Now that the 187th legislative session is underway, we’d like to share some information about the Massachusetts Legislature’s new website and how you can follow what your state government is doing online. The website for the General Court can be found at http://www.malegislature.gov/. From here you can search bills, see who’s who, find information on events, as well as follow the budget process.
When searching bills, you can search by keyword/phrase, bill number (preceded by an “H” or “S” to denote if it is a Senate or House bill), or town. Once you’ve found the bill you’re looking for, you’ll be able to see the Bill Summary, Bill History, and Bill Text.
Under the “Bills & Laws” tab on our homepage, you’ll also be able to view the Senate and House Calendars and Journals. The Calendars tell you what bills are up for discussion in the House or Senate, while the Journals are a record of the respective branches past proceedings.
This session, one of Representative Stanley’s state-wide focuses is reigning in health care costs in the Commonwealth. If you’d like to see the bills she has sponsored, simply click on her name on the “people” page of the House of Representatives. From there you can see the bills she has sponsored for this session, as well as their progress.
Both Dan and I are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can find our contact information (and Harriett’s) on our contacts page.
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