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.
Legislative Updates
Reform on tap for Monday
Although the Senate will be holding a formal session Friday, we have been told that police reform will not be on the agenda. Friday will ...
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SOS! We need your help!
After a weekend of productive dialogue, and positive feedback on Monday, today the train went off the rails. We were informed this morning that some ...
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House Votes on Police Reform
The house has voted 92 to 67 in favor of accepting the committee’s report. It is now on its way to the Governor’s Desk
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Police Reform Update
After reviewing the bill, we urge you to call your legislators and ask them to vote no. Although it calls for a study of qualified ...
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Senate Completes Budget, Amendment Included
Last night the Senate completed debate on the 46 billion dollar fiscal 21 budget. Very similar to the House version, it now heads to conference ...
Legislative Updates
House Completes Budget, Amendment Accepted
Last week, the House completed budget debate with abortion debate taking center stage. Worried that the US Supreme court may act on Roe v. Wade, ...
Legislative Updates
House Begins Budget Debate
The House began debate on a 46 billion dollar fiscal 21 budget. Delayed 7 months due to covid, the House uses nearly 2 billion from ...