Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cannabis Laws Apr 6th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Karen Spilka — The speaker thanks the Senate President, likely Karen Spilka, expressing appreciation for her trust and support. The two mentions are overlapping mis-transcriptions of the same reference and should be treated as one unified acknowledgment.
  • Michael Rodrigues — Likely a mis-transcription of Chairman Michael Rodrigues.
  • Brendan Crighton — Thanked for contributing to the process; likely a reference to a legislative leader, but the exact member is not in the provided list and the name is uncertain.
  • Bruce Tarr — Thanked for contributing to the process as a minority leader.
  • Joanne Comerford — The speaker thanked Senator Comerford and Chair Donahue for their contributions, leadership, and participation in the conference committee process.
  • Peter Durant — The speaker thanked Peter Durant, referred to as the minority member and Senator Durant, for his engagement, advocacy, and contributions, noting that his involvement helped strengthen the bill.
  • Daniel Donahue — Chair Donahue is introduced as the chair who will offer remarks, then later referenced as a co-chair and praised for his partnership, leadership, and willingness to work across chambers and perspectives.
  • Joanne Comerford — Senator Comerford is thanked for her work on the Senate side.