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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.3617 | By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marcos A. Devers and others relative to the acceptance of credits from veterans for the purpose of completing a four-year degree. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | ||
| HD.4054 | By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission to study and evaluate policies within the so-called “Gun Free Zones”. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| S.41 | SD.2000 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael O. Moore, Barbara L'Italien, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify municipal authority regarding cash sureties. The Judiciary. | |
| S.52 | SD.1069 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 52) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Paul R. Heroux, Benjamin Swan and others for a constitutional amendment relative to the removal of restrictions on absentee ballots. Election Laws. | |
| S.58 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 58) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to creating a progressive income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.59 | SD.486 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 59) of Michael J. Barrett, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Chris Walsh, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution providing for a graduated income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.64 | SD.1874 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mary S. Keefe, Christine P. Barber, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.66 | SD.557 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Paul R. Heroux, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the children's medical security program and simplifying the administration process. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.67 | HD.681 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 67) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide that persons diagnosed with familial dysautonomia disorder receive certain services from the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.67 | SD.1220 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel J. Ryan, Benjamin Swan, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education evaluation and referral. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.69 | SD.1363 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Aaron Vega, Jay D. Livingstone, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a health incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.70 | SD.989 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 70) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Jennifer E. Benson, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.71 | SD.1001 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Aaron Vega, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.76 | HD.2867 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Nick Collins and others for legislation to enhance opportunities for children in the custody of the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.77 | HD.2709 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to ensure continued health insurance coverage for certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.79 | HD.1343 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.93 | HD.3183 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to grant certain grandparents the rights and privileges of kinship care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.106 | HD.1937 | By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 106) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for an investigation by an independent commission on a certain case before the Department of Children and Families regarding Justina Pelletier. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.110 | HD.567 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 110) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to increase the Commonwealth’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.112 | HD.2477 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of James J. O’Day, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to protecting Department of Children and Families social workers’ home addresses. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.119 | HD.231 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.121 | HD.2196 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 121) of Denise Provost and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.122 | SD.317 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 122) of Daniel A. Wolf, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the planning and development of sustainable communities. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.123 | SD.519 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Michael J. Barrett, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.124 | HD.1946 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 124) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.125 | HD.2903 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 125) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to ensure equal access to services for certain residents of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding alienage or immigration status. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.129 | HD.1027 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 129) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to provide equal access to evaluations for children with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.136 | SD.1431 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.143 | SD.1053 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 143) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Carolyn C. Dykema, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the privacy of consumer financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.144 | HD.1019 | By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.146 | SD.1769 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 146) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family financial protection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.155 | SD.1279 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John H. Rogers, Benjamin Swan and Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.157 | HD.3215 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to enhancing consumer protection and transparency under the social work licensing law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.159 | HD.2871 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of James M. Cantwell and Benjamin Swan relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.162 | HD.3005 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to fair housing pre-licensing training for real estate agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.213 | HD.3022 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 213) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.214 | SD.1654 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.215 | SD.1658 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency of economic development spending. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.231 | HD.242 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 231) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require licensed pawnbrokers and second hand dealers to photograph and catalogue certain pawned articles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.234 | SD.1640 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Karen E. Spilka, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to create an innovative communities program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.243 | SD.1310 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 243) of James T. Welch, Benjamin Swan, Aaron Vega and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.245 | HD.1785 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.250 | HD.1253 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit businesses from misrepresenting the geographic location of such businesses in local telephone directories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.253 | SD.1779 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel A. Wolf, Benjamin B. Downing, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education. | |
