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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy will hold a hearing on solar legislation\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2145\nAn Act expanding equitable access for solar energy net metering\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Co-Chairs Senator Michael Barrett and Representative Jeffrey Roy. \nIndividuals who wish to testify virtually may register to do so by filling out this form by 1:00 p.m. on Monday\, December 6. After you register\, you will receive a Teams invitation and further instructions on how to participate virtually a day or two before the hearing. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony can be submitted via email to Magda Garncarz at magdalena.garncarz@mahouse.gov and Dina Nathanson at dina.nathanson@masenate.gov\, and please copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). The deadline to submit written testimony is Tuesday\, December 7\, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. When submitting written testimony\, please use the following document title format: Bill# – Organization Name – Support/Oppose  \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.  \nThis hearing will be chaired by Representative Roy. If you have any questions\, please reach out to House committee staff by emailing magdalena.garncarz@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-10/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211130T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T185255Z
UID:9637-1638882000-1638892800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on bills relative to animals\, plus miscellaneous bills. To view all bills\, please visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Co-Chairs Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Carolyn Dykema. \nFolks seeking to provide oral testimony must pre-register via this form. The deadline to pre-register is 5:00 p.m. on Sunday\, December 5. Once registered\, you will receive further instructions on how to participate. Please note there is a time limit of 3 minutes per person for oral testimony. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture by email to JointCommittee.Environment@malegislature.gov\, and constituents are encouraged to copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). Pre-registration through the above-linked form is not required for written testimony. There is no formal deadline for written testimony\, though a timely submission allows the Committee time to thoroughly review testimony. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website. \nPlease contact Shannon Emmett\, the Committee’s Research Director\, with any questions at: shannon.emmett@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-15/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211129T142107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T154612Z
UID:9611-1638356400-1638367200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will hold a hearing on matters related to immigration\, including the below bills co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. To view the full list of bills\, check the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1579\nAn Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents\nJames B. Eldridge\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Walter Timilty and Representative Carlos González. \nThose who wish to give oral testimony during the hearing may sign up to do so using this form.  The deadline to sign up to give testimony is Monday\, November 29\, at 5:00 p.m. To sign up after that date\, please email JCPSHS@malegislature.gov. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony can be emailed to JCPSHS@malegislature.gov\, and please copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nFor any questions\, please email JCPSHS@malegislature.gov or call the Chairs’ offices (Chair González: (617) 722-2230\, Chair Timilty: (617) 722-1643). \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chairs per committee rules. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-safety-and-homeland-security-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211117T143501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T163739Z
UID:9544-1637661600-1637676000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Judiciary Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on bills relative to privacy and protected classes\, including the below bills filed by Senator Comerford. You can view all bills on the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.955\nAn Act prohibiting the use of public funds to pay awards\, fines or settlements in sexual harassment or assault cases\nJo Comerford\n\n\nS.956\nAn Act protecting LGBTQ victims\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\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 Michael Day. \nTo register to testify\, please complete and submit this form by 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, November 22. Once registered\, you will receive further instruction on how to participate. The Chairs will limit testimony to three minutes per individual and reserve the right to call public officials out of turn. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Judiciary Committee at 24 Beacon Street\, Room 136\, Boston\, MA 02133 or by e-mail to jacqueline.o.manning@mahouse.gov\, and please copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nThe hearing will be livestreamed on the Legislature’s website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-judiciary-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211104T142048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T142048Z
UID:9450-1637586000-1637600400@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 final bill hearing on bills relative to mental health. To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Co-Chairs Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Adrian Madaro. \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair per Committee rules. \nThose who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. The deadline to submit the form for persons planning to testify is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 18. The Committee will provide a link to join the public hearing to those who sign up to testify. Constituents are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford that they’ll be testifying by emailing her at jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony will be accepted through the Google Form. To submit written testimony after the Google Form closes\, you need to first create an account for MyLegislature by following these instructions. If you already have a MyLegislature account\, click here. The deadline to submit testimony for bills in this hearing through your MyLegislature account is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 14. \nThe hearing can be viewed via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nPlease contact committee staff with any questions at Amanda.Graff@mahouse.gov and Elizabeth.Ganz@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-19/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211110T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T161903Z
