Tackey Chan is the State Representative for the Second Norfolk District, including thirteen of the thirty precincts in Quincy, Massachusetts. Tackey is a lifelong resident of Quincy and was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2010. He is currently serving his sixth term in office. In 2010, Tackey was one of the three first State Representatives of Asian American descent elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and is the first Asian American and minority elected to office in the City of Quincy. As the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure he oversees legislation pertaining to alcohol licensure, the state lottery, horseracing, all non-medical licensed professionals, and consumer protection issues.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 41-year precedent in the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 case, ruling that public workers who benefit from collective-bargaining efforts do not need to pay for said efforts. This legislation would allow unions to charge non-members a reasonable fee for union representation in grievance and arbitration cases.
As part of the 2010 Medicaid cuts, adult dental care funding was cut by nearly 50%. There was a sharp incline in the number of dental related emergency room visits, which typically cost far more than a visit to a dentist and do not provide the same level of expertise and care. Many dental issues are preventable, but if left untreated can increase your risk for other health problems including heart disease. This legislation would reinstate dental coverage for adults over the age of 65, as seniors are particularly affected by lack of dental care.
This legislation clearly defines what realtors can and cannot charge renters for their services and prohibits predatory practices that force renters to commit to unregulated fees for fear of losing their housing.
This legislation would increase the annuity awarded to families who have lost a family member serving in the armed forces during a time of conflict, raising the amount from $2,000 to $2,500.
This legislation would remove the sunset clause for the film tax credit, which is set to expire in 2022. The film and television industries have created thousands of jobs in Massachusetts and help support small businesses across the state, but with the prospect of a sunset clause we would lose this valuable part of the local economy.
Currently, there is no requirement for sex offenders to submit their electronic aliases, addresses, and domains as part of the sex offender registration process. This bill would bring the registration process up-to-date with modern electronic means.
This legislation requires standardized collection and reporting of race and ethnicity data by state agencies (only those that already collect demographic data), to improve government and community services while protecting the privacy of Massachusetts residents.