| S.255 | SD.56 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 255) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education transportation costs. Education. | |
| S.260 | SD.574 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan, Linda Dorcena Forry, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students. Education. | |
| S.262 | SD.743 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language opportunity for our kids. Education. | |
| S.264 | SD.1247 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel J. Ryan, Benjamin Swan, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| S.268 | SD.1762 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal early education and full-day kindergarten. Education. | |
| S.269 | SD.765 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| S.279 | SD.987 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools. Education. | |
| H.283 | HD.2280 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the use of slot machines in veterans' organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.286 | SD.720 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Marjorie C. Decker, Paul R. Heroux, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Education. | |
| H.289 | HD.2371 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 289) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to authorize certain private clubs to operate gaming devices. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.305 | HD.426 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 305) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the mandatory minimum age for children to attend kindergarten. Education. | |
| S.318 | SD.332 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Thomas M. McGee, Brian M. Ashe, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical education in public schools. Education. | |
| S.322 | SD.1648 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation related to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
| H.323 | HD.2128 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the implementation of full-day kindergarten. Education. | |
| S.326 | SD.223 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium for charter schools. Education. | |
| H.329 | HD.2267 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 329) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the formula for district reimbursement through the special education circuit breaker. Education. | |
| H.340 | HD.1471 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 340) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing a public education system of sufficient quality. Education. | |
| H.342 | HD.2819 | By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Marcos A. Devers and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to establish the maximum age for school attendance in the city of Lawrence. Education. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.343 | HD.2582 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 343) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to increasing voting opportunities and online voter registration awareness in public schools. Education. | |
| H.344 | HD.3069 | By Representative DiZoglio of Methuen and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to substance abuse education in public schools. Education. | |
| H.345 | HD.3529 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to financial literacy programs in schools. Education. | |
| H.346 | HD.3549 | By Representatives DiZoglio of Methuen and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 346) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a civic education curriculum to be included within the history and/or social science curriculum. Education. | |
| S.347 | SD.918 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to interagency collaboration for dropout prevention. Education. | |
| S.371 | SD.41 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid eligibility for seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.373 | SD.391 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize voter registration and jury pool lists. Election Laws. | |
| H.375 | HD.1152 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to allow teachers currently employed and receiving compensation to serve on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| H.382 | HD.541 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 382) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to require parental notification prior to the taking of student surveys in the public schools regarding personal or private issues. Education. | |
| H.385 | HD.922 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Colleen M. Garry and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish an opt-out admissions lottery process for charter schools. Education. | |
| H.386 | HD.2207 | By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kenneth I. Gordon, James M. Cantwell and others relative to social media password privacy for school students. Education. | |
| H.393 | HD.72 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.397 | SD.770 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Timothy R. Madden, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy families and businesses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.402 | SD.889 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of James B. Eldridge, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Stephen Kulik, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.406 | SD.1738 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Peter V. Kocot, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.429 | HD.2844 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 429) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to increase participation in early childhood care settings. Education. | |
| H.435 | HD.3485 | By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 435) of Brian R. Mannal and others relative to regional school transportation parity. Education. | |
| S.438 | SD.374 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.440 | SD.648 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Josh S. Cutler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.443 | HD.677 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to support schools and communities in increasing opportunities for physical activity. Education. | |
| H.444 | HD.757 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 444) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to improve public schools and narrow the achievement gap. Education. | |
| H.448 | HD.2436 | By Messrs. O’Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 448) of James J. O’Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual health education. Education. | |
| H.451 | HD.3311 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the implementation or use of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| S.451 | SD.194 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.454 | SD.229 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia A. Haddad, Peter V. Kocot, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court lfor legislation relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.456 | HD.2070 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to identify and review state laws, regulations and administrative directives that prescribe requirements for school districts. Education. | |
| S.456 | SD.312 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.467 | HD.196 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 467) of Denise Provost and others relative to the enrollment of students in charter schools. Education. | |
| S.483 | SD.1189 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, John W. Scibak, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services. | |
| H.484 | HD.602 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 484) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to require hand sanitizer dispensers in schools. Education. | |
| H.485 | HD.78 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to charter schools. Education. | |
| H.498 | HD.2211 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to provide the highest quality education through access of innovative and research-based language education instructional programs. Education. | |
