Senate Majority Whip
Mike.Rush@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 208
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 208
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1348
Fax:
617-722-1071
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.380 | By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush relative to the retirement of Michael Gallerani. Public Service. | ||
| SD.2500 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure greater transparency at the GIC. Public Service. | ||
| S.44 | SD.1434 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.112 | SD.1028 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Attorney General Maura Healey, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.130 | SD.374 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.140 | HD.325 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.182 | SD.6 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael F. Rush and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to online lottery. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.221 | SD.1817 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Steven Ultrino, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education. | |
| S.223 | SD.1905 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education. | |
| S.254 | SD.576 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael F. Rush, James B. Eldridge, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education. | |
| H.261 | HD.631 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to establish a curriculum on personal financial literacy in the public schools. Education. | |
| H.264 | HD.77 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| H.265 | HD.78 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.297 | SD.865 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Thomas M. McGee, F. Jay Barrows, Brendan P. Crighton, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote quality physical education. Education. | |
| H.314 | HD.1383 | By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen E. Spilka and others relative to the teaching of genocide education in the public schools. Education. | |
| S.330 | SD.1731 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Walter F. Timilty, Carole A. Fiola, Susan Williams Gifford, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education. | |
| S.336 | SD.977 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Harriette L. Chandler, John H. Rogers, Thomas M. McGee, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.354 | SD.1383 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Mark C. Montigny, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.358 | SD.729 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.364 | SD.1664 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of James T. Welch, Paul J. Donato, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the Massachusetts home care program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.379 | SD.476 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jennifer E. Benson, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention. Election Laws. | |
| S.442 | SD.1796 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 442) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael J. Rodrigues, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an Agricultural Resolve and Security Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.455 | SD.666 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Joan B. Lovely, James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation relative to drinking water and ground water research. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.456 | SD.1985 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Joan B. Lovely, Carmine L. Gentile, Jason M. Lewis, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.464 | SD.654 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Michael O. Moore, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Lewis, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.515 | SD.1268 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 515) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to secure choice retirement savings plan. Financial Services. | |
| S.528 | SD.1405 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks. Financial Services. | |
| S.547 | SD.587 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Chris Walsh, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services. | |
| S.549 | SD.1182 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services. | |
| S.591 | SD.1174 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services. | |
| S.613 | SD.765 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Steven Ultrino, Mark C. Montigny, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation to continue care for families enrolled in MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.658 | SD.1170 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 658) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael F. Rush, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the restrictions on the licenses of certified registered nurse anesthetists as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.659 | SD.748 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 659) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Alan Silvia and others for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.660 | SD.1115 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 660) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.687 | SD.2047 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education. | |
| S.706 | SD.871 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| S.716 | SD.947 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. McGee, John J. Lawn, Jr., Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Housing. | |
| S.777 | SD.1389 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the criminalization of poverty. The Judiciary. | |
| S.832 | SD.1872 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, William Crocker, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.880 | SD.621 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, F. Jay Barrows, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.902 | HD.1413 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Paul McMurtry, James R. Miceli and Michael F. Rush relative to court orders for the sale of certain foreclosed property. The Judiciary. | |
| S.905 | SD.1083 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary. | |
| H.944 | HD.396 | By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide remedies to consumers for clearing titles after the payoff of mortgages. The Judiciary. | |
| S.999 | SD.496 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 999) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael D. Brady, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1019 | SD.332 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1022 | SD.1218 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Barbara A. L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1023 | SD.338 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1033 | SD.239 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Steven Ultrino, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1048 | SD.1768 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1065 | SD.1820 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1065) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local control over recreational marijuana businesses. Marijuana Policy. | |
| S.1080 | SD.1730 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to municipal control over recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy. | |
| S.1100 | SD.475 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of John F. Keenan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Elizabeth A. Malia, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1636 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, John H. Rogers, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1159 | SD.949 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1162 | HD.1916 | By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health. | |
| H.1163 | HD.557 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| S.1164 | SD.941 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Harriette L. Chandler, John W. Scibak, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the enhanced management of early childhood caries among MassHealth patients. Public Health. | |
| S.1195 | SD.411 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Kevin G. Honan, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| S.1205 | SD.545 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| S.1206 | SD.567 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Anne M. Gobi, Marjorie C. Decker, Denise Provost, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1218 | SD.1353 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Kevin G. Honan, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction. Public Health. | |
| S.1224 | SD.369 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1224) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Brian M. Ashe, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Public Health. | |
| S.1257 | SD.1135 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jose F. Tosado, Frank A. Moran, Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to contain health care costs and improve access to value based nurse practitioner care as recommended by the IOM and FTC. Public Health. | |
| S.1275 | SD.1930 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Walter F. Timilty, William Driscoll, Michael F. Rush and Daniel Cullinane for legislation to require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. Public Health. | |
