opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Education.
S.240  SD.1540 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
S.241  SD.1792 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, José F. Tosado, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education.
S.242  SD.1886 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and José F. Tosado for legislation to accelerate student success through expanded learning time. Education.
S.243  SD.1954 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to prioritize violence prevention and social emotional health in school support staff hiring. Education.
S.391  SD.1131 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the central registry of voters. Election Laws.
S.392  SD.1814 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Adam G. Hinds, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase voter registration, participation, and to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.
S.549  SD.784 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health. Financial Services.
S.664  SD.801 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Thomas M. Stanley, Mary S. Keefe, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.740  SD.762 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.781  SD.1099 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
S.862  SD.1158 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 862) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Rebecca L. Rausch, Daniel J. Hunt, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize voter registration and jury pool lists. The Judiciary.
S.863  SD.1416 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 863) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, David Paul Linsky, Edward J. Kennedy, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.864  SD.2139 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to modernize post-eviction storage procedures. The Judiciary.
S.1051  SD.790 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1052  SD.1582 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1052) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1216  SD.774 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy communities and the environment. Public Health.
S.1378  SD.1248 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to traffic and pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1379  SD.2137 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1607  SD.796 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1607) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to sunsetting tax expenditures. Revenue.
S.1608  SD.1112 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1608) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation to invest in our communities and tax exemptions. Revenue.
S.1609  SD.1153 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Denise Provost for legislation to improve the fairness of our tax laws. Revenue.
S.1806  SD.771 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1806) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1807  SD.1686 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1807) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Bud L. 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.1808  SD.1827 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1808) 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.1931  SD.756 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2097  HD.3143 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2097) of David Paul Linsky, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others for legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2228  Text of amendment (Senator Chang-Diaz) to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 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 (Senate, No. 3).
S.2513  SD.2799 Filed by Ms. Chang-Diaz-- Order relative to granting the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities until March 18, 2020 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.2585  SD.2800 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2585) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jose Lopez, an employee of the Department of Transportation. Public Service.
H.2744  HD.3898 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2744) of Elizabeth A. Malia and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to authorize the commissioner 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.
H.4107  HD.4520 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 4107) of David M. Rogers and Sonia Chang-Diaz [BACKING TEXT]. [COMMITTEE].
H.4121  HD.4538 An order (filed by Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Chang-Diaz) relative to authorizing the committee on Cannabis Policy to visit, in the discharge of their duties, the Leicester public library, in the town of Leicester on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, for the purpose of conducting a committee hearing from 11:00 o’clock A.M. until 2:00 o’clock P.M. (House, No. 4121). Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
S.782  SD.2209 By Ms. Chang-Diaz (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Melinda Stewart, Russell E. Holmes, Denise Provost and Nika C. Elugardo for legislation relative to the Melinda Stewart Stabilization Act. Housing. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.