Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Hearing

Room A-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

 Ban on Child Marriage 10:00am - 11:00am Bill Bill Title Sponsor S.24  An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts Harriette L. Chandler  Foster Parents Bill of Rights 11:00am - 12:00pm Bill Bill Title Sponsor H.113  An Act establishing a foster parents bill of rights Tricia Farley-Bouvier S.30  An Act establishing a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights […]

March Academy Teach-in: Revenue

An Act establishing local options for generating affordable housing monies An Act to strengthen the foundation of the Commonwealth Plus key co-sponsored legislation Link to join webinar: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/316015174 Phone number to call in: (929) 436-2866 Enter webinar ID: 316-015-174

The People’s Office Hours – South Hadley

South Hadley Public Library 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MA

Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents, District Director Elena Cohen, District Aide Sam Hopper, and Jo will be holding regular […]

Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing

Room A-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

Bill Bill Title Sponsor H.2955  An Act relative to increasing the fines and penalties for texting and driving Bruce J. Ayers H.2992  An Act to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety Michael S. Day H.3014  An Act relative to electric bicycles Dylan A. Fernandes H.3019  An Act relative to bicycle safety William C. Galvin H.3029  An […]

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

Bill Bill Title Sponsor H.409  An Act evaluating providing additional educational assistance to school districts with low or declining enrollment Natalie M. Blais H.418  An Act relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finance Antonio F. D. Cabral H.436  An Act establishing an unfunded student reserve fund Michelle M. DuBois H.439  An Act prohibiting […]

The People’s Office Hours – Northampton with Rep. Sabadosa

Forbes Library 20 West Street, Northampton, MA

Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents, District Director Elena Cohen, District Aide Sam Hopper, and Jo will be holding regular […]

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

Bill Bill Title Sponsor H.78  Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for no excuse absentee voting Michael J. Moran S.12  Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights Adam G. Hinds S.13  Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission James B. […]

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Gardner Auditorium, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

Bill Bill Title Sponsor S.16  Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars Jason M. Lewis H.86  Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax […]

The People’s Office Hours – Montague with Rep. Blais’ office

Montague - Town Hall 1 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents, District Director Elena Cohen, District Aide Sam Hopper, and Jo will be holding regular […]

Green New Deal Forum

Northampton High School Auditorium 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA

Students from the NHS Environmental Club and the Northampton Sunrise Hub will present the principles of the Green New Deal and question local political leaders about the vital role of youth in forwarding the GND agenda. Guests, including US Congressman James McGovern, State Senator Jo Comerford, Mayor David Narkewicz and Community Action Pioneer Valley Director […]

Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change Hearing

Room 428, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change will conduct an oversight hearing on Global Warming Solutions Act emissions progress, offshore wind procurement progress, Transportation and Climate Initiative updates, and recommendations for future legislation and actions.

Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

BILL BILL TITLE SPONSOR S.741 An Act committing to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system Joanne M. Comerford

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

Room B-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

The Joint Committee on Housing will hold a hearing which will include the bill(s) listed below. We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. BILL BILL TITLE […]

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing

Room A-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on the bills listed below. We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. Bill Bill Title […]

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

Gardner Auditorium, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will hold a hearing which will include the bill(s) listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office […]

To see the Legislature’s full hearings and events calendar, click here.