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Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Affirmative Defense to Crime of Obscenity (H 7575, S 2429)

We strongly supported this legislation which would protect literature with “educational and governmental” value, as well as materials in a “bona fide school, museum, or public library.”
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
students rights
  • Students’ Rights

School Discipline Reform (S 2143)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would largely eliminate the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
workers rights
  • Gender Equality|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 7532, S 2021)

We supported the repeal of the exemption of domestic workers from the state's minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
immigrants rights
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7959A, H 7963)

We supported these bills which would prevent landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants, noting that this legislation is critical for ensuring that families with undocumented members can maintain housing without fear.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Municipal Litigation Transparency (H 7890, S 2433)

We strongly supported legislation which would require cities and town to disclose basic information on their website about litigation in which they are involved.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
voting rights
  • Voting Rights

Same-Day Voter Registration (H 7474, S 2779)

We supported this proposed constitutional amendment which would remove the state Constitution’s onerous requirement that bars individuals from voting in an election, except for President, unless they have registered to vote at least 30 days in advance.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Workplace Psychological Safety Act (H 8044, S 2473)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of far-reaching and subjective legislation which would impose liability on employers or co-workers who, among other actions, "confuse" a person emotionally.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
racial justice
  • Racial Justice

Decriminalization of Controlled Substances (H 7315)

We strongly supported this legislation which would make the possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances a civil violation.
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Repealing Mandatory HIV Testing for Sex Workers (H 7219, S 2442)

Current state law explicitly singles out individuals convicted for sex work offenses for mandatory HIV testing. We supported the repeal of this statute which is discriminatory towards both sex workers and individuals with HIV.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • First Amendment

Affirmative Defense to Crime of Obscenity (H 7575, S 2429)

We strongly supported this legislation which would protect literature with “educational and governmental” value, as well as materials in a “bona fide school, museum, or public library.”
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
students rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Students’ Rights

School Discipline Reform (S 2143)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would largely eliminate the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
workers rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Gender Equality|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 7532, S 2021)

We supported the repeal of the exemption of domestic workers from the state's minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
immigrants rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7959A, H 7963)

We supported these bills which would prevent landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants, noting that this legislation is critical for ensuring that families with undocumented members can maintain housing without fear.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
government transparency
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Government Transparency

Municipal Litigation Transparency (H 7890, S 2433)

We strongly supported legislation which would require cities and town to disclose basic information on their website about litigation in which they are involved.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
voting rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Voting Rights

Same-Day Voter Registration (H 7474, S 2779)

We supported this proposed constitutional amendment which would remove the state Constitution’s onerous requirement that bars individuals from voting in an election, except for President, unless they have registered to vote at least 30 days in advance.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • First Amendment

Workplace Psychological Safety Act (H 8044, S 2473)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of far-reaching and subjective legislation which would impose liability on employers or co-workers who, among other actions, "confuse" a person emotionally.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
racial justice
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Racial Justice

Decriminalization of Controlled Substances (H 7315)

We strongly supported this legislation which would make the possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances a civil violation.
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Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Repealing Mandatory HIV Testing for Sex Workers (H 7219, S 2442)

Current state law explicitly singles out individuals convicted for sex work offenses for mandatory HIV testing. We supported the repeal of this statute which is discriminatory towards both sex workers and individuals with HIV.
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