Massachusetts Senate Passes Charter, Land Bills in Brief Opening Session
The Massachusetts Senate opened its 2026 session January 20 with a short procedural meeting, passing several local government and commemorative bills.
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Massachusetts Senate Passes Campaign Finance Transparency Bill 38-0, Bans Pay-Per-Signature
The Massachusetts Senate passed a sweeping ballot question campaign finance transparency bill 38 to 0 on January 15.
Massachusetts Senate Engrosses Provincetown and Greenfield Charter Bills in Brief Session
BOSTON — January 12, 2026 — The Massachusetts Senate passed charter amendments for Provincetown and Greenfield and enacted two local bills in a brief formal session January 12. Sen. Joanne M. Comerford presented resolutions honoring Russell "Russ" Carrier for 44 years of service to the Forbes Library, adopted unanimously. House
Massachusetts Senate Fast-Tracks Six Property Tax and Campaign Finance Bills
BOSTON — January 8, 2026 — Massachusetts Senate fast-tracks six property tax and campaign finance bills toward a January 15 floor debate. At a brief January 8 session, Senator Michael J. Rodrigues of Bristol and Plymouth presented a series of orders waiving Senate Rule 7 to place six bills — including measures
Massachusetts Senate Opens 2026 Session With Housekeeping Votes, Tribute to Baker
The Massachusetts Senate opened its 2026 legislative session January 7 with a series of organizational votes before adjourning in honor of Charles Dwayne Baker III, father of former Governor Charles D. Baker IV, who died November 1, 2025, at age 97.
Massachusetts Senate Closes 2025 Session, Sends Two Local Bills to Governor
Massachusetts Senate gavels out the 2025 session in minutes, passing three local bills.