| H.516 | HD.2975 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.520 | HD.2456 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.521 | HD.664 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.522 | HD.3228 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents of public or privately-owned subsidized multifamily housing developments. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.523 | HD.454 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Kate Hogan and others relative to senior hoarding. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.529 | HD.2741 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of James J. O’Day, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.534 | HD.1220 | By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals age sixty or older. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.549 | HD.2646 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Diana DiZoglio and others that public school students of voting age be instructed on the voter registration process and provided access to voter registration forms. Election Laws. | |
| H.553 | HD.3137 | By Representatives Fox of Boston and Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 553) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.563 | HD.3181 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize poll workers in local and state elections to participate in early voting or absentee voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.579 | SD.996 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Timothy R. Madden, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.589 | SD.1872 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., James B. Eldridge, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure quality, affordability and access to primary and preventive health care, to eliminate health disparities, and to enhance economic growth throughout the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.595 | SD.1349 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Benjamin Swan, Paul R. Heroux, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve affordable health coverage for Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.596 | HD.377 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws. | |
| S.605 | SD.482 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 605) of Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.606 | SD.656 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to keep people healthy by removing barriers to cost-effective care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.608 | SD.1223 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan, Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.623 | HD.1080 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge and others relative to the disposition of public lands with conservation protected status. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.646 | SD.42 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.647 | HD.2045 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 647) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.654 | SD.599 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| H.657 | HD.2568 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.664 | SD.1132 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Sean Garballey, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a college savings program for every child born in Massachusetts. Higher Education. | |
| S.666 | SD.690 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education. | |
| S.669 | SD.697 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Jason M. Lewis and Benjamin Swan for legislation to expand veterans survivor benefits. Higher Education. | |
| S.680 | SD.1016 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Karen E. Spilka, Benjamin Swan, Marjorie C. Decker, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education. | |
| H.688 | HD.165 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Paul R. Heroux, Benjamin Swan and Chris Walsh relative to farmers’ markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.690 | SD.1215 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Harriette L. Chandler, Frank I. Smizik, Benjamin Swan, Cynthia S. Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Housing. | |
| H.696 | HD.1571 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kenneth J. Donnelly and others for legislation to establish a process to identify toxic chemical substances used in consumer products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.697 | SD.1764 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Cory Atkins, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to credit building. Housing. | |
| H.715 | HD.861 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 715) of Jay D. Livingstone, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to regulate the construction of buildings and structures that would cast shadows on certain public parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.723 | HD.52 | By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 723) of James R. Miceli, Stephen L. DiNatale and Benjamin Swan relative to solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.723 | SD.39 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 723) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Jay D. Livingstone, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compliance of condominium associations. Housing. | |
| H.731 | HD.2007 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the protection of honeybees in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.736 | SD.1885 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Jay R. Kaufman, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to traffic and pedestrian stop data. The Judiciary. | |
| S.740 | SD.61 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Cynthia S. Creem, William N. Brownsberger, Daniel J. Ryan, Evandro C. Carvalho and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
| S.748 | SD.102 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Cynthia S. Creem and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to the elective share of surviving spouses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.752 | HD.496 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.754 | HD.1325 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to compute and track the individual and collective lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of all fuels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.784 | HD.764 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.804 | HD.3433 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to protect families from adverse financial conditions caused by unreasonable debt. Financial Services. | |
| S.805 | SD.1777 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James B. Eldridge, Benjamin Swan, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure reliable land title to bolster local home ownership and business creation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.807 | SD.920 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of James B. Eldridge, Timothy R. Madden, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.809 | HD.3282 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 809) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide for paid family leave within a new temporary disability insurance program. Financial Services. | |
| H.814 | HD.3414 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services. | |
| H.829 | HD.2713 | By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 829) of Marcos A. Devers and others for legislation to prohibit non-moving violations from being considered surchargeable incidents under the motor vehicle insurance law. Financial Services. | |
| H.830 | HD.2908 | By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 830) of Marcos A. Devers and others for legislation to prohibit the use of geographic locations in determining risk classifications relative to motor vehicle surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| H.833 | HD.3503 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 833) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require prescription drug insurance providers to provide coverage for the expense of medically prescribed voice-synthesizers. Financial Services. | |
