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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 16, 2025 | MA | S 2641 | Requires the Manufacturers of Menstrual Products to Label the Ingredients of the Product on the Product's Box or Packaging | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| July 31, 2025 | MA | H 4307 | Appropriates Funds for Municipal Road and Bridge Improvement Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| June 18, 2025 | MA | H 4227 | Appropriates Funds for Transportation and Education for Fiscal Year 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | MA | H 5100 | Increases Protections Over the State Economy and Amends the Commercial Real Estate Market | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1) |
| July 11, 2024 | MA | H 4804 | Authorizes Grant Programs to Strengthen Economic Leadership Within Various Sectors of Work | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| July 21, 2022 | MA | H 5034 | Appropriates $3.8 Billion for Economic Development | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| July 30, 2018 | MA | H 4841 | Authorizes New Tax Regulations and Insurance Requirements for Short-Term Rentals | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8) |
| June 7, 2018 | MA | H 4501 | Authorizes Capital for State Life Sciences Capital Fund | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 5) |
| July 7, 2017 | MA | H 3800 | Establishes State Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 2) |
| Jan. 14, 2010 | MA | S 2247 | Education Law Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 12) |
| July 29, 2008 | MA | S 2807 | Election Day Voter Registration | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5) |
| June 12, 2008 | MA | H 4554 | Life-Science Bill | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 7) |
| May 6, 2008 | MA | H 4645 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
| July 31, 2007 | MA | HB 2876 | Sales Tax Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
| May 24, 2006 | MA | H 4479 | MassHealth Immigrant Eligibility Veto Override | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| May 24, 2006 | MA | Amdt 8 to SB 3 | Sales Tax Holiday | Amendment Adopted - Senate (23 - 16) |
| May 4, 2006 | MA | H 4479 | Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 113 | Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| May 4, 2006 | MA | H 4479 | Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 113 | Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 2) |