From an early age, Mike Brady has been driven to give something back by serving his community. Throughout his childhood and through to adulthood Mike has always worked well with others, it is a part of his character. Even now as an elected official Mike is well known for working in a bi-partisan collaborative manner to get results for the people he serves for. “Mike Brady works†is a common refrain among constituents, as well as colleagues.
Establishes the Genocide Education Trust Fund to educate students on the history of genocideThis bill would establish a Genocide Education Trust Fund to promote and educate middle and high school students on the history of genocide. Funds in this trust would be used for the instruction of middle and high school students on the history of genocide and ensure the development of curricular materials, as well as to provide professional development training to assist educators in the teaching of genocide.Massachusetts State Senate Passes Healthy Youth, Gender ID, and Student Nutrition Bills
Currently, when Massachusetts public schools provide their students with health education that covers sexual activity, there is no way to ensure that students are being taught research-informed and comprehensive curricula.Senate Bill 2534 changes this by requiring school districts that offer sex education to follow certain guidelines to ensure students are provided with age-appropriate, medically accurate, and comprehensive information, including the benefits of delaying sex; effective contraceptive use; prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs); healthy relationship and communication skills; consent; and gender identity and sexual orientation.
Would provide for a non-binary option other than male or female on birth certificates and driver’s licenses. The bill also directs the state to begin the process of allowing a non-binary option for all state forms and instances where a gender choice is required.
Yesterday, I joined with my colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate to pass a new bill. The bill authorizes $200 million for municipal roads and bridges through the chapter 90 program and $100 million to support statewide projects to address congestion, support electric vehicle infrastructure, and improve public transit. Authorizes $200 million for municipal roads and bridges through the chapter 90 program and $100 million to support statewide projects to address congestion, support electric vehicle infrastructure, and improve public transit.
Introduces and continues tax credits for bio-tech companies to operate in the state. Incentivizes economic development in the private sector and encourages talented individuals educated in Mass to remain employed in the state.
Adds a $2.00 surcharge to rental car contracts to be used exclusively for municipal police training. The $2.00 would be added only to each contract regardless of the length of time of the contract
Senate voted on a $41.49 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2019, including targeted investments to create opportunities and ensure access to the tools that individuals, children and families need to succeed in the economy and in their communities. The budget invests in key areas related to education, local aid, health and human services, housing and tools for low income families, while limiting the use of one-time revenue sources and directing $88.5M to the state’s Stabilization Fund.
That $175,000 be expended for the Plymouth County Children’s Advocacy Center" for child victims of sexual abuse and assault”
that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Champion Plan, Inc. in the city of Brockton”.
That not less than $170,000 shall be expended for the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Committee to develop a comprehensive water quality and quantity monitoring program for the improvement and management of lakes and ponds in the Central Plymouth County Water District”
The funding of is to be used to mitigate the adverse environmental impact to the water supplies of the City of Brockton, the Town of Whitman and the Town of Hanson and to the public health hazards of cyanobacteria to the inhabitants of The Central Plymouth County Water District.
That not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the testing and treatment of cyanobacteria and related contaminants in Monponsett Pond in the town of Halifax”
Passed Property Tax Abatement that works to expand local options to help low income seniors, military personnel, and the disabled. This bill allows a city or town to expand the existing property tax deferral for senior citizens and for active military personnel.
“An Act establishing three new commissions on the status of women and girls” This bill worked to create a commission that aids women and girls throughout Plymouth county, there are other commissions spanning Massachusetts but this was the last area that was in need of coverage.
The bill expands the scope of the state’s room occupancy excise tax and local option excise tax to include short-term transient accommodations.
The legislation would generate an estimated $34.5 million and $25.5 million in state and local revenues, respectively, based on the most recent Senate Ways and Means Fiscal Impact Report. The expanded tax base will automatically apply to all 175-plus cities and towns that have already adopted the local room occupancy excise to date.
The bill contains consumer protection measures requiring hosting platforms to maintain liability insurance, and strengthens data collection and sharing for cities and towns.
The Massachusetts Legislature passed landmark criminal justice reform legislation today. An Act relative to criminal justice reform will lead to a more equitable system by supporting our youngest and most vulnerable residents, reducing recidivism, increasing judicial discretion, and enhancing public safety.
The legislation contains provisions to provide better care for vulnerable populations in the criminal justice system, and implements policies to strengthen protections for public safety and witness protection. The Legislature also passed the accompanying Act implementing the joint recommendations of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Review (H.4012), which is designed to complement the comprehensive criminal justice reform legislation. The CSG bill allows individuals to earn early release by participating in recidivism-reduction programs.
“An Act financing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents” (Housing Bond Bill). The bill is a result of a session long collaboration between the Senate and House with a focus on preserving and producing the state’s affordable housing stock.
The legislation enacts a hands-on and experiential approach to fostering civic engagement. The bill incorporates project-based learning components, encourages the instruction of civic competencies – including news and media literacy – and provides extracurricular civic-participation opportunities.
The curriculum is made possible by the Civics Project Trust Fund, which will provide funding for professional development and for the further development of curriculum frameworks.
Advanced legislation establishing a commission to oversee an East Bridgewater waste treatment system to spur economic development in the downtown area of the town.
Joined with House Colleagues to provide the necessary funding to update various playground throughout the district including the Huntington playground, Ashfield playground and the James Edgar playground.
The Champion Plan is a police assisted recovery program in Brockton that launched on February 29, 2016. Champion Plan provides opportunity for families throughout the community a chance at recovery. To learn more, click on the link below to see what Mayor Bill Carpenter and our colleagues have to say about this great program.
Bill creates a new licensing process for student loan servicers in the Division of Banks and empowers state officials to investigate and fine loan servicers
The bill would implement the recommendations of the bipartisan Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC) which found that the foundation budget formula is drastically underestimating education costs. This has forced deep cuts to classrooms and critical programs, and one of the worst achievement gaps in the nation.
Provide for healthcare and retirement for adjunct faculty, it is difficult to keep and maintain adjunct faculty who provide a invaluable role to colleges and universities but they do no receive the retirement benefits they have rightly earned. This legislation allows for adjunct faculty to receive the health care and retirement benefits they deserve, ensuring that colleges and universities can better staff their institutions.
Provided funds to support the Shannon Grant in an effort to reduce youth and gang violence across the Commonwealth. The Shannon CSI is a multi-sectored approach to address community gang and youth violence problems using five strategy areas: Social intervention; Suppression; Opportunity provision; Organizational change; and Community mobilization.