Senator Moore announced that the Senate voted to pass an omnibus housing bond bill to enhance the preservation and production of the Commonwealth’s affordable housing stock.  The final provisions of the bill are the result of months-long collaboration among policymakers and a variety of stakeholders. 

Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that a home rule petition endorsed by Shrewsbury Town Meeting Members earlier this year has received a favorable report and recommendation by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 

The Massachusetts State Senate took action to protect the motoring public by establishing a licensing mechanism for voluntary towing.  The bill, filed by Senator Moore, passed the Chamber with unanimous support. 

Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to improve several areas of existing law dealing with the sale and treatment of animals. 

Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation that will help grow the local economy by empowering Massachusetts companies and consumers alike.  The bill, filed by Senator Eileen M. Donoghue (D-Lowell), received unanimous, bipartisan support and would establish a statewide program known as “MassMade.” 

The Massachusetts State Senate took action to protect student information by passing legislation that would ensure public colleges and universities in the Commonwealth are not required to disclose student record information as part of public records requests.