| S.834 | SD.1061 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Anne M. Gobi, Sal N. DiDomenico, James E. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Child-Centered Family Law. The Judiciary. | |
| H.835 | HD.3034 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish a trust fund to protect citizens of the Commonwealth and municipalities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Financial Services. | |
| S.842 | SD.1387 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Marjorie C. Decker, Jose F. Tosado, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to decriminalize non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary. | |
| S.843 | SD.1417 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 843) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.856 | HD.728 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 856) of Sean Garballey and others relative to coverage standards for children under private insurance. Financial Services. | |
| H.858 | HD.2368 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services. | |
| H.861 | HD.1106 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Colleen M. Garry and Benjamin Swan relative to access to care and health care insurance coverage for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services. | |
| H.888 | HD.2615 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 888) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services. | |
| H.891 | HD.1041 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of Kay Khan and others relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services. | |
| H.892 | HD.3036 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 892) of Kay Khan and others relative to anesthesia insurance coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.893 | HD.3145 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring that certain health insurance policies include coverage for eating disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.894 | HD.3174 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring insurance carriers to recognize nurse midwives as participating providers. Financial Services. | |
| H.915 | HD.464 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to the fixing or establishing of certain motor vehicle insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
| H.927 | HD.1769 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of Sarah K. Peake, Mark C. Montigny and others relative to HIV-associated lipodystrophy treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.934 | HD.3242 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of establishing a bank owned by the Commonwealth or by a public authority constituted by the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| H.942 | HD.331 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of John W. Scibak and others relative to providing hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss. Financial Services. | |
| H.946 | HD.374 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services. | |
| S.951 | SD.818 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado, Brian M. Ashe and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a fund to assist families of murder victims. The Judiciary. | |
| S.959 | SD.156 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to econmically stabilize displaced service workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.965 | HD.1107 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to compare total health care spending with projected single payer health care system spending. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.966 | SD.673 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.976 | SD.1684 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Barbara L'Italien, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase injured workers’ access to medical care and workers’ compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.979 | HD.1730 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.981 | HD.3502 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the financial impact of the costs associated with the Health Connector and compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.982 | SD.1369 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.983 | SD.1423 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Karen E. Spilka, Harriette L. Chandler, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.984 | HD.1690 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to eliminate copays and deductibles for certain high-value and low-cost prescription drugs and treatments. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.988 | HD.667 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.989 | HD.670 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid expansion. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.995 | HD.3206 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to permit spouses to provide adult foster care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.996 | SD.306 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 996) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jennifer E. Benson, Marjorie C. Decker, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.997 | HD.401 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.998 | HD.1864 | By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Kate Hogan, Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to strengthening the quality and efficiency of home health care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1007 | SD.1048 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1007) of Karen E. Spilka, Patricia A. Haddad, Jason M. Lewis, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards of companies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1008 | SD.1853 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Karen E. Spilka, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1009 | HD.2589 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1009) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide for primary and preventative health care services for certain children in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1014 | SD.1873 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1014) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1022 | HD.582 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1022) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to eliminate age discrimination in the MassHealth Program. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1026 | HD.1151 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1029 | HD.353 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of John W. Scibak and Benjamin Swan relative to increasing the membership of the Health Care Workforce Advisory Council. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1033 | HD.1746 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to create a public health insurance agency to compete with private insurers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1046 | HD.3544 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1046) of Sean Garballey and others relative to public higher education access and policies. Higher Education. | |
| H.1055 | HD.2540 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to increase the share of courses taught by full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty. Higher Education. | |
| H.1056 | HD.3230 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to providing loan forgiveness for health care professionals serving under-served rural communities. Higher Education. | |
| S.1059 | SD.402 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1059) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, David M. Rogers and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prevent discriminatory land use and permitting decisions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1061 | HD.1035 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| H.1063 | HD.2182 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of creating and funding a universal children’s college savings account. Higher Education. | |
| H.1064 | HD.840 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator L’Italien, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| S.1065 | SD.1265 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1065) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Benjamin Swan for legislation to amend the municipal ticket law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1066 | HD.1153 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education. | |
