Summary of Legislative Accomplishments in 2011

During this first year of session, the Legislature has enacted key pieces of legislation to better serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and help its residents in these difficult economic times. 

Below is a list the initiatives and accomplishments of the Legislature to date:

• Unemployment Insurance Rate Freeze (Ch. 2 of Acts 2011)
• Article 87 Reorganizing Labor and Workforce Development (Ch. 3 of Acts 2011)
• Unemployment Benefits Extension (Ch. 6 of Acts 2011)
• Supplemental Appropriations for FY11 (Ch. 9 and 27 of Acts 2011)
• Chapter 90 Road and Bridge Repairs (Ch. 10 of Acts 2011)
• Local Aid and Chapter 70 Resolution (4-14-11, approved)
• Tornado Relief Supplemental Appropriations Bill (Ch. 52 of Acts 2011)
• Senate 2012 Budget (Ch. 67 and 68 of Acts 2011)
• Municipal Health Insurance (Ch. 69 of Acts 2011)
• Simulcasting Extension (Ch. 77 of Acts 2011)
• 2011 Sales Tax Holiday (Ch. 86 of Acts 2011)
• Court Reform (Ch. 93 of Acts 2011)
• Alimony Reform (Ch. 124 of Acts 2011)
• FY11 Closeout Supplemental Budget (Ch. 142 of Acts 2011)

You can find the final legislation on the General Court Website - http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2011

The legislation below has been enacted by both the Senate and House and no awaits Governor Patrick’s signature.

• FY12 Supplemental Budget (enacted 11-3-11)
• Redistricting in the General Court (enacted 11-8-11)
• Pension Reform (enacted 11-15-11)
• Anti-Human Trafficking (enacted 11-15-11)
• Expanded Gambling (enacted 11-16-11)
• Congressional Redistricting (enacted 11-16-11)
• Transgendered Persons’ Rights (enacted 11-16-11)