Representing the MetroWest communities of the 2nd Middlesex & Norfolk district—comprised of Ashland, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Natick—Senate President Spilka is dedicated to the advancement of progressive social causes and a pragmatic fiscal policy of balancing investments in education, infrastructure, and economic opportunity with saving for the future. She has championed issues such as mental health, juvenile justice and services for the elderly and disabled communities. During her career, Senate President Spilka has been a social worker, small business owner and attorney, and she went on to become one of the first legislators in the nation to vote in favor of marriage equality and transgender protections.
An Act to Expand Juvenile Jurisdiction, Increase Public Safety, and Protect Children from Harm
An Act Establishing Age-Appropriate Accountability for Children
An Act Revising the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
An Act Relative to Children who are the Subject of an Abuse and Neglect Investigation
An Act to Keep Siblings Together
An Act Rescinding an Order Terminating Parental Rights
An Act to Prevent Shackling and Promote Safe Pregnancies for Female Inmates
An Act Relative to the Civil Commitment for Alcoholism or Substance Abuse at Certain Facilities
An Act to Provide Greater Protection in Registry of Motor Vehicle Hearings
An Act Relative to Spousal Waiver for Home and Community-Based Services for Physically Disabled Adults Age 60 and Under
An Act to Make Habilitative Services Available to the Children of the Commonwealth
An Act to Promote Higher Education Among Employees of Human Services Provider Organizations
An Act Further Regulating Employee Benefits
An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Certain Widows and Surviving Spouses