Minority Leader
Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1600
Fax:
(617) 722-1310
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.2226 | An Act relative to prescription coverage for disabled veterans' widows | ||
| HD.3695 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday in August 2013. Revenue. | ||
| HD.3941 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to prescription drugs. Public Health. | ||
| HD.3942 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to prescription drugs for MassHealth enrollees. Public Health. | ||
| S.14 | SD.544 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary. | |
| S.20 | SD.71 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 20) of Gale D. Candaras, Karen E. Spilka and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require child and parent involvement in permanency and placement planning. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.27 | SD.345 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 27) of Thomas M. McGee, Paul J. Donato, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to foster care children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.31 | SD.368 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul J. Donato, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children who are the subject of an abuse and neglect investigation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.36 | SD.577 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Marc R. Pacheco and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated reporters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.38 | SD.613 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 38) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate the release of information concerning adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.40 | SD.675 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.61 | SD.1016 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, James M. Cantwell, Josh S. Cutler, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to welfare reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.71 | HD.840 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 71) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a substance screening program within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.73 | HD.1238 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 73) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.77 | SD.553 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.78 | HD.2945 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to services for adults with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.100 | SD.267 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain public water systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.122 | HD.1592 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Kay Khan and others relative to reckless endangerment of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.123 | SD.1640 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the issuance of prize payments to charities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.132 | HD.3378 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Robert L. Hedlund and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and maintain an online application process for businesses wishing to apply to accept electronic benefit transfer cards at point of sale. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.133 | HD.3384 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.139 | SD.532 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 139) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.143 | SD.1535 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 143) of Michael F. Rush, Linda Campbell, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Martin J. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Veterans Assistance Trust Fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.178 | SD.620 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts veterans. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.178 | HD.3086 | By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 178) of Matthew A. Beaton and others relative to the sale of malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.180 | SD.926 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to facilitate municipal projects. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.193 | SD.1631 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 193) of Karen E. Spilka, Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel A. Wolf, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.203 | SD.668 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education. | |
| S.207 | SD.1419 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education. | |
| S.210 | SD.168 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Katherine M. Clark, Martha M. Walz, Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe and supportive schools. Education. | |
| S.214 | SD.1163 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 214) of Katherine M. Clark, Kay Khan, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensure student progression. Education. | |
| S.218 | SD.184 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Cynthia S. Creem, Kay Khan, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Daniel A. Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain short term objectives for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.234 | SD.1159 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of James B. Eldridge, David M. Rogers, Robert M. Koczera, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools. Education. | |
| H.236 | HD.2910 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to consumer protection and regulation in psychotherapy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.239 | HD.1728 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 239) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to exempt certain public water system employees from sprinkler fitters examining and licensing requirments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.244 | SD.601 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as part of state aid to public schools. Education. | |
| S.245 | SD.602 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to fund replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment. Education. | |
| S.248 | SD.1056 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Mark C. Montigny, Benjamin Swan, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the anti-bullying law. Education. | |
| S.250 | SD.1389 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 250) of Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the competency determination for high school graduation. Education. | |
| S.252 | SD.1475 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to school safety. Education. | |
| S.254 | SD.1496 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education. | |
| H.256 | HD.2161 | By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 256) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.256 | SD.487 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission relative to digital textbooks. Education. | |
| S.262 | SD.533 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote higher levels of achievement in schools by the Office of the State Auditor. Education. | |
| S.263 | SD.534 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education. | |
| S.264 | SD.1451 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Richard J. Ross, Daniel B. Winslow, Barry R. Finegold, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| H.267 | HD.999 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.274 | HD.2820 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 274) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the occupation of advanced dental hygiene practitioner. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.285 | SD.139 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews, Christine E. Canavan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.288 | SD.1653 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Harriette L. Chandler, Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.297 | SD.344 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Thomas M. McGee, William N. Brownsberger, Martha M. Walz, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes for residents during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.299 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, James J. O'Day, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to assist families care for elders. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.301 | HD.2452 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 301) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to require telemarketers to disclose certain information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.301 | SD.1377 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Richard T. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, John V. Fernandes, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.302 | HD.3337 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.303 | SD.1020 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia D. Jehlen and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to psychotropic medications. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.304 | SD.536 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.305 | SD.537 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.321 | SD.1082 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of James B. Eldridge, Cory Atkins, William N. Brownsberger, Christopher G. Fallon and other members of the General Court for legislation to disclose political spending. Election Laws. | |