| H.1279 | HD.481 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the elevator inspection fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1300 | SD.852 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lock-up facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1332 | SD.658 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Thomas M. McGee, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Brendan P. Crighton, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety in the transportation of students. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1368 | SD.293 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1386 | SD.863 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Michael D. Brady, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighters cessation program. Public Service. | |
| S.1406 | SD.1220 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a group insurance commission under the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. Public Service. | |
| S.1407 | SD.1228 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Group Insurance Commission premium contributions. Public Service. | |
| H.1417 | HD.654 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1423 | SD.192 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of John F. Keenan, Michael F. Rush, James J. Dwyer, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase membership in the PRIM Board. Public Service. | |
| S.1426 | SD.25 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service. | |
| S.1467 | SD.755 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael F. Rush and Jack Lewis for legislation relative to commissioned corps service credit. Public Service. | |
| S.1474 | SD.668 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of James E. Timilty, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.1475 | SD.719 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of James E. Timilty, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| H.1492 | HD.798 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the fuel cell technology tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.1494 | SD.497 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Joseph A. Boncore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Kevin G. Honan, Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding state income tax credit for renting unsubsidized properties at below market rents. Revenue. | |
| S.1504 | SD.588 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1511 | SD.609 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue. | |
| S.1530 | SD.1553 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Barbara A. L'Italien, Paul R. Heroux, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.1697 | HD.1147 | By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1697) of Jerald A. Parisella, Joan B. Lovely and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart first week in August as ice bucket challenge week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1744 | SD.466 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1744) of Michael O. Moore and Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1021 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Michael J. Barrett, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1831 | SD.841 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carmine L. Gentile, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1846 | SD.1632 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1846) of James B. Eldridge, Paul W. Mark, Carmine L. Gentile, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power and the green economy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1847 | SD.1727 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1847) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the department of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1855 | SD.1674 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kenneth I. Gordon, Carmine L. Gentile, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1859 | SD.1183 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1859) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael S. Day, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court relative to further regulating the Energy Facilities Siting Board within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1865 | SD.464 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Michael O. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Robert M. Koczera, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation relative to the development of economically sound and environmentally progressive solid waste management strategies to improve recycling. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1866 | SD.465 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Thomas M. McGee, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1867 | SD.1305 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1867) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael F. Rush, Angelo M. Scaccia and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit misleading telemarketer calls to consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1871 | SD.1365 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1871) of Marc R. Pacheco, Daniel M. Donahue, Michael F. Rush, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1876 | SD.1372 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Marc R. Pacheco, John W. Scibak, Michael D. Brady, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1880 | SD.2049 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create 21st Century Massachusetts Clean Energy Jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1886 | HD.429 | By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1886) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation. | |
| S.1905 | SD.1545 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of William N. Brownsberger, Jonathan Hecht, David M. Rogers, Gailanne M. Cariddi and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation. | |
| S.1960 | SD.1442 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to child passenger safety. Transportation. | |
| H.1992 | HD.2298 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.2052 | SD.2112 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | |
| H.2070 | HD.2344 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the construction and reconstruction of rooms in licensed nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2071 | HD.2356 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2071) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to promoting the betterment of resident’s health and safety in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2113 | HD.2382 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2121 | Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (596) (offered by Senator Donoghue et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| S.2149 | Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (75) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| S.2151 | Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (43) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| S.2174 | SD.2332 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2174) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eileen M. Donoghue, RoseLee Vincent, Michael F. Rush, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court that provision be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2369 | SD.2270 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2369) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Walter F. Timilty, William Driscoll, Bruce J. Ayers, Mark J. Cusack and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an easement plan for the Milton Inline Inspection Project. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2379 | SD.2545 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, David F. DeCoste, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to finance fishing and farming investment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2484 | HD.2517 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require the use of seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2613 | Senate, July 12, 2018 -- Text of amendment (36) (offered by Senator Eldridge) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2591) to the House Bill promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity | ||
| H.2680 | HD.2577 | By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John C. Velis and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2864 | HD.3668 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education. | |
| H.3278 | HD.3108 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3278) of Nick Collins and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service. | |
| H.3281 | HD.3605 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
| H.3311 | HD.3131 | By Messrs. Collins of Boston and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3311) of Nick Collins, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a live theater tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.3370 | HD.3620 | By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3370) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to designate the Fort Devens Museum as the official veterans and military museum of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3391 | HD.3239 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3400 | HD.3204 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3562 | HD.3063 | By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of William Driscoll and others for legislation to authorize an independent scientific organization to study and survey of the forest, wildlife and environmental health of the Blue Hills Reservation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3594 | HD.2918 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.4473 | HD.4737 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman, Cindy F. Friedman and others for legislation to authorize the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District to lease certain land and buildings. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2676 | HD.2994 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2676) of Murray Forbes and others relative to the commemoration of Governor James and General John Sullivan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.