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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T110000
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on the below bills related to agriculture and other miscellaneous cannabis-related bills. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and Representative David Rogers. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov\, Dave.Rogers@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\n\nBill No.\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\nTitle\n\n\n\n\nH.3519\n\n\nFarley-Bouvier\, Tricia (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act clarifying the definition of agriculture\n\n\n\n\nH.3525\n\n\nKane\, Hannah (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to community outreach procedure for retail marijuana establishment license applicants\n\n\n\n\nH.3529\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nRequiring the opinions of the justices on important questions of law\, regarding the marijuana (cannabis) laws\, according to the 85th Constitutional amendment\n\n\n\n\nH.3530\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nRequiring the opinion of the Attorney General on questions of law\, regarding the marijuana (cannabis) laws\, according to M.G.L. c. 12 s. 9\n\n\n\n\nH.3531\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nAn Act relative to the repeal of the legalization of marijuana laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\nH.3532\n\n\nMark\, Paul W. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to organic farming tools\n\n\n\n\nH.3533\n\n\nMuradian\, Jr.\, David K. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to drug scheduling\n\n\n\n\nH.3543\n\n\nVega\, Aaron (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act expanding the use of organic pest control\n\n\n\n\nH.4001\n\n\nCusack\, Mark J. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to hemp and hemp products in the Commonwealth\n\n\n\n\nS.1124\n\n\nCollins\, Nick (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to cooperatives in the marijuana industry\n\n\n\n\nS.1127\n\n\nCyr\, Julian (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to participation by farmers and businesses of all sizes in the regulated marijuana industry\n\n\n\n\nS.1130\n\n\nLewis\, Jason M. (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to marijuana potency
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Leicester Public Library\, 1136 Main Street\, Leicester\, MA\, 01524
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191015T203213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T140221Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development will hold a hearing on bills regarding cultural development (full list of bills here)\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Edward.Kennedy@masenate.gov\, Paul.McMurtry@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2028 \nAn Act relative to the use of elephants\, big cats\, primates\, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows\nBruce E. Tarr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-tourism-arts-and-cultural-development-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190923T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T200112Z
UID:3498-1571742000-1571745600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:State House Teach-In on the Growing Dangers of Nuclear War
DESCRIPTION:Legislators\, legislative staff\, and the public are warmly welcome to a teach-in hosted by Senators Jo Comerford and Patrick O’Connor about the growing dangers of nuclear war. Learn about the pending bi-partisan “Back from the Brink” resolutions S.2155 and H.3240. The expert panel will be followed by a question and answer portion.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/state-house-teach-in-on-the-growing-dangers-of-nuclear-war/
LOCATION:Room 437\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190801T223911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T200139Z
UID:2895-1571680800-1571686200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Hadley Town Hall with Rep. Carey & Sen. Comerford
DESCRIPTION:Join Representative Dan Carey and Senator Jo Comerford at Hadley Town Hall to hear legislative updates and ask questions about issues important to you. Please email question to Kelly O’Reilly at kelly.o’reilly@mahouse.gov
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/hadley-town-hall-with-rep-carey-sen-comerford/
LOCATION:Hadley Town Hall\, 100 Middle Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191011T160844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T161014Z
UID:3746-1571662800-1571673600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills related to civil service and veterans (bills listed here)\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Michael Brady and Representative Jerald Parisella. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Michael.Brady@masenate.gov\, Jared.Parisella@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2337\nAn Act to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191007T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T163624Z
UID:3697-1571662800-1571673600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure will hold a bill hearing on bills related to digital right to repair and above quota alcohol license\, including the bill listed below co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Paul Feeney and Representative Tackey Chan. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Paul.Feeney@masenate.gov\, Tackey.Chan@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.107 \nAn Act relative to the digital right to repair\nMichael D. Brady
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-consumer-protection-and-professional-licensure-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190920T212135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T194501Z
UID:3416-1571482800-1571486400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:Libraries are vital institutions in our communities. They serve as gathering places\, educational and cultural resources\, introductions to literacy\, and so much more. To celebrate the central role libraries play in our communities\, Senator Jo Comerford will be traveling to a library in each of the 24 cities and towns in her district from October to May. \nJoin Jo for an informal gathering at your local library to learn more about the work she’s doing on your behalf in the legislature\, ask questions\, and join in on the conversation about issues affecting your community. \nNote: This event will take place outside on the lawn of the library\, so please dress accordingly!
