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What policy makers are saying about us:

“The nonprofit sector and the organizations and people associated with it are the backbone of Massachusetts”

Stan Rosenberg,

Senate President Pro Tem

“Every day, nonprofits in Massachusetts make a difference in our state, enriching the lives of our children, our families and our communities.. I want to thank the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network for its commitment to the growth and success of these terrific groups." 

Robert DeLeo, House Speaker

2010 Legislative Event

March 15, 2010, The State House, Hearing Room B-1

This event is your opportunity to both talk to legislators about your concerns as well as demonstrate to legislators the valuable contributions your nonprofit and the entire sector make the the quality of like in Massachusetts. 

Two important measures are before the legislature.  Also a briefing will be given on the new ethics and lobbying regulations which affect many nonprofits.

Our 2010 Ballot Initiatives are detailed here.

10:00 Introduction Michael Weekes, Chair, Policy and Advocacy Committee, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Keynote Address- Representative Cabral, MNN Legislator of the Year

10:15 The Legislative Process/ How to Talk to your Legislator, Dave Magnani, MNN Executive Director

10:25 Briefing on current state issues

• Easing the Dissolution Requirements for Nonprofits (SB 2117) David Spackman, Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office
• Enhanced Retirement Options (HB78) Representative from State Treasurer Tim Cahill's Office
• Health Insurance Cost Containment Molly Yuska, MNN Project Manager, Health Care Access Project
• The State Budget Noah Berger, Mass Budget and Policy Center

10:55 Briefing on the new Ethics and Lobbying Regulations Pam Wilmot, Common Cause

11:05 Brief Remarks of Announced Candidates for Statewide Office

11:15- 12:15 Nonprofit Leaders Visit Legislators’ Offices

12:15 Re-convene and Report

Room B1 Food is not allowed in state house hearing rooms. Coffee can be purchased on the 4th floor at the Ma Commission for the Blind Coffee Shop.

Find your state legislator:

General Court of Massachusetts