| S.328 | SD.780 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to voter registration agencies. Election Laws. | |
| H.330 | HD.853 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 330) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education. | |
| S.331 | SD.402 | By Mr. Petruccelli, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of Anthony W. Petruccelli, Martha M. Walz, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish risk-based audits of election results. Election Laws. | |
| S.335 | SD.877 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| H.350 | HD.975 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 350) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to increasing the minimum age for school dropouts. Education. | |
| H.354 | HD.983 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 354) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the formula for district reimbursement through the special education circuit breaker. Education. | |
| H.355 | HD.988 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 355) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to establishing an insurance program for municipalities in relation to special education costs. Education. | |
| S.361 | SD.1605 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of James B. Eldridge, Martha M. Walz, Michael Barrett, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.373 | HD.619 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on newly-mandated education pograms and expenses. Education. | |
| S.374 | SD.1085 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 374) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Randy Hunt and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs relative to a statewide single-stream recycling program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.375 | HD.919 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish an educational mandate working group. Education. | |
| H.384 | HD.2901 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, Matthew A. Beaton and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education. | |
| S.390 | SD.925 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Marc R. Pacheco, Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to provide funding for clean energy and energy efficiency measures for the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.398 | SD.1126 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Michael F. Rush, Martin J. Walsh, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to requiring recycling in state buildings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.409 | HD.1453 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 409) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Michael Barrett and others for legislation to provide funding for towns that educate the children of military families who live on military facilities. Education. | |
| S.414 | SD.868 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Daniel A. Wolf and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the stewardship council of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.427 | HD.950 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 427) of Randy Hunt and others relative to parental notification for out-of-school-district counseling referrals. Education. | |
| H.457 | HD.2923 | By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the quality of education by reviving the foundation budget review commission. Education. | |
| H.476 | HD.2651 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to funding for improvements to early education child care facilities. Education. | |
| S.483 | SD.201 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Bruce E. Tarr, Gale D. Candaras, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate pharmacy audits. Financial Services. | |
| S.485 | SD.203 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Financial Services. | |
| S.495 | SD.1075 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 495) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to study the financial impact of the nexus between the insurance industry and law enforcement. Financial Services. | |
| H.496 | HD.1610 | By Mr. Smola of Palmer and Senator Brewer, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to prohibit the replacement of MCAS standards with national education standards. Education. | |
| S.497 | SD.896 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of James T. Welch, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael J. Finn, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| H.512 | HD.2279 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 512) of Chris Walsh and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mandated reports and data submissions required of local school districts . Education. | |
| H.520 | HD.226 | By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to ensure behavioral health and safety in the public schools. Education. | |
| S.538 | SD.1396 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of Richard T. Moore, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Carlos Henriquez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the provider's council. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.542 | HD.319 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the calculation of income for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.543 | HD.1251 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 543) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long-term care in the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.544 | HD.418 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of Kay Khan and others relative to personal care or managerial services contracts for families caring for elderly relatives. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.563 | SD.540 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.566 | HD.3298 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to campaign finance disclosure for certain candidates seeking the office of mayor in municipalities. Election Laws. | |
| H.573 | HD.293 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 573) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to municipal election ballots . Election Laws. | |
| S.596 | SD.823 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Barry R. Finegold and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to eligibility for cooperative housing corporations. Housing. | |
| H.600 | HD.685 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 600) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to ensuring secure voting equipment. Election Laws. | |
| S.612 | SD.1592 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Marc R. Pacheco, Anne M. Gobi, Michael R. Knapik, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing. | |
| H.613 | HD.1016 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to authorize local boards of registrars to perform random audits of election results in precincts. Election Laws. | |
| H.622 | HD.2704 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to require valid identification when casting provisional ballots. Election Laws. | |
| S.633 | SD.657 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 633) of William N. Brownsberger, Harriette L. Chandler, Katherine M. Clark, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend the statute of limitations in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.640 | SD.108 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the exploitation of emergency or major disaster victims. The Judiciary. | |
| S.654 | SD.942 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the wire interception law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.656 | SD.1613 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Katherine M. Clark, Paul Brodeur, Donald H. Wong, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our communities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.657 | HD.3250 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to protect from net loss public lands or easements taken or acquired for natural resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.658 | HD.3036 | By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth to enter into an interstate compact for the enforcement of certain wildlife protection laws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.663 | HD.3441 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 663) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to establish the department of marine fisheries and resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.668 | HD.1874 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of James M. Cantwell, Anne M. Gobi and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further regulate the taking and processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.678 | HD.2599 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Tackey Chan and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to cytotoxic drugs in the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.686 | HD.1345 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate the operation of piggeries based on their impact on air and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.688 | HD.2778 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the publishing of guidelines for best water management practices by the Board of Trustees of the Water Pollution Abatement Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.717 | HD.791 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.732 | SD.2 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Marth Coakley, Attorney General, Richard T. Moore, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalties for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary. | |
