Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session May 4th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Paul Feeney — Paul Feeney is identified as the senator from Bristol and Norfolk who presented the resolutions, and he later states that the resolution was filed and introduced by himself, confirming his role as the sponsor.
  • Kristen Hoffman — Introduced as a guest from the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Association of Safety Professionals; Government Affairs Committee and Past President.
  • David Crowley — Introduced as a guest from the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Association of Safety Professionals; Government Affairs Committee and Past President.
  • Michael Alroy — Introduced as a guest and Past President of AASP.
  • Ivan Kvombi — Ivan Kvombi is introduced as a guest and Member at Large on the ASP Board.
  • William Galvin — William Galvin is mentioned as the House colleague who co-filed the resolution and could not attend the meeting, with the added note that he sends his regards.
  • S2789 — Bill listed for final passage; provides for recall elections in the town of Rutland.
  • H2917 — Bill listed for final passage; further regulates creditable service for employees of the Dedham-Westwood Water District.
  • H4212 — Bill listed for final passage; authorizes the town of Lancaster to dissolve its Animal Control Commission.
  • H4232 — Bill listed for final passage; relates to the charter of the town of Fairhaven.
  • H4717 — Bill listed for final passage; sets a date for the annual town meeting for the town of Orange.
  • Courtney Cochran — Named in the title of the sick leave bank bill as an employee of the Department of Children and Families.
  • John Rogers — Mr. Rogers presented an order regarding filing amendments electronically under Senate Rule 27A.
  • Brendan Crighton — Senator Brendan Crighton moved to suspend the rules so the chamber could consider the matter forthwith.
  • Bruce Tarr — Senator Tarr moved that the Senate adjourn.