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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Senate Order authorizes study on labor and workforce development bills
Last action · August 17, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts on Labor and Workforce Development is authorized to conduct an investigation and study regarding multiple labor-related Senate documents.
Changes no state laws, creates no new programs, and appropriates no funds; it solely authorizes a committee study of pending labor petitions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
The committee is tasked with conducting the investigation and study of the referenced labor petitions.
Key Facts
- The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development is directed to make an investigation and study of current Senate documents related to labor and workforce development.
- The study encompasses Senate, No. 1307 regarding warehouse worker protections filed by Lydia Edwards.
- The study includes Senate, No. 1311 concerning family support and the right to strike for certain public employees.
- The study covers Senate, No. 1339 regarding paid family and medical leave for educators.
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- The study incorporates Senate, No. 1343 relating to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees.
- The review examines Senate, No. 1349 concerning raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage.
- The review evaluates Senate, No. 1359 regarding municipal unemployment insurance reform.
- The evaluation includes Senate, No. 1376 relating to unemployment insurance.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Aug 17, 2026SenateCommitteeDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Aug 13, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Aug 13, 2026SenateAccompanied by S1307, S1311, S1339, S1343, S1349, S1359 and S1376
- Aug 13, 2026SenateReported from the committee on Labor and Workforce Development (under JR10)
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Analysis Score
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