| S.733 | SD.227 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.734 | SD.257 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal history systems board. The Judiciary. | |
| S.735 | SD.259 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Kimberly N. Ferguson and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.736 | SD.260 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.749 | HD.1669 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.751 | HD.1708 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the Milk Producers Security Fund reimbursement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.752 | HD.1713 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the registration of antique snowmobiles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.753 | HD.1729 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to direct the Commissioner of Agricultural Resources to establish a livestock care and standards board to ensure the humane keeping and treatment of livestock. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.754 | SD.612 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| H.754 | HD.1732 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to prohibit certain restrictions on the use of land for agricultural purposes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.755 | SD.616 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.755 | HD.1736 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 755) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to meat and poultry production, processing and inspection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.756 | SD.619 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to failing to appear in court after release on bail. The Judiciary. | |
| S.757 | SD.622 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to report child pornography. The Judiciary. | |
| S.758 | SD.785 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.759 | SD.806 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders . The Judiciary. | |
| S.760 | SD.1639 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of Joan Lovely, Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to domestic violence and public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.761 | SD.1675 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Joan Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr, Bradford Hill and Michael O. Moore for legislation to allow police officers to take into protective custody minors who have consumed alcohol. The Judiciary. | |
| S.762 | SD.1685 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 762) of Joan Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr, Bradford Hill and Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The Judiciary. | |
| S.764 | SD.1047 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Mark C. Montigny, Benjamin Swan, Denise Provost and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to corporate criminal conduct. The Judiciary. | |
| S.769 | SD.1073 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of Mark C. Montigny, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Daniel A. Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the Anti-Human Trafficking Law. The Judiciary. | |
| H.774 | HD.1378 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to further define the illegal processing of lobsters at sea. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.776 | HD.1387 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reporting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.782 | HD.385 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 782) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to exempt the personal use of milk and raw milk products by owners of cows and goats from certain laws governing the use of said products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.783 | SD.542 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary. | |
| S.784 | SD.546 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.785 | SD.547 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.786 | SD.548 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to employee records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.800 | HD.3271 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to buffer zones on land under the agricultural restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.829 | SD.158 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Daniel B. Winslow, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect off duty firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The Judiciary. | |
| S.835 | SD.1155 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of James E. Timilty, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to municipal safety zones. The Judiciary. | |
| H.836 | HD.977 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 836) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the effect of certain behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.854 | SD.1031 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 854) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas J. Calter, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.887 | SD.580 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brian A. Joyce, Barry R. Finegold, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the pooling of tips. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.897 | SD.149 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of James E. Timilty, Josh S. Cutler, James M. Murphy, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to expedite appeals of wage violations. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.899 | HD.814 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 899) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| S.908 | SD.777 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.909 | HD.1343 | By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to include childbirth under insurance policies providing for disability income. Financial Services. | |
| S.925 | SD.1383 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Stephen M. Brewer, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael R. Knapik, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to include fire districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.934 | HD.443 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Kay Khan and others that the Division of Insurance submit a plan providing for a long-term care insurance partnership program. Financial Services. | |
| H.937 | HD.451 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 937) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring that certain health insurance policies include coverage for eating disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.944 | HD.1676 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the rights of patients in tiered and reduced network health insurance plans. Financial Services. | |
| S.947 | SD.228 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Chris Walsh, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to dispose of municipally owned vacant property. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.967 | SD.310 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 967) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Steven S. Howitt, Richard T. Moore, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the powers of town moderators. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.987 | SD.77 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Gale D. Candaras, Paul McMurtry, Christopher G. Fallon, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers. Public Health. | |
| S.988 | SD.78 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 988) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to infectious disease control. Public Health. | |
| S.1003 | SD.231 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1003) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Daniel A. Wolf, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workplace safety for social workers. Public Health. | |
| S.1014 | SD.814 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1014) of Barry R. Finegold, Bruce E. Tarr and Marcos A. Devers for legislation to administer medication in nursing homes. Public Health. | |
| S.1017 | SD.232 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Sarah K. Peake, Jennifer E. Benson, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to close hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1024 | SD.1025 | By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of John Hart, Jr., Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Martin J. Walsh for legislation to protect crime victims exposed to the AIDS virus and infectious hepatitis. Public Health. | |
| S.1029 | SD.306 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1029) of John F. Keenan, Daniel A. Wolf, Martin J. Walsh, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prescription drug adverse event reporting. Public Health. | |
