Legislative Updates
The Massachusetts Police Association’s Executive Director Jim Machado works tirelessly to ensure that the voice of the association is heard on Beacon Hill. Jim is well respected and has been instrumental in ensuring our primary goals are communicated to the State Delegation. On this page you will find the latest news from Beacon Hill. Jim is constantly updating the association with breaking news that is pertinent to not only active police officers but also retired.
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Last Week on the Hill
This past week was a busy one on Beacon Hill, with multiple legislative hearings as well as a meeting at POST. On Monday, we submitted ...
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
First Responder Appreciation Day is coming up on January 19th at The Mullins Center, Umass is inviting First Responders throughout Massachusetts to join them, Doors ...
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Social Security Fairness Act Passes
Moments ago, the Senate voted on a cloture motion to allow a formal vote on the Social Security Fairness Act which corrects a 40 year ...
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Vote Scheduled for Social Security Change
A vote has been scheduled in the House for 11/12 on H82 which would allow Massachusetts public employees to collect their full social security benefit. ...
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Veterans Buy Back on the Move
We received word this morning the the Governors Heroes Act will get a vote tomorrow in the House. The bill contains our exact veterans buy back ...
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Public Service Committee Hearing & POST Meeting
The committee on public service has announced a hearing on March 4, 2024 to discuss changes to civil service. The bill contains language that would ...
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Public Service Committee Releases Bills
In accordance with joint rule 10, the committee has issued their report with legislative decisions on topics that will move forward. Our veterans buy back ...
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Senate Finalizes Gun Bill
Late Thursday night the Senate voted 37-3 to advance their version of gun reform. Among the few amendments accepted was a Senator Velis proposal that ...
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9C Cuts Spare Local Aid, FY25 Budget on Tap
In early January, Governor Healey announce 9C cuts in an attempt to bring the fiscal 24 budget into balance. The shortfall was estimated at one ...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Address Local Public Safety Needs
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Thursday, November 16, 2023 nearly $5 million in funds awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address their communities’ unmet ...