On Thursday, October 16, the Joint Committee on Public Health held its first oversight hearing to begin the process of informing our members as to the nature of the Ebola virus. Our purpose was to obtain a better understanding of how our state is mobilizing its emergency res ...
Category: Legislative
Sánchez Works to Pass Legislation as Session Ends
Bills on Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, Substance Abuse, Environmental and Economic Development Bond Bills and Public Housing, sent to Governor’s desk BOSTON—Representative Jeffrey Sánchez worked hard with his colleagues in the House of Representatives in a push to pass ...
Sánchez Compounding Pharmacy Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Patrick signs Sánchez-sponsored compounding pharmacy legislation, featuring sweeping reforms to greatly enhance patient safety and increase transparency. BOSTON – Today, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law comprehensive compounding legislation filed by Represe ...
An Open Letter to BPS Parents
Dear BPS families, As we continue our dialogue on the future of our education system this session, I have had the pleasure of visiting schools, engaging students, teachers and parents alike, meeting with administration officials, community partners and business leaders. T ...
House Passes Bill on Public Health Data Sharing
House Passes Public Health Committee Chairman Sánchez’ House Bill 2070, An Act relative to public health data sharing with the Boston Public Health Commission. BOSTON—The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday, which will improve the ability of t ...
Sánchez Bill to Fight Childhood Obesity Advanced from Education Committee
An Act Relative to Health Kids, filed by Representative Jeffrey Sánchez and Senator Thomas McGee, was reported favorably this week out of the Joint Committee on Education. This legislation restores physical education as a required subject for all students in public schools a ...
Sánchez and Colleagues Pass Bill to Ensure Effective Management and Expansion of Natural Gas
Legislation will improve public safety and environmental welfare, reduce energy costs BOSTON – State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in unanimously approving a bill to further enhance the state’s ability t ...
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