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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Steven S. Howitt Republican - 4th Bristol

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  Steven.Howitt@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 237
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2305
Fax:
6177222847
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Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4619 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to motor vehicle license suspensions. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4705 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to food dyes. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5365 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish an independent child protection and advocacy agency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6141 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to hidden fees and price transparency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6222 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to state agency telephones. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.81  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1222 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 81) of Steven S. Howitt relative to artificial intelligence disclosures. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.248  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1217 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Steven S. Howitt relative to at-risk children and their proper placement and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation of such placements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.389  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1083 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.390  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1095 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 390) of Steven S. Howitt relative to alcoholic beverage license suspensions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.391  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1137 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 391) of Steven S. Howitt relative to septic system inspections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.392  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1207 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 392) of Steven S. Howitt relative to funeral homes and charitable foundations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.393  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1212 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to out-of-state purchases at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.394  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1213 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 394) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the displaying of motor fuel prices based on the method of payment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.395  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1214 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 395) of Steven S. Howitt relative to regulating lottery funding to certain cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.396  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1215 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 396) of Steven S. Howitt relative to background checks for bidders at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.397  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1216 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 397) of Steven S. Howitt relative to warranty for motor vehicles after certain sales. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.398  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1300 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 398) of Steven S. Howitt and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.399  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2462 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 399) of Steven S. Howitt and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.486  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1890 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 486) of Steven S. Howitt relative to reporting fees for limited liability companies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.607  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1210 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to increase reimbursements for certain special education programs. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.608  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1211 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 608) of Steven S. Howitt relative to education costs of children with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.842  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1145 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.969  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1195 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Steven S. Howitt relative to illegally disposing of certain waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.970  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1209 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1194  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.654 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Steven S. Howitt relative to homeowner's insurance coverage for the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1195  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1146 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Steven S. Howitt and Samantha Montaño relative to eliminating surcharges for motor vehicle inspection violations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1196  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1201 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1196) of Steven S. Howitt relative to unpaid health insurance deductibles. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1197  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1202 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1197) of Steven S. Howitt relative to exempting certain motor vehicle accidents from insurance point surcharges. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1373  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1199 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1763  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1162 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1763) of Steven S. Howitt and Todd M. Smola relative to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1764  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1192 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1764) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1765  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3473 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1765) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish the uniform interstate depositions and discovery act. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2212  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1189 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2285  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1188 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Steven S. Howitt relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2286  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1218 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2286) of Steven S. Howitt relative to property subdivision. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2453  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1185 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Steven S. Howitt relative to exempting barber shops from certain system sewage flow design criteria. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2639  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1132 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2639) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to engineer license renewal. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2640  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1186 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2640) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2641  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2094 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the storage of electric mobility devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2642  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2705 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2642) of Steven S. Howitt relative to copy or duplicate of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2643  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2709 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2643) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to further define assault-style firearms and to repeal the special legislative commission on firearm data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2735  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.733 By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Steven George Xiarhos, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.3044  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3273 By Mrs. Dooner and Mr.Howitt of Seekonk, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3044) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Steven S. Howitt and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3132  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1088 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Steven S. Howitt, Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3133  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1128 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3133) of Steven S. Howitt relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3134  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1174 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3134) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3135  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1175 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3136  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1183 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Steven S. Howitt relative to payments in lieu of tax settlements for certain out of state educational entities. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3137  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1187 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Steven S. Howitt relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3138  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1595 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3138) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3139  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2650 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Steven S. Howitt relative to transparency in property deed requests. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3352  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2841 By Representatives Howitt of Seekonk and Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3352) of Steven S. Howitt and Michael S. Chaisson that the Secretary of Transportation convey certain parcels of land in the town of Norton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3353  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1158 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3353) of Steven S. Howitt relative to corporate filing requirements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3354  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1161 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3354) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prohibit members of the General Court from directly or indirectly receiving or requesting compensation from anyone in relation to Committee for Public Counsel Services duties. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3355  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1163 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the reasons for debarment from the consolidated list of contractors for public contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3356  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1164 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3356) of Steven S. Howitt relative to information provided to relevant state agencies upon the submission of applications for state grant funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3357  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1893 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3357) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to state purchased trucks and certain clean trucks regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3507  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1147 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of Steven S. Howitt relative to towing rates for commercially registered vehicle not requiring a CDL license. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3684  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1084 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3684) of Steven S. Howitt relative to container safety on roadways. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3685  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1092 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3685) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to designate Route 1, Route 20 and Route 6 in the Commonwealth as historic United States routes. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3686  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1101 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3686) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to license plate year of manufacture registration plates when used on antique automobiles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3687  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1104 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3687) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to exempting certain antique cars from the annual vehicle safety inspection program. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3688  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1106 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3688) of Steven S. Howitt relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3689  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1116 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Steven S. Howitt relative to road building equipment classifications. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3690  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1118 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3690) of Steven S. Howitt, Joseph D. McKenna and James K. Hawkins for legislation to limit motor vehicle dealer documentation fees. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3691  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1138 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3691) of Steven S. Howitt relative to roadways and road markings. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3692  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1148 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3692) of Steven S. Howitt relative to bicycle safety. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3693  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1149 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3693) of Steven S. Howitt relative to roadway damage caused by certain motor vehicle accidents. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3694  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1151 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prohibit vehicles operating on a spare tire from driving in the passing lane. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3695  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1156 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3695) of Steven S. Howitt relative to roadway littering. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3696  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1203 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3696) of Steven S. Howitt relative to debris dropping from motor vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3697  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1219 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Steven S. Howitt relative to requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3698  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1291 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3698) of Steven S. Howitt, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3699  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2653 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3699) of Steven S. Howitt and Susannah M. Whipps relative to a vehicle collector license plate. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3700  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2655 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3700) of Steven S. Howitt relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3701  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2656 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to the release of a vehicle title. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3702  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2657 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3702) of Steven S. Howitt relative to excavation on public ways. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3852  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1673 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3852) of Steven S. Howitt relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3913  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4453 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Steven S. Howitt (by vote of the town) that the town of Seekonk be authorized to amend its charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4348  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4955 By Representatives Howitt of Seekonk and Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4348) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) that the town of Norton be authorized to pay a certain unpaid bill. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.