The policing reform bill that grabbed Beacon Hill's attention midway through 2020 is back on Gov. Baker's desk, awaiting his expected signature. The House voted 107-51 and the Senate took a voice vote to re-enact the bill, which has drawn strong opposition from police but maintained the momentum that grew over the summer out of outrage over police violence toward Blacks Americans. Baker had returned the bill to the Legislature, which incorporated some of the changes the governor sought via amendment. The bill (S 2963) is designed to ensure accountability in policing by requiring officers to be certified and regulated by an independent, civilian-led commission.