| H.1029 | HD.3296 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the payment and preservation of beds in nursing home facilities for recipients of MassHealth benefits who are temporarily hospitalized. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1064 | SD.1356 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Richard T. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home health and hospice aides. Public Health. | |
| S.1066 | SD.1368 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Richard T. Moore, John W. Scibak, Benjamin Swan, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health. | |
| H.1075 | HD.3186 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to prohibiting the assessment of financial penalties on active duty military personnel withdrawing from postsecondary courses . Higher Education. | |
| S.1076 | SD.1438 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Richard T. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Barry R. Finegold, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the elimination of waste in certain state facilities. Public Health. | |
| S.1095 | SD.545 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to health care proxies. Public Health. | |
| S.1096 | SD.550 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses. Public Health. | |
| S.1106 | SD.966 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1106) of James E. Timilty and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Emergency Information Program. Public Health. | |
| S.1114 | SD.75 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Gale D. Candaras, Sal N. DiDomenico and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to implement a blue alert system in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1127 | HD.3170 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1127) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to provide financing for the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents. Housing. | |
| H.1136 | HD.434 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to require the posting of certain contact information of municipal housing authority commissioners. Housing. | |
| H.1137 | HD.1688 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Stephen Kulik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt municipalities with a certain percentage of affordable rental units from low and moderate income housing laws. Housing. | |
| S.1137 | SD.265 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1144 | SD.1055 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1151 | SD.20 | By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1151) of Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the safety of law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1157 | SD.1311 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1159 | SD.1348 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to deceptive weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1165 | SD.551 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1166 | SD.947 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1167 | HD.2120 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to include Section 8 housing vouchers as an affordable housing type. Housing. | |
| S.1167 | SD.950 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a drug dealer registry in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1171 | HD.3236 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of James Arciero and others relative to the registration of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1172 | HD.3243 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1172) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize the presence of service-trained dogs for certain victims and witnesses who are minor children or adults with disabilities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1174 | HD.3247 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of James Arciero and others relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1175 | HD.3248 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of James Arciero and others for legislation to require prosecutors to notify victims of their rights to provide the Sex Offender Registry Board with written impact statements. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1176 | HD.928 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to make the crime of strangulation and suffocation a felony offense. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1177 | HD.929 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the punishment for the crime of domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1187 | SD.578 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of James E. Timilty, Sarah K. Peake, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1198 | HD.3033 | By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to increase the penalties for violations of certain hunting laws. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1198 | SD.1074 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1198) of James E. Timilty, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to school safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1199 | SD.1078 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Daniel B. Winslow and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1199 | HD.509 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Jennifer E. Benson, Stephen L. DiNatale and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the criminal penalties for resisting arrest. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1205 | SD.76 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries. Public Service. | |
| S.1226 | SD.1080 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters and other emergency personnel. Public Service. | |
| H.1226 | HD.904 | By Representative Brady of Brockton and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Michael D. Brady, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1229 | HD.1203 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to providing indemnity from prosecution for probation officers and court officers employed by the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1233 | HD.511 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1233) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Bruce E. Tarr relative to making drug dealing subject to dangerousness hearing determinations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1236 | HD.525 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to protect children against sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1243 | HD.1124 | By Ms. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Linda Campbell and others relative to the posting of security for seized animals in cruelty cases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1249 | SD.633 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Thomas M. McGee, James R. Miceli, Carlo Basile, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide retirement benefits for veterans. Public Service. | |
| H.1275 | HD.2774 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the penalties and submission of DNA samples for domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1287 | HD.2976 | By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to clarifying procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1291 | HD.668 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to empowering the Sex Offender Board to reclassify repeat sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1295 | HD.3343 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the reporting of neglect or abuse by mandated reporters. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1298 | HD.626 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1298) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to increase the limit of damages allowable for the service of a writ or other process by certain constables. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1301 | HD.924 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1301) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to parental rights and child survivors of homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1309 | SD.105 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Gale D. Candaras and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to certified appeal notices from the Department of Revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1341 | SD.732 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Murphy, James M. Cantwell and Bruce E. Tarr relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1342 | SD.872 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul McMurtry, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1357 | SD.605 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a special commission on payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities in which group homes are located. Revenue. | |
| S.1358 | SD.614 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1358) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative. Revenue. | |
| S.1359 | SD.617 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Paul McMurtry for legislation to exempt children's books from state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1360 | SD.666 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and James E. Timilty for legislation relative to tax credits for prescription drugs. Revenue. | |
