Both bills now move to the House for further consideration.
Legislative News
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Senate Passes Flame Retardant Bill
The Senate voted unanimously to ban certain toxic chemical flame retardants from children’s products, including toys and nap mats, as well as in upholstered furniture, window dressings, carpeting, and bedding made or sold in the state.
Managing the budget process
We are headed into budget season in the legislature – the part of the legislative cycle that is hardest to manage in an orderly and transparent way.
New Job
Senate President Karen Spilka has appointed me to serve in a new role: President Pro Tempore of the senate. My role is to help her move the senate’s agenda forward.
Job Opening: District Director
Senator William N. Brownsberger is seeking applicants for the position of District Director.
Senate Working Group Releases Findings on Federal Shutdown
The Senate Working Group on the Federal Shutdown, charged with assessing the impacts of the federal shutdown and developing recommendations to mitigate the impacts on Massachusetts residents, presented its finding and recommendations to members of the Senate today during a Democratic Caucus.