Senate Session Rescheduled pursuant to Senate Rule 5A - Senate Session of February 25, 2026 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Following a brief recess, Senator Gomez presented a resolution commending the New England chapter of the National Kidney Foundation for recognizing March 2026 as National Kidney Month and March 12, 2026, as World Kidney Day. The resolution was adopted without opposition. The Senate then considered an act authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be consumed on the premises (House 4272). The act received multiple seconds and was moved forward. The Committee on Rules reported on several Senate petitions, recommending the suspension of Joint Rule 12 concerning Joan B. Lovely. Senator O'Connor moved to suspend Senate Rule 36, which was approved without objection. The suspension of Joint Rule 12 was also approved. The Committee on Labor and Workforce Development was granted until March 3, 2026, to make its final report on various workforce-related issues, and this order was adopted. Similarly, the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight was granted until February 28, 2026, for its final report, which was also adopted. Senator O'Connor moved to consider an act authorizing the town of Orange to increase the membership of the Board of Selectmen (House 4701). The act was ordered to a third reading, read, and passed to be engrossed. Several petitions from the House were referred to their respective committees under the suspension of Joint Rule 12, which was approved. Senator O'Connor ordered that the Senate adjourn to meet again the following day at 11 AM, and this order was adopted. The meeting concluded with the Senate adjourned.