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-library-tour-in-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Carnegie Public Library\, 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190823T172044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T153046Z
UID:2977-1571398200-1571412600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Rural Public Health: A Path Forward Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health will hold an oversight hearing to review the public health and health care findings and recommendations of the Rural Policy Plan developed by the Massachusetts Rural Policy Advisory Commission. \nRural health care and public health stakeholders will discuss how they are addressing rural health inequities in innovative ways and how to improve the health of the residents of the Commonwealth’s 170 rural communities. \nClick here to see the agenda as well as details for the event\, and you can watch the livestream of the hearing here. \nFree lunch for all will be provided beginning at 11:00 a.m. This event is free and open to all. \nHosted by:\nJoint Committee on Public Health\nRural Caucus\nFranklin Regional Council of Governments\nBaystate Health\nCooley Dickinson Health Care
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/rural-public-health-a-path-forward-oversight-hearing/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, 12 Olive Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191015T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T202859Z
UID:3769-1571133600-1571144400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Transportation will hold a hearing on bills regarding commuter rail\, congestion pricing\, transportation governance\, low and zero emission vehicles\, historic road markers\, and roadway emergencies (full list of bills here)\, including the below bills co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Joseph Boncore and Representative William Straus. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Joseph.Boncore@masenate.gov\, William.Straus@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2285\nAn Act to ensure equitable representation on the fiscal and management control board\nRebecca L. Rausch\n\n\nS.2043\nAn Act to provide identification to homeless youth and families\nHarriette L. Chandler
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-transportation-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191004T205828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T172100Z
UID:3684-1570712400-1570717800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Public Higher Education Funding Crisis Briefing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/public-higher-education-funding-crisis-briefing/
LOCATION:Room 428\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191004T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T210031Z
UID:3682-1570539600-1570554000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to disease prevention\, screening and treatment as well as health equity (bills will be listed on the hearing page here)\, including the below bill Senator Comerford filed. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Public Health Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative John Mahoney. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov\, John.Mahoney@mahouse.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1221\nAn Act expanding care for medically underserved areas of the commonwealth\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-8/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191007T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T164610Z
UID:3703-1570532400-1570554000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Judiciary Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on bills related to sentencing\, correctional services\, and criminal records (bills listed here)\, including the below bills co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator James Eldridge and Representative Claire Cronin. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Eldridge@masenate.gov\, Claire.Cronin@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1368\nAn Act relative to enforcing federal law\nAntonio F. D. Cabral\n\n\nS.826\nAn Act to reduce mass incarceration\nJoseph A. Boncore\n\n\nS.897\nAn Act to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses\nCynthia Stone Creem\n\n\nS.905\nAn Act to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing\nJulian Cyr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-judiciary-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191007T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T163958Z
UID:3700-1570532400-1570550400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on bills listed here\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator James Welch and Representative James Murphy. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Welch@masenate.gov\, James.Murphy@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.549\nAn Act relative to women’s health\nSonia Chang-Díaz
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191004T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T143753Z
UID:3680-1570446000-1570467600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Education will hold a bill hearing\, including the bills listed below co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Education Co-Chairs Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Alice Peisch. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov\, Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.298\nAn Act relative to the financial impact of charter schools\nPatricia D. Jehlen\n\n\nS.327\nAn Act concerning genocide education\nMichael J. Rodrigues
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-education-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190909T191430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184352Z
UID:3254-1570446000-1570456800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office in Montague
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nMontague Town Hall is accessible by bus: 22\, 23\, 24\, 32
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-montague/
LOCATION:Montague – Town Hall\, 1 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190909T144044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T144044Z
UID:3220-1570206600-1570213800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Community Development
DESCRIPTION:Senators Jo Comerford and Anne Gobi and Representative Susannah Whipps will provide updates about the 2019 legislative session as well as the upcoming 2020 legislative session\, including addressing concerns about education and economic development in small towns and rural areas like the North Quabbin. The public will have the opportunity to engage with the legislators during and question and answer period as well as in a discussion focused on how North Quabbin residents can help. \n  \nRefreshments will be served and the evening will conclude with an open house of the Orange Innovation Center and tour of the LaunchSpace. \n  \nFor more information\, email Brianna@orange-innovation.com.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/building-blocks-for-community-development/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20191004T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T205418Z
UID:3676-1570194000-1570204800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change will conduct an oversight hearing on the status of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program and the solar industry overall. \nTestimony will be provided by invitation only. Those invited include representatives from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and various solar advocacy groups\, including industry\, community shared solar\, and low-income advocates.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/senate-committee-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-oversight-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190920T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T135909Z
UID:3409-1569934800-1569945600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on bills listed here\, including the below bills filed and co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator James Welch and Representative James Murphy. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Welch@masenate.gov\, James.Murphy@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.556\nAn Act authorizing telemedicine services\nJo Comerford\n\n\nS.611\nAn Act to promote value-based insurance design in the Commonwealth\nJason M. Lewis\n\n\nS.587\nAn Act to establish health equity for pregnant persons\nCindy Friedman