| H.1067 | HD.2198 | By Messrs. Sannicandro of Ashland and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to create a college savings program for every child born in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| H.1068 | HD.3165 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Tom Sannicandro, Michael Moore and others relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| H.1069 | HD.3167 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to authorize public institutions of higher education to retain funds received as in-state tuition. Higher Education. | |
| H.1070 | HD.3169 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Tom Sannicandro, Michael Moore and others for legislation to exempt residents of the Commonwealth from payment of tuition or mandatory curriculum fees at community colleges. Higher Education. | |
| S.1070 | SD.1285 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1070) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel A. Wolf, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish community benefit districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1080 | SD.906 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Todd M. Smola, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1085 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1085) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Tucker, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1090 | SD.1572 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vacant, foreclosing and foreclosed property in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1094 | HD.3515 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish a task force on the safety and welfare of elderly and disabled persons residing in public housing. Housing. | |
| S.1103 | SD.974 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Karen E. Spilka, Timothy R. Madden, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1105 | HD.410 | By Representative Hecht of Watertown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1105) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the need for accessible homes for the elderly, returning veterans with disabilities and families that include persons with disabilities. Housing. | |
| S.1116 | SD.307 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of William N. Brownsberger, Sarah K. Peake, Chris Walsh, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish civil and criminal penalties for the female genital mutilation of minors. Public Health. | |
| S.1127 | SD.1058 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to promote healthy communities and the environment. Public Health. | |
| H.1129 | HD.691 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing. | |
| H.1132 | HD.294 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of John W. Scibak and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Housing and Community Development. Housing. | |
| S.1132 | SD.627 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Cynthia S. Creem, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jay R. Kaufman, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health. | |
| H.1138 | HD.831 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally-involved housing. Housing. | |
| S.1139 | SD.784 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1139) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Stephen Kulik and other members of the General Court for legislations relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Public Health. | |
| S.1148 | SD.488 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1148) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to maternity patient rights. Public Health. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1100 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Anne M. Gobi, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| H.1167 | HD.792 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to certain inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1170 | HD.1059 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the membership of the Parole Board. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1171 | HD.1679 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1177 | SD.479 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1177) of Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan, Denise Provost, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. Public Health. | |
| S.1181 | SD.560 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Joan B. Lovely, James J. Dwyer, Dennis A. Rosa, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Public Health. | |
| H.1187 | HD.2118 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1187) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to increase the fines for failure to wear a seat belt. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1203 | HD.2961 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to juror service certificates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1204 | HD.2964 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1204) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to improve juror service responses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1206 | HD.2982 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to penalties for property crimes against elderly or disabled persons. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1206 | SD.235 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health. | |
| H.1207 | HD.3201 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1207) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to child-centered family law and child custody determinations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1216 | HD.2251 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1217 | SD.213 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safety of Alzheimer's disease patients. Public Health. | |
| H.1226 | HD.2988 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the services and communications received by victims of violent crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1227 | HD.3015 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to the process for the investigation of officer-involved deaths. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1228 | HD.3204 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others for legislation to clarify the responsibility of law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1249 | HD.2401 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Daniel Cullinane and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1255 | SD.1065 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of James B. Eldridge, Tom Sannicandro, William N. Brownsberger, Gloria L. Fox and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce recidivism, curb unnecessary spending, and ensure appropriate use of segregation. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1257 | SD.1546 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe, William N. Brownsberger, Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to promote use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1258 | SD.1698 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of James B. Eldridge, Byron Rushing, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore community trust in Massachusetts law enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1261 | HD.1007 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to great-grandparent visitation rights of certain minor children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1265 | HD.3524 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Diana DiZoglio, Shawn Dooley and Benjamin Swan relative to the penalties for violations of the public records law. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1274 | HD.1521 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Hedlund, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish a penalty for the mistreatment of elephants. