Assistant Majority Leader
Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 109-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 109-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1572
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617-626-0898
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.5101 | An Act allowing "print-free" digital legal notices for the town of Lincoln | ||
| HD.5102 | An Act authorizing the Town of Lexington ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages | ||
| S.34 | SD.1343 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.75 | SD.501 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.76 | SD.507 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.77 | SD.512 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.85 | SD.63 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.103 | SD.153 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 103) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.109 | SD.1172 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.144 | HD.507 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.147 | HD.3061 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 147) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.148 | SD.1857 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.174 | HD.2744 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 174) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.179 | SD.217 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 179) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.181 | HD.777 | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to access to early intervention services for children with prenatal exposure to opioids. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.207 | HD.2520 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.214 | HD.78 | By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.245 | SD.857 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.251 | SD.453 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael J. Barrett and Peter Capano for legislation to modernize school construction. Education. | |
| S.260 | SD.498 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education across the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.268 | SD.2199 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. | |
| S.285 | SD.305 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education. | |
| H.294 | HD.3109 | By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.301 | SD.667 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.334 | SD.1574 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education. | |
| S.383 | SD.945 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.410 | SD.1458 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws. | |
| S.420 | SD.1113 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| H.427 | HD.443 | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 427) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| S.433 | SD.391 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.447 | HD.651 | By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education. | |
| S.475 | SD.142 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.478 | SD.147 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.479 | SD.148 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.508 | SD.941 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.519 | SD.1010 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.525 | SD.2116 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.544 | HD.3874 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. Education. | |
| H.550 | HD.3631 | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett relative to access to certain schools for vulnerable students. Education. | |
| H.614 | HD.1175 | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.620 | SD.1545 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 620) of Julian Cyr, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services. | |
| H.629 | HD.830 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.629 | SD.1222 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services. | |
| S.638 | SD.1128 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 638) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the Senate for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services. | |
| S.662 | SD.2105 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 662) of John F. Keenan, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Financial Services. | |
| H.664 | HD.293 | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 664) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.668 | HD.118 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to allow remote participation at town meetings. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.669 | SD.247 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.704 | SD.1821 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Pavel M. Payano, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants. Financial Services. | |
| S.757 | SD.1165 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of John F. Keenan, John J. Cronin, Rodney M. Elliott, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.763 | SD.1285 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.765 | SD.947 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Jason M. Lewis, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.767 | HD.3854 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 767) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.775 | SD.1170 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.781 | SD.1075 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.783 | SD.2130 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.794 | HD.3015 | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 794) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to single use plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.816 | SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.817 | SD.81 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| H.822 | HD.931 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 822) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the office of the state climatologist within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.858 | SD.2006 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing. | |
| S.904 | SD.640 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| S.924 | SD.335 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to amend the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary. | |
| S.927 | SD.750 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. | |
| S.929 | SD.798 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.956 | SD.1592 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary. | |
| S.982 | SD.1795 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1130 | SD.1356 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1130) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1158 | SD.1087 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1181 | SD.2331 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Paul R. Feeney, Liz Miranda, Jacob R. Oliveira, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1184 | SD.1470 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1184) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1188 | SD.1296 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1191 | SD.1521 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1200 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1247 | SD.1129 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1261 | SD.1736 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1331 | SD.265 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| S.1338 | SD.649 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Hannah Kane, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health. | |
| H.1351 | HD.3349 | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. | |
| S.1381 | SD.1171 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. | |
| S.1390 | SD.1336 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of Edward J. Kennedy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. | |
| H.1391 | HD.3540 | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1400 | SD.969 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1400) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Sal N. DiDomenico, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health. | |
| S.1408 | SD.1909 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health. | |
| S.1457 | SD.1327 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1491 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Michael J. Barrett, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| S.1492 | SD.659 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael J. Barrett and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1494 | SD.1441 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1505 | SD.1350 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1506 | SD.2090 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1506) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1509 | SD.1469 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, John F. Keenan, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1510 | SD.1937 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1511 | SD.2383 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1529 | SD.278 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Adam Gomez, David Paul Linsky and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1553 | SD.893 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1553) of Michael O. Moore, Michael J. Barrett, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1579 | SD.384 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1618 | SD.710 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to civil service resident preference. Public Service. | |
