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2009-2010 Legislative Agenda
Massachusetts AFL-CIO 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Robert J. Haynes, President
2009-2010: Safety and Security for Working Families
To replace toxic chemicals in products and in the workplace where safer alternatives are economically feasible. Lead Sponsors: Senator Steven Tolman and Representative Jay Kaufman
(SB442/HB757) - REPORTED FAVORABLY BY JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
Omnibus bill to improve and strengthen the Unemployment Insurance system in Massachusetts.
Lead Sponsors: Senator Thomas McGee and Representative Martin Walsh
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days for workers who do not presently have them.
Lead Sponsors: Senator Patricia Jehlen and Representative Kay Khan
Requires companies that close plants in Massachusetts to compensate employees.
Lead Sponsor: Senator Marc Pacheco
(SB201) - SENT TO STUDY
Regulates the Commonwealth’s contracting with companies, prohibiting outsourcing to companies outside the United States. Lead Sponsor: Senator Jack Hart
(SB1420) - REDRAFT AND REPORTED FAVORABLY BY COMMITTEE ON STATE ADMIN. & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
Requires contractors to hire its workforce from existing worker pool when state services are privatized.
Lead Sponsor: Senator Marc Pacheco
(SB62) - SENT TO STUDY
Provides a private right of action to hold employers accountable for not providing workers’ compensation payments to their employees. Lead Sponsors: Senator Jack Hart and Representative Martin Walsh
Seeks to create jobs and generate revenues by establishing and regulating destination resort-style entertainment and casino facilities in the Commonwealth. Lead Sponsors: Representative Brian Wallace, Representative Martin Walsh, Senator Joan Menard and Senator Michael Morrissey
(HB4068) - SPEAKER DELEO’S BILL PASSED IN APRIL. SENATE PASSED THEIR OWN VERSION OF EXPANDED GAMING. CURRENTLY AWAITING A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BILL.
Mandates that police officer details be present at all utility projects to ensure the safety and protection of workers and the public on all gas, electric, cable, telecommunications, and other public utility projects.
Lead Sponsors: Senator James Timilty and Representative Joseph Driscoll
Provides temporary workers with basic information about the job they are being hired for to ensure their safety. Lead Sponsors: Senator Jack Hart and Representative Linda Dorcena Forry
(SB2364/HB1797) - REDRAFTED AND REPORTED FAVORABLY TO SENATE WAYS AND MEANS AND HOUSE STEERING, POLICY AND SCHEDULING COMMITTEES
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