Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday April 23, 2020, passed legislation to authorize notary publics to perform notary actions using video conferencing during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Read MoreSenate President Karen E. Spilka updates the public on legislative progress being made to confront COVID19 in Massachusetts.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation to shield those providing critical health care services from legal liability for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency on Friday, April 17, 2020.
Read MoreOn Friday, April 17, 2020 the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation that will provide a critical safety net for renters, homeowners, and small businesses grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus public health emergency.
Read MoreThe Speaker and the Senate President are united in our strong belief that we must be vigilant about the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color in Massachusetts.
Read MoreWe are on the cusp of the surge, so we must remember to STAY HOME, check in on our friends, family and loved ones, and support our frontline workers.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts State Senate Committee on Rules has released a bill to address pubic health concerns surrounding the gathering of signatures for candidates for public office during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
Read MoreOn April 9, 2020 the Massachusetts Senate and House passed legislation that supports those experiencing homelessness and provides testing and budgetary flexibility to school districts.
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 9, 2020 the Massachusetts State Senate passed An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency to provide a critical safety net for renters, homeowners and small businesses grappling with the immediate economic fallout of the current public health pandemic.
Read MoreSenate President Karen E. Spilka updates the public on progress being made to confront COVID19 in Massachusetts.
Read MoreAs we all adjust to the changes related to COVID-19 , I have complied a running list of MetroWest resources for you and your families to access during this difficult time. This is not a complete list, and more will be added as we learn what is available.
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 2, the House and Senate passed a bill to provide necessary relief to municipalities, taxpayers, restaurants, and state authorities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and State of Emergency declaration.
Read MoreOn April 2, 2020, the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation that will provide additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) relief to low-income families, non-profit institutions and employers.
Read MoreAs this public health crisis evolves, the Massachusetts State Senate is working for the people of Massachusetts.
Read MoreI have added a page to my website, Coronavirus Updates, that I will keep updated with the latest information. Please feel free to bookmark it and check it often for the latest updates and guidance.
Read MoreOn March 27, 2020 Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo announced an agreement to extend the 2019 state individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15 due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This income tax relief is automatic and taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms to qualify.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 26, 2020 the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to expand the scope of practice for certain health care professionals for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This bill removes barriers to immediate care by granting certain health care professionals the authority to work at the top of their license, education and training to ensure that our health care system can meet the increased demand it’s currently seeing due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreOn March 23, 2020, the Senate and House passed legislation to help protect public health by providing cities and towns the authority to postpone and reschedule certain municipal elections and related activities.
Read MoreThe Senate and House are currently working on a bill to address evictions and foreclosures in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreThe right to vote is one that the Massachusetts State Senate cherishes and wishes to protect. We hope that the actions we take now will help ensure the integrity of our elections as this public health crisis evolves.
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