Massachusetts Senate Appoints Conferees to Resolve FY2026 Supplemental Budget Dispute

Massachusetts Senate sends FY2026 supplemental budget to a Conference Committee after the House rejected the chamber's amendment. In a brief formal session Thursday, Senator Peter J.

Massachusetts House Sends FY2026 Supplemental Budget to Conference Committee

The Massachusetts House rejected the Senate's version of the fiscal year 2026 supplemental budget and appointed a three-member conference committee to resolve differences. House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz of Boston will lead the panel, joined by Representative Kip A.

Massachusetts Senate Passes $3.6 Billion Environmental Bond Bill 36-3

Massachusetts Senate passes $3.6 billion environmental bond bill 36-3 after marathon amendment debate. The chamber voted Tuesday to engross Senate No. 3050, the Mass Ready Act, authorizing spending on climate resilience, coastal defense, and water infrastructure.

Massachusetts House Approves $4.58 Billion Transportation Bond Bill, 155-0

The Massachusetts House passed a $4.58 billion transportation bond bill 155-0 and swore in a new member Wednesday.

Massachusetts Safety Panel Hears Bills on Staged Deaths, School Bus Sensors

Massachusetts lawmakers heard pleas for staged-death investigation protocols and mandatory school bus door sensors at an April 15 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security hearing. Co-chairs State Senator John J.

Massachusetts Consumer Panel Hears Penny-Rounding and Tariff Disclosure Bills

Massachusetts legislative panel considers penny-rounding rules and tariff disclosure as business groups mobilize. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, co-chaired by Representative Tackey Chan and Senator Pavel M.

Joint Committee Hears Bills on Retirement Credits, Military Benefits, and MTRS Dispute

Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Service heard four retirement-related petitions at its April 14 hearing, including a disputed $100,000 educator pension case. Co-Chairs Daniel J.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Middleton Charter, Boylston Selectmen Renaming Bills

Massachusetts Senate passes Middleton charter amendment and Boylston board renaming in brief session. The full Senate met Monday, April 13, for a session lasting only minutes, approving two local government bills by voice vote with Senate Minority Leader Bruce E.

Massachusetts House Enacts Boylston Name Change, Advances Municipal Bills

Massachusetts House passes local governance bills with no dissent in a brief April 13 formal session.

Cape Verdean Cultural Center Commission Votes to Accept Minutes, Maps Engagement Plan

Massachusetts Joint Special Commission on Cabo Verdean Cultural Center charts community outreach plan amid funding and deadline pressure.