UID:9542-1637157600-1637168400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on bills relative to animals\, plus miscellaneous bills. To view all bills\, please visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Housing Co-Chairs Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Carolyn Dykema. \nFolks seeking to provide oral testimony must pre-register via this form. The deadline to pre-register is 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, November 15. Once registered\, you will receive further instructions on how to participate. Please note there is a time limit of 3 minutes per person for oral testimony. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture by email to JointCommittee.Environment@malegislature.gov\, and constituents are encouraged to copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). Pre-registration through the above-linked form is not required for written testimony. There is no formal deadline for written testimony\, though a timely submission allows the Committee time to thoroughly review testimony. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website. \nPlease contact Shannon Emmett\, the Committee’s Research Director\, with any questions at: shannon.emmett@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-14/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211029T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T205429Z
UID:9425-1636995600-1637006400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission Meeting & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission will hold a remote public meeting and listening session. \n The Commission meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. It is anticipated that public testimony via the remote hearing will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m.\, following the close of the Commission business. \nThe listening session will focus on maternal health efforts and experiences in the North Shore\, South Shore\, South Coast\, and Cape Cod. \nThe Commission is especially interested in hearing from People of Color\, including maternal health practitioners\, birthing people\, birthing partners\, mothers\, fathers\, and other family members affected by maternal mortality or severe maternal morbidity. \nThe Commission was established by Chapter 348 of the Acts of 2020\, An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health. The goal of the Commission over the next year is to listen and learn from regions throughout the state. The testimony received from the listening sessions on strategies to optimize the experience and outcomes of birth for Black women will be used to inform a report and legislative recommendations. \nCommission members are especially interested in learning about best practices\, and barriers to accessing care. To that end\, your experiences\, expertise\, and testimony will be critical. \nThe November 15 public listening session will be held as the fourth of four listening sessions focused on geographically diverse regions across the Commonwealth. Interested participants can sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony via this form. \nThe Commission asks those testifying to limit their remarks to three minutes to ensure that there is time for everyone to speak. Those testifying live are also warmly welcome to submit written testimony. The Commission welcomes written remarks of any length. \nDue to limited spaces on the Microsoft Teams Meeting\, everyone who is not testifying is asked to view the hearing via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the Massachusetts Legislature’s website. \nShould you have questions or want to suggest others in the North Shore\, South Shore\, South Coast and Cape Cod who should receive an invitation to share testimony with the Commission\, do not hesitate to reach out to Gabrielle “Kate” Alicante\, who staffs the Commission and works for Chair Decker as a Research Analyst with the Joint Committee on Public Health gabrielle.alicante@mahouse.gov  and Brian Rosman for Chair Comerford’s office brian.rosman@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission-meeting-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211104T143145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T143145Z
UID:9454-1636966800-1636995600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relating to bills relating to emergency medical services\, disposition of remains\, and miscellaneous public health matters. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Marjorie Decker. \nPersons who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both\, may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. Persons who do not have a Google account or do not wish to use the Google form can submit testimony and/or sign up to testify by emailing: JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov. \nFor those who have signed up to testify\, Legislative Information Services will provide a link to join the public hearing. Persons planning to testify must sign up no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 11. \nThose who plan to submit only written testimony may do so before or after the sign up deadline. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing should view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Kathleen.Hornby@mahouse.gov and Brian.Rosman@masenate.gov. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-30/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211104T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T142738Z