| S.1361 | SD.797 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans. Revenue. | |
| S.1362 | SD.804 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs. Revenue. | |
| S.1363 | SD.808 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a sales tax retention allowance. Revenue. | |
| S.1364 | SD.1652 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| S.1374 | SD.67 | By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Keiko M. Orrall, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| S.1380 | SD.1314 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, John V. Fernandes and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote construction growth. Revenue. | |
| S.1381 | SD.1322 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr and Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote the use of electric vehicles. Revenue. | |
| S.1387 | SD.1418 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business growth. Revenue. | |
| S.1408 | SD.552 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1409 | SD.556 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Paul R. Heroux for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.1409 | HD.2986 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1409) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to protection from sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1410 | SD.854 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.1439 | HD.1216 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1439) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to expedite the reunification of children under temporary custody with family members. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1446 | SD.242 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of James E. Timilty, Michael F. Rush, Denise C. Garlick, Daniel B. Winslow and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a small business gas tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.1447 | HD.1583 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1447) of Kay Khan and others relative to sibling visitation and court department placements. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1447 | SD.243 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of James E. Timilty, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax exemptions for school related expenses. Revenue. | |
| S.1448 | SD.244 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of James E. Timilty and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies. Revenue. | |
| H.1451 | HD.942 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to change the interest rate on treble damages. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1453 | HD.3160 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to exempt businesses donating to food banks from liability for civil damages. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1471 | HD.612 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require the examination of criminal offender record information for persons volunteering at organizations conducting activities and programs for children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1472 | HD.613 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to intimidation in the criminal justice system. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1475 | SD.1249 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1475) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, William N. Brownsberger, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a special commission on school library services in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1486 | SD.446 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen impact, efficiency and accountability in the government-nonprofit partnership. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1498 | SD.603 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to enhance the Global Warming Solutions Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1504 | HD.1565 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1507 | SD.137 | By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the Senate for legislation to define fraud in the public bidding process. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1509 | SD.1303 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the commission on government accountability, economy, and efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1513 | SD.1411 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of Richard T. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate waste and improve public oversight of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1515 | SD.1439 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Richard T. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote value and efficiency in the delivery of state services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1525 | HD.2880 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1526 | HD.663 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to public access to sex offender information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1527 | HD.664 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1528 | HD.665 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the protection of children and developmentally disabled individuals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1529 | HD.667 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the sex offender laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1530 | HD.1328 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to criminal offender record information requestors conducting fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1533 | SD.1127 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to authorize the Governor to issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as state parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1548 | HD.1377 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to living wills. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1549 | HD.239 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1561 | HD.375 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1561) of William Smitty Pignatelli, Thomas J. Calter and Bruce E. Tarr relative to drug-free and alcohol-free school zones and providing penalties for violations. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1572 | SD.705 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Cynthia S. Creem, Alice Hanlon Peisch, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1573 | SD.844 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sean Garballey, Kay Khan, Daniel A. Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1595 | SD.430 | By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of John Hart, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Martin J. Walsh for legislation relative to street lighting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1602 | SD.599 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to transparency in electric bills. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1603 | SD.600 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to create the renewable energy investment act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1605 | SD.49 | By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Michael O. Moore, Stephen L. DiNatale, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expansion of the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1607 | SD.1147 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1607) of Marc R. Pacheco and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a Repower Massachusetts Emergency Task Force. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1615 | SD.928 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Jeffrey N. Roy and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to community liaisons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1635 | SD.969 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of Stephen M. Brewer, Stephen Kulik, Todd M. Smola, Benjamin B. Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote environmentally sound transportation of agricultural products. Transportation. | |
| H.1638 | HD.466 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1638) of Benjamin Swan and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts innocence commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1641 | SD.1543 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation. | |
| S.1642 | SD.95 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide certain medical information on drivers licenses. Transportation. | |
| H.1656 | HD.201 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1656) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to requiring rent escrow accounts in complaints for eviction. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1658 | HD.250 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1658) of Cleon H. Turner and others for legislation to include prior convictions of operating vessels under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the offender's motor vehicle records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1659 | HD.252 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1659) of Cleon H. Turner and others for legislation to add prior convictions of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the offender's boating record. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1661 | HD.870 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to the representation of a landlord in eviction actions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1669 | HD.2197 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Chris Walsh and others relative to requiring the use of escrow accounts during rent disputes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1674 | HD.578 | By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1677 | SD.352 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Thomas M. McGee, Sarah K. Peake, Elizabeth A. Poirier, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote and and advance motorcycle safety. Transportation. | |