| S.1768 | SD.260 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1768) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| S.1771 | SD.1982 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| S.1788 | SD.508 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue. | |
| S.1828 | SD.1308 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1828) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
| S.1835 | SD.677 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Adam Gomez, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1861 | SD.959 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1861) of Jason M. Lewis and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue. | |
| H.1868 | HD.2895 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1890 | HD.2513 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1890) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1893 | HD.2850 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1893) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael J. Barrett relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1925 | SD.1541 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1976 | SD.268 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1979 | SD.661 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2009 | HD.104 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services develop a pilot program to implement and study the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioids and other substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2024 | SD.2017 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2037 | HD.284 | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2037) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2054 | HD.1277 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2054) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags at certain retail establishments. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2207 | SD.1415 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| S.2227 | SD.2337 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2227) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. | |
| S.2230 | SD.1587 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2230) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to class 3 electric bicycles. Transportation. | |
| H.2246 | HD.2342 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health. | |
| S.2319 | SD.129 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2319) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis and James K. Hawkins for the adoption of resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2350 | HD.2428 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2360 | HD.352 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2362 | HD.355 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2363 | HD.357 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2364 | HD.361 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2365 | HD.363 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2367 | HD.368 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2425 | Senate, July 24, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (Senate, No. 2207),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2425). | ||
| S.2429 | An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification | ||
| S.2462 | RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE | ||
| S.2481 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 1381),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2481). | ||
| S.2491 | Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2528 | SD.2673 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression. Education. | |
| S.2562 | Senate, January 22, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Michael J. Barrett and Sean Garballey for legislation to ensure bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Sean Garballey, David M. Rogers and others relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to bereavement leave, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2562). | ||
| S.2619 | An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | ||
| S.2629 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2629). | ||
| S.2638 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2638). | ||
| S.2663 | March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663). | ||
| S.2668 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education across the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2668). | ||
| S.2686 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
| S.2694 | Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2707 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2713 | Senate, March 25, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to fairness in debt collection (Senate, No. 2638),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2713). | ||
| H.2721 | HD.3292 | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2721) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to allow taxpayers to voluntarily contribute all or part of tax refunds to countries vulnerable to climate change. Revenue. | |
| H.2729 | HD.3749 | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2729) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that town of Concord be authorized to establish a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2730 | HD.3764 | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2730) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2740 | HD.3085 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2740) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to establish a surcharge on specific commercial development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2741 | HD.3088 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing a development surcharge for community housing in the town of Lexington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2771 | May 9, 2024 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2771). | ||
| H.2810 | HD.1313 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3286 | HD.3271 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Lexington in honor of Henry N. “Hank” Manz. Transportation. | |
| H.3502 | HD.397 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3502) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3706 | HD.3154 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3706) of Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish height and weight restrictions for motor vehicles on roadways within 500 yards of quarries or gravel pits. Transportation. | |
| H.3775 | HD.119 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) for legislation to reorganize the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. in the town of Lexington. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3876 | HD.4344 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3876) of Rodney M. Elliott and Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to restrict certain motor vehicles from traveling on Ledge Road in said town. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4005 | HD.4399 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.4141 | HD.4618 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4141) of Thomas M. Stanley, John J. Lawn, Jr., and Michael J. Barrett (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Waltham be authorized to appoint special police officers to serve until the age of 70. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4160 | Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House No. 3286). November 2, 2023. | ||
| H.4190 | An Act authorizing the town of Weston to grant an additional license for the sale of wines at a food store | ||
| H.4223 | HD.4732 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4223) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to establish ranked choice voting for certain offices in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4262 | Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2810) [Local Approval Received]. January 18, 2024. | ||
| H.4275 | An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids | ||
| H.4282 | An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers | ||
| H.4356 | An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES) | ||
| H.4359 | An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology | ||
| H.4389 | An Act providing immediate child care assistance to homeless families | ||
| H.4393 | An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities | ||
| H.4415 | An Act relative to air quality in public schools | ||
| H.4427 | An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs | ||
| H.4433 | An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities | ||
| H.4625 | An Act relative to persons with developmental disabilities | ||
| H.4650 | HD.5097 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4650) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to satisfy legal notice requirements by digital publication. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.