Legislation Filed by Rep. Joan Meschino Reselected as Women’s Caucus Priority for 193rd Legislative Session
(BOSTON) - This week, The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators announced the selection of five legislative priorities for the 2023-2024 legislative session, including H.669 / S.422, An Act supporting parents running for public office, which would allow campaign funds to be used to pay for child care that would not exist but for the campaign. Filed jointly by State Representatives Joan Meschino (D-Hull) and Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) in the House and in the Senate by State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), this legislation promotes equity and leads to a more diverse elected body by supporting a more diverse candidate pool. The childcare funding bill was previously a legislative priority for the Women’s Caucus in the 192nd Legislative Session. Last year, the amended Senate version of the bill was engrossed while the House version was sent to study, thereby tabling the legislation. “I am grateful to the Women’s Caucus for continuing . . . Read More