| S.1687 | SD.1295 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1687) of Richard T. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to clarify the definition of commercial motor vehicles. Transportation. | |
| S.1691 | SD.1470 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1691) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to lawful presence. Transportation. | |
| S.1699 | SD.558 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1699) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to enhance local road construction and speed limits. Transportation. | |
| H.1700 | HD.903 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to health care worker safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1718 | HD.1277 | By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the fair distribution of gratuities. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1720 | SD.563 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of James E. Timilty, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the expansion of charitable license plates. Transportation. | |
| H.1727 | HD.2520 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1727) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to limit indemnity and insurance responsibility for general contractors and subcontractors in construction work. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1741 | SD.1393 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Sal N. DiDomenico and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the observation of Veterans Day. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1744 | SD.554 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1744) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1747 | SD.1425 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael F. Rush, Linda Campbell, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the certification of veterans service officers and agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1749 | SD.1564 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Michael F. Rush, Bruce E. Tarr, Linda Campbell, Martin J. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the term "Gold Star" and for related purposes. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.1751 | HD.497 | By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1751) of Kevin J. Murphy and others relative to retainage payments in certain construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1755 | HD.2650 | By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to unemployment compensation rates for certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1769 | HD.194 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment insurance for seasonal workers at municipal, county or state golf courses. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1770 | HD.200 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1770) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment payments by cities and towns. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1795 | HD.1866 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Kay Khan and others relative to conducting a review of mental health and substance abuse services for families and children in the care of the Commonwealth. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1799 | HD.1235 | By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1799) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others relative to mental health services for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1821 | HD.984 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to establishing a community safe school fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1831 | Cost Certification | ||
| H.1856 | HD.1698 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to a statewide public works municipal mutual aid agreement . Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1858 | HD.1726 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to include fire and water districts in certain laws pertaining to cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1861 | HD.936 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1861) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to extend municipal bonding terms for local infrastructure development programs. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1871 | HD.1361 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1871) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the appointment of alternate members on local historical commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1880 | SD.1896 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Therese Murray, Bruce E. Tarr, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.1935 | HD.806 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to improve patient access to medical records upon a physician's death. Public Health. | |
| H.1936 | HD.1248 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1936) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to genetically engineered food. Public Health. | |
| H.1941 | HD.1089 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1941) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the registration of persons supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1949 | HD.325 | By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Richard T. Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and others relative to the purchase of prostate cancer medication. Public Health. | |
| S.1963 | SD.1942 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, John F. Keenan, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate June fourteenth as the birthday of the United States Army and June ninth as General Sylvanus Thayer Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1965 | SD.1945 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Elizabeth A. Malia, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce prescription drug tampering and abuse. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1995 | HD.266 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.2005 | HD.428 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| H.2029 | HD.1307 | By Ms. Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Elizabeth A. Malia, John F. Keenan and others relative to the certification of alcohol-free and drug-free housing by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services within the Department of Public Health. Public Health. | |
| H.2032 | HD.3188 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2032) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to direct the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board to study the feasibility of updating the law regarding "Do Not Resuscitate" orders. Public Health. | |
| H.2045 | HD.1368 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to expand power plant safety preparedness requirements by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health. | |
| H.2046 | HD.1384 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Sarah K. Peake, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to enhance radiological air monitoring through an additional assessment to certain power plants. Public Health. | |
| H.2050 | HD.328 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2050) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to eliminate antiquated hospital bed de-licensure rules. Public Health. | |
| H.2083 | HD.2606 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to providing a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Public Health. | |
| H.2138 | HD.2668 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to the training and hiring standards for municipal police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2141 | HD.1020 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Peter J. Durant, Paul K. Frost and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require that reports of state fire code violations be forwarded to the local marshal or head of the local fire department. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2145 | HD.2906 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the issuance of licenses for the use of chemical mace. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2160 | HD.944 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2160) of Kevin J. Kuros and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts child AMBER Alert plan to assist in the recovery of abducted children through prompt notification. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2177 | HD.2214 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2177) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to require mobile data wireless carriers and in-vehicle security and communications providers to provide locator information to law enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2180 | HD.1374 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2180) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to assess and report on the preparedness plans for a radiological accident at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2182 | HD.2707 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to unfair or deceptive acts or practices concerning the lawful sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2183 | HD.2720 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the minimum age for the issuance of firearms identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2298 | HD.1008 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the state employees' sick leave bank. Public Service. | |