UID:9452-1636534800-1636556400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relating to bills relating to disease prevention\, screening\, and treatment\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1385\nAn Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Marjorie Decker. \nPersons who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both\, may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. Persons who do not have a Google account or do not wish to use the Google form can submit testimony and/or sign up to testify by emailing: JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov \nFor those who have signed up to testify\, Legislative Information Services will provide a link to join the public hearing. Persons planning to testify must sign up no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, November 8. \nThose who plan to submit only written testimony may do so before or after the sign up deadline. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing should view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Kathleen.Hornby@mahouse.gov and Brian.Rosman@masenate.gov. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-29/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211026T144839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T154138Z
UID:9359-1636455600-1636473600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on bills relative to health insurance\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. The full list of bills can be viewed here. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.637\nAn Act to improve the health insurance prior authorization process\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Brendan Crighton and Representative James Murphy. \nAdvanced registration to present oral testimony is required. Those wishing to register should fill out this form no later than Thursday\, November 4 at 5:00 p.m. Individuals who have registered to testify will receive further instructions on how to participate. An email containing a link for the hearing will be mailed to registered participants approximately one day prior to the hearing.  The Chairs will limit testimony to 3 minutes per speaker. Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair per Committee rules. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Committee via email to mary.roy@mahouse.gov\, and please copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nYou may contact the Committee Staff Director with any questions at mary.roy@mahouse.gov. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-9/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211104T141456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T141456Z
UID:9448-1636455600-1636470000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Special Joint Committee on Redistricting Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Special Joint Committee will hold a hearing to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the draft Congressional and Governor’s Council maps. \nTo provide oral testimony\, click here to sign up. \nThe hearing can be viewed in the Hearings & Events section on the legislature’s website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/special-joint-committee-on-redistricting-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211102T151327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152020Z
UID:9456-1636452000-1636455600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying the Massachusetts Legislature
DESCRIPTION:COSA Hampshire County presents Demystifying the Massachusetts Legislature: How to be the most effective advocate for the issues that matter to you. \nRepresentative Mindy Domb and Senator Jo Comerford will offer an overview of how the State House operates addressing issues like: \n\n\nAn overview of the legislative calendar and the importance of timing \n\n\nHearings and the best way to prepare \n\n\nWorking with House and Senate staffers \n\n\nTactics that work to reach legislators \n\n\nThe power of story telling \n\n\nAnd much more! \n\n\nPlus they’ll make sure to leave time for your questions and suggestions! Find the details to join the via Zoom here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/demystifying-the-massachusetts-legislature/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T192632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T193715Z
UID:9249-1636448400-1636453800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Rural School Districts Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The special commission to study and make recommendations concerning the long-term fiscal health of rural school districts will hold a meeting. \nThe commission shall make recommendations for: (i) improving and expanding the rural school aid grant program and feasibility of including a low and declining student enrollment factor within the existing rural school aid formula; (ii) establishing and including a low and declining student enrollment factor within the foundation budget; (iii) expanding the use of technology to deliver instruction; (iv) enabling operating efficiencies; (v) exploring the use of shared services; (vi) optimizing schools and school districts; (vii) encouraging improvement of fiscal health and educational outcomes; and (viii) other matters related to educational opportunities in rural areas. \nFor participant access to meeting Teams link\, please contact Stephen.Maher@masenate.gov for login credentials. \nFor non-participants\, the hearing will be livestreamed on MALegislature.gov. \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/rural-school-districts-commission-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20210930T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T181410Z
UID:9102-1636376400-1636390800@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 bill hearing on bills relative to non-opioid substance use and addiction services. To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Co-Chairs Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Adrian Madaro. \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair per Committee rules. \nThose who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. The deadline to submit the form for persons planning to testify is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 4. The Committee will provide a link to join the public hearing to those who sign up to testify. Constituents should feel free to alert Sen. Comerford that they’ll be testifying by emailing her at jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony will be accepted through the Google Form. To submit written testimony after the Google Form closes\, you need to first create an account for MyLegislature by following these instructions. If you already have a MyLegislature account\, click here. The deadline to submit testimony for bills in this hearing through your MyLegislature account is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, December 8. \nThe hearing can be viewed via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nPlease contact committee staff with any questions at Amanda.Graff@mahouse.gov and Elizabeth.Ganz@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-17/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211103T134144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135155Z