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1275 | HD.1935 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1277 | SD.1879 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Gloria L. Fox for legislation relative to end of life choices of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1283 | HD.3035 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers in interactions with persons on the autism spectrum who are victims or witnesses to crimes, or suspected or convicted of crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1311 | HD.763 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1313 | HD.2089 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to promote the use of restorative justice practices. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1320 | HD.545 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1320) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the definition of gender identity as it applies to lawfully segregated facilities. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1323 | SD.1355 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of James E. Timilty, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Denise Provost, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1327 | SD.916 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado, Brian M. Ashe and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1339 | SD.669 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to collective bargaining disputes. Public Service. | |
| S.1340 | SD.676 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan and Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. for legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.1342 | SD.1447 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish credible service for veterans. Public Service. | |
| H.1346 | HD.2898 | By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to penalties for crimes against seniors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1350 | SD.625 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Benjamin B. Downing, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service. | |
| H.1363 | HD.150 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1363) of Paul R. Heroux, Leah Cole and Benjamin Swan relative to the standard of proof for juvenile defendants. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1366 | HD.154 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1366) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the prevention of financial exploitation of the elderly. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1370 | HD.241 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1372 | HD.719 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1372) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish an innocence commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1374 | HD.2604 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1374) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the hiring of applicants who would be employed by or in schools in positions involving direct contact with children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1381 | HD.2073 | By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1381) of Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1418 | HD.517 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1418) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to petitions to the Juvenile Court or Probate Court on behalf of certain special juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1427 | HD.1575 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish penalties for debarred employers, contractors and subcontractors illegally participating in contracts. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1428 | HD.3055 | By Representative Keefe of Worcester and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the process for the investigation of officer-involved deaths. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1429 | HD.3425 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity by enhancing the enforcement and penalties for violations of the controlled substances laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1430 | HD.227 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1430) of Kay Khan and others relative to the protection of children in foster care. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1433 | HD.2809 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1433) of Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of criminal records of juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1434 | HD.3032 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing written health education information to incarcerated women by correctional institutions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1435 | HD.3152 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to mandate separate and secure waiting areas for victims and families in the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1436 | HD.3268 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Kay Khan and others relative to the evaluation of the frequency and outcome of contacts between juveniles of various racial and ethnic categories and law enforcement personnel, court personnel and other Commonwealth officials. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1452 | SD.396 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel A. Wolf, Benjamin Swan, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in our communities and tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| S.1453 | SD.397 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan and Ellen Story for legislation to improve the fairness of our tax laws . Revenue. | |
| S.1462 | SD.694 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan and Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees. Revenue. | |
| S.1464 | SD.1424 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue. | |
| H.1465 | HD.3303 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to prohibit government video surveillance of public or private property without first providing sufficient public notice. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1474 | SD.1357 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Benjamin B. Downing, Patricia D. Jehlen, Chris Walsh, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
| S.1475 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Benjamin B. Downing, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Benjamin Swan, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest in working families. Revenue. | |
| H.1475 | HD.2592 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1477 | SD.1110 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| H.1477 | HD.1117 | By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Brian R. Mannal and others for legislation to establish a penalty for the mistreatment of elephants. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1484 | HD.2869 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Paul W. Mark, Benjamin Swan and Chris Walsh relative to attorney recruitment in rural communities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1489 | HD.162 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1493 | HD.2587 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the registered land in the office of an assistant recorder. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1498 | HD.2826 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to vacant property, foreclosed property and property in the process of foreclosure. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1508 | SD.480 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1508) of Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan, James B. Eldridge, Brian A. Joyce and others for legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue. | |