| H.2301 | HD.623 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2301) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to increase line-of-duty death benefits for police officers and fire fighters. Public Service. | |
| H.2312 | HD.1342 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service. | |
| H.2375 | HD.2979 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2375) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to require state employees to utilize vacation and personal days prior to requesting paid time off to volunteer under the Commonwealth Corps Program. Public Service. | |
| H.2388 | HD.72 | By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2388) of James R. Miceli and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Matthew Stuart, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service. | |
| H.2422 | HD.1073 | By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Thomas J. Calter and Bruce E. Tarr relative to injured-on-duty benefits for environmental police officers. Public Service. | |
| H.2434 | HD.1642 | By Mr. Smola of Palmer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Todd M. Smola and Bruce E. Tarr that police officers of the Office of Environmental Law Enforcement be included under the heart law. Public Service. | |
| H.2503 | HD.861 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue. | |
| H.2515 | HD.1971 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to extending the time for Brownfield's tax credit environmental response actions. Revenue. | |
| H.2517 | HD.718 | By Ms. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2517) of Linda Campbell and others relative to property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2530 | HD.3399 | By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2530) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to real estate tax deferral and recovery agreements. Revenue. | |
| H.2536 | HD.2691 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2536) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to create tax credits for investments in certain businesses. Revenue. | |
| H.2546 | HD.963 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2546) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the minimum corporate tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2547 | HD.965 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the payment schedule for estimated corporate taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2548 | HD.617 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of James J. Dwyer, Bruce E. Tarr and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to direct the Commissioner of Revenue to annually designate a sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| H.2549 | HD.1090 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2549) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the taxation of persons primarily engaged in agriculture, farming or commercial fishing. Revenue. | |
| H.2564 | HD.318 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2564) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to providing tax exemptions for certain paraplegic veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2583 | HD.57 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the taxation of bundled cellular telephone transactions. Revenue. | |
| H.2606 | HD.873 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2625 | HD.273 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2625) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to updating non-taxable medical supplies. Revenue. | |
| H.2641 | HD.1696 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential historic properties. Revenue. | |
| H.2644 | HD.1734 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide volunteer fire fighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2645 | HD.933 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2645) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to eliminate the corporate minimum tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2650 | HD.109 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2650) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue. | |
| H.2666 | HD.2570 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Paul W. Mark and Bruce E. Tarr relative to establishing a biofuel tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2685 | HD.1731 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2685) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to exempt certain inventory from taxation. Revenue. | |
| H.2688 | HD.539 | By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to suspend the taxation of meals from May 24 to 28, inclusive. Revenue. | |
| H.2706 | HD.329 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to exempt agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from the tax on gasoline sales. Revenue. | |
| H.2717 | HD.1333 | By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuitions and fees for higher education. Revenue. | |
| H.2722 | HD.2664 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2722) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Marcos A. Devers and Bruce E. Tarr that cities and towns be authorized to establish special trust funds to provide for additional housing programs. Revenue. | |
| H.2750 | HD.1600 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Benjamin Swan and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the withholding tax laws for withdrawals from retirement accounts. Revenue. | |
| H.2751 | HD.202 | By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2751) of Cleon H. Turner and others for legislation to increase the medical tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2754 | HD.1598 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2754) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide tax relief for persons suffering hardships due to public works projects or actions taken by municipal utility companies. Revenue. | |
| H.2758 | HD.2385 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2758) of Chris Walsh and Bruce E. Tarr relative to establishing a tax incentive program for small property improvements. Revenue. | |
| H.2822 | HD.384 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as aviation awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2830 | HD.2461 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the failure to file certain reports by candidates under the campaign finance laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2839 | HD.439 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to create a hospital disposition fund from the proceeds of sales of state hospitals and the crediting of such proceeds to accounts of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2849 | HD.1454 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to establish a sunset commission to periodically review government agencies and authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2898 | HD.599 | By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2898) of Martin J. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from contracting with companies that do not comply with federal regulations for the certification of minerals originating in the Congo. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2901 | HD.3387 | By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Martin J. Walsh and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor designating October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2931 | HD.2926 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2931) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the clean energy technology center utilize state funds to develop and execute a pilot program to test innovative water technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2933 | HD.1941 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2933) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to natural gas pipeline safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2941 | HD.3128 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2945 | HD.1886 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2953 | HD.1721 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to restrict callers from using certain automatic dialing devices for sending information to subscribers of telephone services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2964 | HD.1571 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2989 | HD.2215 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to direct the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the development of underground utility infrastructures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3040 | HD.1712 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalties for motorists who violate the right-of-way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| H.3044 | HD.954 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3044) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to establish an emergency responder yellow dot program. Transportation. | |