UID:9430-1636376400-1636383600@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 the below home rule petition for Deerfield. To view the full list of bills\, visit the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.4191\nAn Act authorizing the town of Deerfield to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises\nNatalie M. Blais\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Housing Co-Chairs Senator Susan Moran and Representative Tackey Chan. \nWritten electronic testimony is preferred and may be submitted via email to jointcmte-consumerprotection@malegislature.gov\, and constituents are encouraged to copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). Please include the bill number and “Testimony” in the subject line of the email. \nRegistration to present oral testimony is required. To register\, please fill out your contact information in this form by Friday\, November 5 at 5:00 p.m.  Once registered\, you will receive further instructions via email. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nPlease be advised that the hearing will be recorded\, and the recording will be provided to Legislative Information Services for later viewing on the “Hearings & Events” page of the legislature’s website. All testimony submitted to the Committee is public information provided upon request. By submission\, you agree to release to the public all information you have included.  The Committee will make reasonable efforts to ensure the email address or other contact information provided will not be published.  Please do not include any information you do not intend to make public\, such as medical or other sensitive information. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website. In addition\, the hearing will be livestreamed via the Facebook public page of Chair Tackey Chan. A Facebook account is not required to view the livestream via Facebook. \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the Chairs. Further\, the Chairs may schedule an executive session to coincide with this hearing. Do not hesitate to contact Al Anzola (Alberto.Anzola@mahouse.gov) and Tara Wilson (Tara.Wilson@masenate.gov) with any inquiries.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-consumer-protection-and-professional-licensure-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211027T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T185550Z
UID:9419-1635948000-1635958800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on bills relative to agriculture\, plus miscellaneous bills. To view all bills\, please visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Housing Co-Chairs Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Carolyn Dykema. \nFolks seeking to provide oral testimony must pre-register via this form. The deadline to pre-register is 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, November 1. Once registered\, you will receive further instructions on how to participate. Please note there is a time limit of 3 minutes per person for oral testimony. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture by email to JointCommittee.Environment@malegislature.gov\, and constituents are encouraged to copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). Pre-registration through the above-linked form is not required for written testimony. There is no formal deadline for written testimony\, though a timely submission allows the Committee time to thoroughly review testimony. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website. \nPlease contact Shannon Emmett\, the Committee’s Research Director\, with any questions at: shannon.emmett@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-13/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211022T201236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T185652Z
UID:9344-1635930000-1635951600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relating to bills relating to tobacco\, COVID-19\, and miscellaneous public health matters. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Marjorie Decker. \nPersons who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both\, may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. Persons who do not have a Google account or do not wish to use the Google form can submit testimony and/or sign up to testify by emailing: JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov \nFor those who have signed up to testify\, Legislative Information Services will provide a link to join the public hearing. Persons planning to testify must sign up no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, November 1. \nThose who plan to submit only written testimony may do so before or after the sign up deadline. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing should view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Kathleen.Hornby@mahouse.gov and Brian.Rosman@masenate.gov. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-28/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211022T140420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T140726Z
UID:9308-1635498000-1635519600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relating to health care facilities and workforce development. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Marjorie Decker. \nThose who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both\, may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing and submitting this form. Persons who do not have a Google account or do not wish to use the Google form can submit testimony and/or sign up to testify by emailing JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov. \nPersons planning to testify live at the hearing must sign up no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 27. For those who have signed up to testify\, Legislative Information Services will provide a link to join the public hearing. Individuals testifying should limit their remarks to 3 minutes. All panels should limit their testimony to a total of 6 minutes. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nThose who plan to submit only written testimony may do so before or after the deadline to sign up to testify. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing should view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Kathleen.Hornby@mahouse.gov and Brian.Rosman@masenate.gov. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-27/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211025T140410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T140758Z