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190924T121928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T121928Z
UID:3512-1569934800-1569942000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight will hold a hearing on state agencies and commissions bills\, including the bills listed below co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Co-Chairs Senator Marc Pacheco and Representative Danielle Gregoire. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov\, Danielle.Gregoire@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.2784\nAn Act relative to the Massachusetts Food Policy Council\nPaul A. Schmid\, III\n\n\nH.3572\nAn Act promoting equality and respect in the legislature\nLindsay N. Sabadosa\n\n\nS.1898\nAn Act promoting equality and respect in the legislature\nRebecca L. Rausch
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-state-administration-and-regulatory-oversight-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190924T122419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T122419Z
UID:3514-1569924000-1569942000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills related to disability\, presumption\, and line of duty (bills listed here)\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Public Service Co-Chairs Senator Michael Brady and Representative Jerald Parisella. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Michael.Brady@masenate.gov\, Jared.Parisella@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1531\nAn Act relative to disability pensions for violent crimes\nCindy F. Friedman\n\n\nS.1564\nAn Act relative to the health and welfare of the University of Massachusetts police\nMichael O. Moore
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190924T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T204538Z
UID:3600-1569924000-1569938400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on bills related to criminal justice\, social equity\, and municipal regulation. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and Representative David Rogers. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov\, Dave.Rogers@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190923T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T205008Z
UID:3496-1569924000-1569938400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a hearing on bills related to harm reduction sites (bills listed here)\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Marjorie Decker. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Julian.Cyr@masenate.gov\, Marjorie.Decker@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1145\nAn Act ensuring access to addiction services\nCindy F. Friedman
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190806T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T164207Z
UID:2912-1569589200-1569600000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Food Is Public Health Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an oversight hearing on the impact of food insecurity and inequitable access to nutritious food on public health. \nExperts on the food system and its impact on public health will discuss how state\, federal\, and non-profit programs work together to improve the health of the Commonwealth. Topics will include food as medicine\, food deserts and healthy food access\, the role of agriculture in public health\, and school food programming. \nYou can RSVP on the Facebook event page\, or just show up. Click here for the agenda and logistical details. You can watch a livestream of the hearing here. \nHosted by:\nJoint Committee on Public Health\nMassachusetts Food System Caucus\nBaystate Health\nCooley Dickinson Health Care\nCISA\nThe Food Bank of Western Massachusetts\nGreenfield Community College\nMassachusetts Farm Bureau\nMassachusetts Food System Collaborative\nNortheast Organic Farming Association\, Massachusetts Chapter
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/food-is-public-health/
LOCATION:Cohn Family Dining Common\, Room C119\, Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190920T205459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T135929Z
UID:3401-1569502800-1569513600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on bills listed here\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator James Welch and Representative James Murphy. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Welch@masenate.gov\, James.Murphy@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.595\nAn Act concerning the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property\nAnne Gobi
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190920T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140022Z
UID:3405-1569495600-1569502800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills related to retirement allowance and COLAs (bills listed here)\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Public Service Co-Chairs Senator Michael Brady and Representative Jerald Parisella. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Michael.Brady@masenate.gov\, Jared.Parisella@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.3986\nAn Act authorizing the town of Leyden to continue the employment of Gilda Galvis\nPaul Mark
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190923T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T204940Z
UID:3441-1569492000-1569502800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a hearing on bills related to houses of correction and civil commitment (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Marjorie Decker. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Julian.Cyr@masenate.gov\, Marjorie.Decker@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190919T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T185703Z
UID:3364-1569436200-1569439800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Education Funding Bill Community Briefing
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 19\, the Chapter 70/K-12 education funding bill\, S.2348\, An Act relative to educational opportunity for students\, was released from the Joint Committee on Education.  \nYou are invited to join a call for invested community members to discuss what’s in the bill and the impact it will have on the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. Call-in information is below. \nA fact sheet on the bill can be found here and a section-by-section summary can be found here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/k-12-education-funding-bill-community-briefing/
LOCATION:Conference Call
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190904T203803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140144Z
UID:3181-1569409200-1569416400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight will hold a hearing on land\, gender neutral ID\, and student loan bills\, including the bill listed below sponsored by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Co-Chairs Senator Marc Pacheco and Representative Danielle Gregoire. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov\, Danielle.Gregoire@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.2686 \nAn Act establishing gender neutral bathrooms\nMindy Domb\, Jo Comerford\n\n\nH.3664\nAn Act providing for a gender neutral designation on state documents and identifications\nMindy Domb\, Jo Comerford\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-state-administration-and-regulatory-oversight-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190826T144039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T194118Z
UID:3030-1569402000-1569412800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office in Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen and Director of Constituent Engagement Sam Hopper will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nSenator Comerford’s UMass office is accessible by bus: B43\, 38\, R29
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-amherst/
LOCATION:Sen. Comerford’s District Office (old)\, UMass Amherst\, Isenberg School of Management\, Suite 101\, 121 Presidents Drive\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112018
CREATED:20190923T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140210Z
UID:3432-1569330000-1569344400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on the agriculture\, forestry\, and funding related bills listed here\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Anne Gobi and Representative Smitty Pignatelli. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Anne.Gobi@masenate.gov\, Rep.Smitty@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.897\nAn Act relative to forest protection\nSusannah M. Whipps
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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