| H.3046 | HD.1852 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3046) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to include a representative of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association on the Governor’s Highway Safety Committee. Transportation. | |
| H.3063 | HD.742 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to require drivers employed by companies transporting students to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Transportation. | |
| H.3089 | HD.1692 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3089) of Stephen Kulik and Bruce E. Tarr relative to establishing speed limits on certain local roads. Transportation. | |
| H.3090 | HD.1725 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3090) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles or trailers for agricultural purposes. Transportation. | |
| H.3093 | HD.220 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3093) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to clarifying violations that occur while driving with a hardship license. Transportation. | |
| H.3102 | HD.2561 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for fire fighters. Transportation. | |
| H.3117 | HD.1448 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3117) of Jerald A. Parisella and others that the Highway Department create a timeline for interchange improvements along Route 128 from the city of Peabody to the city of Gloucester. Transportation. | |
| H.3119 | HD.296 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Rosenberg, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Sarah K. Peake, Stanley Rosenberg and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation. | |
| H.3122 | HD.373 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to require specially marked licenses for repeat operating under the influence offenders. Transportation. | |
| H.3155 | HD.459 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3155) of Benjamin Swan, Gloria L. Fox and Bruce E. Tarr that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive motor vehicle plates indicating support for violence prevention education. Transportation. | |
| H.3183 | HD.629 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of James J. Dwyer and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to creating a state office of veterans business assistance. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3189 | HD.1733 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3189) of Stephen Kulik and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state and local services provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3204 | HD.1444 | By Messrs. Parisella of Beverly and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to employment for members of the armed forces returning from active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3215 | HD.2371 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3215) of Chris Walsh and others relative to providing veterans' bonuses to certain regular soldiers who served on active duty in support of the Persian Gulf War. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3217 | HD.694 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3217) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require estimated amounts of appropriations for a subsequent fiscal year on appropriation bills. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3218 | HD.1599 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3218) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to establish a legislative budget office. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3229 | HD.707 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of Bradford Hill and others for legislation to raise the upper limit of juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 years of age to 18 years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3242 | HD.1154 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to providing protection from domestic violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3243 | HD.317 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3243) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to security in court buildings and facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3252 | HD.938 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Kevin J. Kuros and others relative to the renewal fee for firearm identification cards for persons over the age of 64 . Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3264 | HD.1926 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3266 | HD.2693 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit counties, cities or towns from adopting ordinances or regulations concerning lawful firearms, ammunition or ammunition component rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3268 | HD.2695 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3275 | HD.2953 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3275) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3276 | HD.2954 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for the purchase of a gun safe. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3294 | HD.2902 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3294) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the transfer of ownership of foals under 5 months old by shelters . The Judiciary. | |
| H.3296 | HD.3319 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Kate Hogan and others relative to adjusting unemployment insurance for agricultural workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3313 | HD.2786 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3313) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to allowing voluntary registration of independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3359 | HD.3098 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to the dispensing of controlled substances by emergency room physicians. Public Health. | |
| H.3373 | HD.2630 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to legislative action on petitions filed with the General Court by cities and towns. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| H.3406 | HD.2470 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3406) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to direct the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to make driving records available online for informational purposes. Transportation. | |
| H.3414 | HD.2466 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to accept partial payments of certain taxes and assess interest on unpaid balances. Revenue. | |
| H.3460 | HD.3615 | By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3571 | HD.3696 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to ban shark fin trading. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3827 | HD.3929 | By Representatives Hunt of Sandwich and Atkins of Concord, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Randy Hunt, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to authorize income tax filers to make voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Cultural Development Fund on their annual income tax returns. Revenue. | |
| H.3959 | HD.4153 | By Representative Speliotis of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Theodore C. Speliotis, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation to authorize employees of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District to participate in certain benefit programs administered by the Commonwealth. Public Service. | |
| H.3966 | HD.3905 | By Messrs. Heroux of Attleboro and Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to licenses to carry firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.4058 | HD.4159 | By Ms. Harrington of Groton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4094 | HD.4197 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to authorize the board of elementary and secondary education to develop or implement the common core standards. Education. | |
| H.4350 | HD.4411 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to require the Registry of Motor Vehicles to share information on suspended or revoked licenses with municipal police departments. Transportation. | |
| H.4451 | HD.4452 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4451) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Theodore C. Speliotis (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Middleton to provide for the appointment of two alternate members of the planning board of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1211 | SD.531 | By Ms. Clark (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Eleanor Burke, Bruce E. Tarr and Thomas J. Calter for legislation that the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board be authorized and directed to credit Eleanor Burke of Reading with certain creditable service . Public Service. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1212 | SD.535 | By Ms. Clark (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Robert Morrison and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to supplemental dependent allowance. Public Service. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.