UID:9347-1635415200-1635418800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Narcan Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use\, and Recovery for a training on the administration of Narcan.  \nIn light of the epidemic of overdoses and increase in overdose deaths during the pandemic\, advocates will provide much needed information on how to administer Narcan in the event of an overdose. Following the training\, there will be a question-and-answer session with the opportunity to ask anonymous questions if desired.  \nThose interested in attending can sign up using this form: https://tinyurl.com/xdvwharp \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Committee’s Research Director\, Amanda Graff at amanda.graff@mahouse.gov. 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-18/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T194048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T202130Z
UID:9255-1635411600-1635433200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relating to patient safety and quality\, health equity\, and pharmacy\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1388\nAn Act establishing health equity at all levels in government\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Marjorie Decker. \nThose who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both\, may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing and submitting this form. Persons who do not have a Google account or do not wish to use the Google form can submit testimony and/or sign up to testify by emailing JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov. \nPersons planning to testify live at the hearing must sign up no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, October 26. For those who have signed up to testify\, Legislative Information Services will provide a link to join the public hearing. Individuals testifying should limit their remarks to 3 minutes. All panels should limit their testimony to a total of 6 minutes. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nThose who plan to submit only written testimony may do so before or after the deadline to sign up to testify. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing should view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Kathleen.Hornby@mahouse.gov and Brian.Rosman@masenate.gov. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-26/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T201824Z
UID:9258-1635343200-1635354000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on bills relative to oceans\, waterways\, wetlands and water resources. To view all bills\, please visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Housing Co-Chairs Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Carolyn Dykema. \nFolks seeking to provide oral testimony must pre-register via this form. The deadline to pre-register is 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, October 25. Once registered\, you will receive further instructions on how to participate. Please note there is a time limit of 3 minutes per person for oral testimony. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony may be submitted to the Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture by email to JointCommittee.Environment@malegislature.gov\, and constituents are encouraged to copy Sen. Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). Pre-registration through the above-linked form is not required for written testimony. There is no formal deadline for written testimony\, though a timely submission allows the Committee time to thoroughly review testimony. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website. \nPlease contact Shannon Emmett\, the Committee’s Research Director\, with any questions at: shannon.emmett@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-12/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211001T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T152049Z
UID:9177-1635267600-1635271200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Sciences' Dean's Seminar Series: HEALING Act
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Comerford at the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences’ Dean’s Seminar Series. \nSen. Comerford will discuss the importance of state action to eliminate health inequities and present information on the Health Equity at All Levels in Government (HEALING) Act\, legislation filed by both Sen. Comerford and Representative Liz Miranda. The talk will also address how current and future public health and health sciences leaders can advocate for action to address health inequities in the communities that we work\, live\, and play in. \nThe Dean’s Seminar Series provides opportunities for SPHHS students\, faculty\, and staff to engage SPHHS faculty members – along with invited presenters including community and state leaders\, nationally recognized scholars\, and exceptional alumni – on a variety of scientific topics representing the wide range of disciplines found within public health and health sciences. They are presented in an effort to engage all types of listeners from all different experiences and backgrounds. \nThe talk is open to the general public\, however pre-registration is required. Please contact Carey Simos with any questions at csimos@umass.edu.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/umass-amherst-deans-seminar-series-healing-act/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T141710Z
