Items ready for action or still moving through the process.
H.5657 · Proposed state law · Filed August 10, 2026
The bill would require the Massachusetts Department of Correction to establish a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan, a staff member.
Headed for a floor vote Reported out of committee, step 3 of 5 updated August 31, 2026
H.5642 · Proposed state law · Filed August 4, 2026
The bill H5642 would increase the accidental disability retirement for Michael D.
Public hearing September 9, 2026 In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 26, 2026
H.5617 · Committee paperwork · Introduced July 29, 2026
This matter records amendments to the rules governing Massachusetts public employee retirement, submitted as a communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission.
A committee is reviewing it
Updated July 30, 2026
2026 Question 2 · You vote Tuesday, November 3
Yes would let the committee’s employees unionize and bargain, and would require the committee to request funding for any agreement, though the funding is not guaranteed.
No would keep the committee off the list of public employers required to bargain with a union.