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THERESE MURRAY is one of the most-viewed Senators.
Massachusetts Senate (1993-2008, Chairperson, Senate Ways and Means 2003-'07) President of the Senate (March 2007).
SALVATORE F. DIMASI is one of the most-viewed Reps.
Former Assistant District Attorney; Mass. House (1979-2006, Assistant Majority Whip 1996-1998, Majority Whip 2001, Majority Leader 2001-2004, Speaker of the House 2004- present).
Hot Button Issues (via IssueSource.org)
Most Viewed Bills
(Past Seven Days)
House, No. 3171
Petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish an office of public accountability and an open meeting board in the office of the Attorney General.
views
House, No. 5121
Bill temporarily extending the grace period for voter residency.
views
House, No. 4516
Bill amending certain health insurance options for municipal retirees.
views
Senate, No. 2812
Resolve providing for a plaque at the State House to honor the contributions of African Americans to the Commonwealth.
views
House, No. 4986
Joint petition of Steven C. Panagiotakos and Robert S. Hargraves for legislation to include the town of Pepperell in the economic target and opportunity areas of the Devins Regional Enterprise Zone.
views
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Bills Recentley Signed by the Governor
House No., 5110
Petition of Brian P. Wallace for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Claire Smallcomb,an employee of the Superior Court for Suffolk County.
signed on 0008-11-07
Senate No., 2818
Bill ensuring consumer protection in life insurance contracts.
signed on 0008-11-07
Senate No., 2812
Resolve providing for a plaque at the State House to honor the contributions of African Americans to the Commonwealth.
signed on 0008-11-07
House No., 4516
Bill amending certain health insurance options for municipal retirees.
signed on 0008-11-07
Senate No., 2880
Petition of James E. Timilty and Louis L. Kafka for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Stephen Kazarian, an employee of the Department of Correction.
signed on 0008-11-06
House No., 5045
Bill establishing a sick leave bank for Linda McKinley, an employee of theDepartment of Transitional Assistance.
signed on 0008-11-06
House No., 4986
Joint petition of Steven C. Panagiotakos and Robert S. Hargraves for legislation to include the town of Pepperell in the economic target and opportunity areas of the Devins Regional Enterprise Zone.
signed on 0008-10-29
House No., 5121
Bill temporarily extending the grace period for voter residency.
signed on 0008-10-29
House No., 4754
Petition of Stephen Stat Smith for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gary Tuck, an employee of the Department of Revenue.
signed on 0008-10-29
House No., 4888
A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution recommending legislation relative to validating the actions taken at a certain special town meeting in the town of Hopkinton.
signed on 0008-10-28