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How the Legislature voted, 2019–2020

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Patrick M. O'ConnorState Senator, First Plymouth and Norfolk · RepublicanJoan MeschinoState Representative, 3rd Plymouth · Democrat
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Jul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–1 · Amendment adoptedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adopted

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Jul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill16–24 · Amendment rejectedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill12–27 · Amendment rejectedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill40–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill40–0 · Amendment adopted
Jul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 13, 2020 · Senate · S.2800To reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 9, 2020 · House · H.4841Relative to accountability for vulnerable children and familiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedJul 9, 2020 · House · S.2757To mitigate arbovirus in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedJul 9, 2020 · House · H.4362Authorizing the city of Lynn to use certain park land in said city for combined sewer overflow control purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor156–0 · PassedJul 9, 2020 · House · S.2693Authorizing the city of Fitchburg to change the use of a certain parcel of land acquired for park purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor157–0 · PassedJul 9, 2020 · HouseVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)156–0 · Attendance checkJul 2, 2020 · Senate · S.2790Financing the general governmental infrastructure of the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · H.4803Financing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · H.4808State budget for fiscal year 2020Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · S.2789State budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · S.2789State budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · S.2789State budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · S.2789State budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedJul 2, 2020 · Senate · H.4820Relative to voting options in response to COVID-19Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators39–0 · PassedJun 30, 2020 · House · H.4803Financing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJun 30, 2020 · House · H.4820Relative to voting options in response to COVID-19On Acceptance157–1 · Passed
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