UID:9311-1635246000-1635264000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will hold a hearing on bills relative to alternative health care financing models\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. To view all bills\, visit the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.766\nAn Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts\nJames B. Eldridge\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Co-Chairs Senator Cindy Friedman and Representative John Lawn\, Jr. \nPersons seeking to provide testimony must pre-register via this Google form no later than Thursday\, October 21 at 4:00 p.m. Individuals who register to testify at the hearing will be afforded 3 minutes to speak. Once registered\, a representative of the Legislative Information Services will e-mail each individual signed-up to appear a link to join the hearing on Microsoft Teams. Additional instructions on how to participate will be provided prior to the start of the hearing. NOTE: If a person is filling out the pre-registration form on behalf of another person\, only the e-mail and contact information of the persons seeking to testify should be listed on the form. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nNo panels will be permitted at this hearing. \nADA accommodations\, such as closed captioning and transcription services\, shall be provided upon request. The services are provided by staff from the appropriate state agencies. Agency policies requires 2 business days to process any request for services.  Therefore\, the deadline to submit a request for ADA accommodations is Wednesday\, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. Requests for services should be made by e-mail to the Committee Director at timothy.oneill@mahouse.gov. \nWritten testimony may also be submitted to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing via e-mail to the House and Senate Chairs at John.Lawn@mahouse.gov and Cindy.Friedman@masenate.gov as well as the Committee Director at Timothy.Nneill@mahouse.gov. Please also copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nDue to the technical requirements of the Microsoft Teams meeting platform\, legislators and public officials are also required to pre-register to testify before the committee. The Chairs\, at their discretion\, may take legislators and public officials out of turn. The committee will extend this courtesy to legislators and public officials only and may not be expanded to include other individuals or panels. \nThe Chairs\, at their discretion\, will determine the order of testimony during the course of the hearing. It is the responsibility of the individuals seeking to testify to be prepared to speak when called upon by the Chairs. In the event that an individual is called by the Chairs and that person is not logged into the Teams platform\, the Chairs will move on and call the next individual or panel. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream on the under the Hearings & Events section on the Legislature’s website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-health-care-financing-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T135747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T202028Z
UID:9235-1635246000-1635260400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Housing Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Housing will hold a hearing on bills to affordable housing and late-filed legislation\, including the below bill by Senator Comerford. To view a full list of bills\, visit the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.868\nAn Act empowering cities and towns to impose a fee on certain real estate transactions to support affordable housing\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Housing Co-Chairs Senator John Keenan and Representative James Arciero. \nTo sign up to provide verbal testimony for this hearing\, please fill out this form before Friday\, October 22\, at 5:00 p.m. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nPlease email written testimony to Luke O’Roark at luke.oroark@mahouse.gov and please copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.  \nYou may contact Luke O’Roark at luke.oroark@mahouse.gov with questions or inquires.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-housing-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing/testimony
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211020T190907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T205055Z
UID:9243-1635181200-1635192000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission Meeting & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission will hold a remote public meeting and listening session. This public listening session will be held as the third of four listening sessions focused on geographically diverse regions across the Commonwealth \nIt is anticipated that public testimony via the remote hearing will begin at approximately 6:00 pm\, following the close of the Commission business. The listening session will focus on maternal health efforts and experiences in the Metro West and Central Massachusetts Regions. The Commission is especially interested in hearing from People of Color\, including maternal health practitioners\, birthing people\, birthing partners\, mothers\, fathers\, and other family members affected by maternal mortality or severe maternal morbidity. \nThe Commission was established by Chapter 348 of the Acts of 2020\, An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health. The goal of the Commission over the next year is to listen and learn from regions throughout the state. The testimony received from the listening sessions on strategies to optimize the experience and outcomes of birth for Black women will be used to inform a report and legislative recommendations. Commission members are especially interested in learning about best practices\, and barriers to accessing care. To that end\, your experiences\, expertise\, and testimony will be critical. \nInterested participants can sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony using this link: https://bit.ly/rimh1025 . The Commission asks those testifying to limit their remarks to three minutes to ensure that there is time for everyone to speak. Those testifying live are also warmly welcome to submit written testimony. The Commission welcomes written remarks of any length. Due to limited spaces on the Microsoft Teams Meeting\, everyone who is not testifying is asked to view the hearing via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the Massachusetts Legislature’s website. \nShould you have questions or want to suggest others in the Metro West and Central Mass Regions who should receive an invitation to share testimony with the Commission\, do not hesitate to reach out to Gabrielle “Kate” Alicante\, who staffs the Commission and works for Chair Decker as a Research Analyst with the Joint Committee on Public Health\, at gabrielle.alicante@mahouse.gov  and Brian Rosman in Chair Comerford’s office at brian.rosman@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission-meeting-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20211005T165626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T174711Z
UID:9153-1635170400-1635181200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours with Senator Jo Comerford
