Police Reform Bill Passes Legislature, Sparking Bipartisan Frustration From Opponents

With bipartisan opposition, both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature passed police reform bills on Tuesday afternoon. The bill (S.2963) passed 28-12 in the state Senate and 92-67 in the state House of Representatives. Every Republican in both chambers voted against the bill. The Senate bill passed with a veto-proof majority, but the House majority is far short of the necessary two-thirds. That gives Governor Charlie Baker considerable negotiating power if he disagrees with aspects of it.

With bipartisan opposition, both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature passed police reform bills on Tuesday afternoon. The bill (S.2963) passed 28-12 in the state Senate and 92-67 in the state House of Representatives. Every Republican in both chambers voted against the bill. The Senate bill passed with a veto-proof majority, but the House majority is far short of the necessary two-thirds. That gives Governor Charlie Baker considerable negotiating power if he disagrees with aspects of it.…