DESCRIPTION:Senator Jo Comerford and her team seek to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. Sen. Comerford and District Director Elena Cohen will be holding virtual office hours on select days this fall via Zoom (call-in option available). \nEach virtual office hour appointment is scheduled to last up to 25 minutes. To sign up for an appointment\, click here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/office-hours-with-senator-jo-comerford/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130602
CREATED:20210924T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T202006Z
UID:9082-1635166800-1635181200@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 bill hearing on bills relative to opioids and the opioid crisis. To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Co-Chairs Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Adrian Madaro. \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair per Committee rules. \nThose who wish to testify\, submit written testimony\, or both may sign up and/or submit written testimony by completing this form. The deadline to submit the form for persons planning to testify is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, October 21. The Committee will provide a link to join the public hearing to those who sign up to testify. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony will be accepted through the Google Form. To submit written testimony after the Google Form closes\, you need to first create an account for MyLegislature by following these instructions. If you already have a MyLegislature account\, click here. The deadline to submit testimony for bills in this hearing through your MyLegislature account is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 25. \nThe hearing can be viewed via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. \nPlease contact committee staff with any questions at Amanda.Graff@mahouse.gov and Elizabeth.Ganz@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-16/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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UID:9232-1634896800-1634911200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy will hold a hearing on bills relative to utilities\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2143\nAn Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Co-Chairs Senator Michael Barrett and Representative Jeffrey Roy. \nIndividuals who wish to testify virtually may register to do so by filling out this form by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 20. After you register\, you will receive a Teams invitation and further instructions on how to participate virtually a day or two before the hearing. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \nWritten testimony can be submitted via email to Caleb Oakes at caleb.oakes@mahouse.gov and Dina Nathanson at dina.nathanson@masenate.gov\, and please copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). The deadline to submit written testimony is Friday\, October 22\, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. When submitting written testimony\, please use the following document title format: Bill# – Organization Name – Support/Oppose  \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.  \nThis hearing will be chaired by Representative Roy. If you have any questions\, please reach out to House committee staff by emailing caleb.oakes@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-9/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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SUMMARY:Joint Oversight Hearing on Children’s COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. the Joint Committee on Public Health\, and the Joint Committee on Education will hold a joint oversight hearing on children’s COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. The Joint Committees will hear testimony from the Baker Administration and invited guests. \nThe joint oversight hearing will be held remotely and viewable by the public via livestream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website. Oral Testimony will be by invitation only. \nQuestions may be referred to: \n\nCat Bunker in Chair Driscoll’s office\nBrian Rosman in Chair Comerford’s office\nKathleen Hornby in Chair Decker’s office\nAiden Church in Chair Peisch’s office\nDennis Burke in Chair Lewis’ office
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-oversight-hearing-on-childrens-covid-19-vaccinations-and-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Oversight Hearing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T170000
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Election Laws Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Election Laws will hold a bill hearing which will include the following bill filed by Senator Comerford as well as a home rule petition for the town of Warwick. The full list of bills can be viewed on the hearing page. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.456\nAn Act allowing individuals to protect their voter information\nJo Comerford\n\n\nH.3990\nAn Act granting noncitizen permanent residents in the town of Warwick the right to vote in municipal elections\nSusannah M. Whipps\n\n\n\n  \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Barry Finegold and Representative Daniel Ryan. \n  \nIndividuals who wish to testify\, may sign up through this form. For individuals who have signed up to testify\, the committee will provide a link to join the public hearing. Individuals planning to testify must sign up no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday\, October 18\, 2021. Oral testimony will be limited to 3 minutes\, but longer statements will be accepted by written testimony until Friday\, October 22 at 5:00 p.m. Constituents planning to testify are encouraged to alert Sen. Comerford by emailing jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n  \nPlease submit all written testimony to Michaela.Gaziano@masenate.gov and Colleen.Bellotti@mahouse.gov\, and please copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n  \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the Massachusetts legislature’s website. \n  \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair\, per committee rules. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, you may email Colleen.Bellotti@mahouse.gov and Michaela.Gaziano@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-election-laws-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Bill Hearing
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