| H.1514 | HD.110 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and Benjamin Swan relative to the modification of custody orders involving parents called to active military service. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1521 | HD.2891 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the procedures for police officers to assist and protect intoxicated persons. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1530 | HD.1765 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Sarah K. Peake, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1531 | HD.1776 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1541 | HD.1262 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1555 | HD.1371 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1559 | HD.3227 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the parole process. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1560 | HD.3298 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1568 | HD.362 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1568) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to repeal certain laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1569 | HD.365 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the reform of laws implicating tramps, vagrants and vagabonds. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1570 | HD.368 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by proposal, House, No. 1570) of Byron Rushing and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1571 | HD.371 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the enforcement of certain civil rights laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1572 | HD.383 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the laws implicating certain private consensual intimate conduct between adults. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1573 | HD.392 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of Byron Rushing and others relative to Sunday hunting, the protection of pigeons and penalties for the sexual abuse of animals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1574 | HD.506 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1574) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to adjust the credit calculated for days imprisoned for the nonpayment of a fines against amounts owed. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1575 | HD.1969 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1575) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to improve the collection and analysis of data relative to traffic stops. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1576 | HD.2875 | By Messrs. Rushing of Boston and Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Byron Rushing and others relative to motor vehicle parking and bicyclist traffic violation appeals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1577 | HD.3072 | By Representatives Rushing of Boston and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Byron Rushing and others relative to gender identity and access to public accommodations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1579 | HD.3200 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to protect tenants and prevent vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1584 | HD.3156 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to reform pretrial processes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1592 | HD.300 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1592) of John W. Scibak and Benjamin Swan relative to discrimination because of a known relationship or association with a handicapped individual. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1597 | HD.314 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the disposition of the personal property of tenants in actions for possession of land or tenements. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1599 | HD.486 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require judicial review of foreclosures on residential mortgages. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1608 | HD.414 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1608) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performing of abortions and protect women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1617 | SD.1014 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1617) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan, Linda Dorcena Forry, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1628 | HD.2997 | By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1628) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinement. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1633 | SD.1088 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1633) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1638 | SD.1842 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Benjamin B. Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1640 | HD.3525 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Aaron Vega and others relative to Superior Court foreclosure procedures. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1653 | SD.1090 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Anne M. Gobi, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation relative to public space recycling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1682 | SD.367 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1682) of Thomas M. McGee, Ruth B. Balser, Jay D. Livingstone, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Congo conflict minerals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1689 | HD.2260 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1689) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1698 | HD.1301 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to employment and job training. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1702 | HD.2648 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the minimum wage employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1708 | HD.2248 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Sean Garballey and others relative to establishing schedules for employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1713 | HD.2919 | By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to dedicate a portion of certain grants to promote community on-the-job training for youths. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1714 | HD.2342 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to vocational training for the unemployed. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1715 | HD.2345 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1717 | HD.2364 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1717) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to promoting job training in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1718 | HD.3411 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program for employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1721 | HD.3539 | By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1721) of Daniel J. Hunt and Benjamin Swan relative to evaluating injury and illness data and establishing safety and health measures to protect employees of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1728 | HD.1230 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to abusive or hostile work environments. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1730 | HD.3266 | By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1730) of Robert M. Koczera and Benjamin Swan relative to matching contributions or annual additions by employers to retirement plans of employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1733 | HD.2802 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1737 | HD.3305 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to ensure the payment of at least a living wage to all employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1747 | SD.285 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael J. Barrett, Chris Walsh, Kay Khan, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1748 | HD.1833 | By Representatives Michlewitz of Boston and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Aaron Michlewitz, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1752 | SD.1510 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1752) of Cynthia S. Creem, Gloria L. Fox, Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase container recycling in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1753 | SD.729 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1753) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1757 | HD.898 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to nondiscrimination training in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1761 | SD.633 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Benjamin B. Downing, Kevin G. Honan, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1762 | HD.2165 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of David M. Rogers and others for the establishment of a living minimum wage for employees and contracted employees of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1764 | HD.373 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1764) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to make it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of height and weight in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1766 | HD.66 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1766) of Tom Sannicandro and others to further regulate workers’ compensation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1766 | SD.1092 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1766) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficiency and green jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1768 | SD.1378 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1768) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Lori A. Ehrlich, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting consumers of gas and electricity from paying for leaked and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1769 | HD.736 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Ellen Story, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions for employees or prospective employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1770 | SD.1616 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1770) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Peter V. Kocot, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to net metering, community shared solar and energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1771 | HD.2072 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Ellen Story, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harrassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1771 | SD.1804 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1774 | SD.1271 | By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1774) of Brian A. Joyce, Chris Walsh, Jay D. Livingstone, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to fuel job creation through energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1778 | HD.1777 | By Mrs. Whipps Lee of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1778) of Susannah M. Whipps Lee and others relative to the exemption from the state income tax for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1790 | HD.3512 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1790) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to safe in-patient alcoholism or substance abuse treatment locations. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1798 | HD.2108 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1798) of Kay Khan and others relative to juvenile mental health and substance abuse. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1799 | HD.2597 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1799) of Kay Khan and others relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1800 | HD.2784 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1800) of Kay Khan and others relative to improving mental health treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1801 | HD.3158 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1801) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1801 | SD.190 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Robert L. Hedlund, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Timothy R. Madden, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.1803 | HD.1944 | By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1803) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to the minimum reimbursement rate for adult residential behavioral health and addiction treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1812 | SD.1665 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motor vehicle license suspension. Transportation. | |
| H.1814 | HD.2980 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1814) of Denise Provost and others relative to the rights of persons receiving services through the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1815 | HD.975 | By Representatives Sannicandro of Ashland and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1815) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to youth substance abuse needs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1397 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Benjamin Swan for legislation to provide for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law. Transportation. | |
| S.1824 | SD.1161 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1824) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote electric vehicle adoption. Transportation. | |
| H.1826 | HD.2126 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1826) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to protecting puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1849 | SD.1383 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1849) of Eric P. Lesser, Thomas M. McGee, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation to study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Springfield and Boston. Transportation. | |
| H.1849 | HD.868 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1851 | SD.691 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1851) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation. | |
| H.1865 | HD.1367 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require owners of rented or foreclosed properties to check for abandoned animals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1867 | HD.3556 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish a Hampshire-Franklin commission on the status of women. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1924 | HD.2081 | By Mr. D’Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Angelo L. D’Emilia and others relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health. | |
| H.1926 | HD.2613 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the fees charged for the certification of firefighters as emergency medical technicians. Public Health. | |
| H.1941 | HD.972 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1941) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed and sold saltwater fish. Public Health. | |
| H.1954 | HD.1189 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products at certain health care institutions. Public Health. | |
| H.1958 | HD.678 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health. | |
| H.1961 | HD.687 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to increase funding for the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
| S.1964 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1964) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel A. Wolf, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation to deny paternity rights to perpetrators of rape. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1968 | HD.1102 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1968) of Colleen M. Garry, Barbara L’Italien and Benjamin Swan for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to ovarian cancer prevention, screening, education and support programs. Public Health. | |
| H.1973 | HD.45 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health. | |
| H.1974 | HD.1326 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1974) of Patricia A. Haddad and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish an interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health. | |
| H.1998 | HD.2941 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1998) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health. | |
| H.2000 | HD.3147 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2000) of Kay Khan and others relative to the services provided by dental hygenists. Public Health. | |
| H.2001 | HD.3151 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2001) of Kay Khan and others relative to home health and hospice aides. Public Health. | |
| H.2002 | HD.3216 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide for the rapid deployment of qualified nurses. Public Health. | |
| H.2003 | HD.1231 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2003) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the nutritional needs of homeless residents. Public Health. | |
| H.2013 | HD.3543 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of Ronald Mariano, Denise C. Garlick and Benjamin Swan relative to public health planning, procedures and improvements. Public Health. | |
| H.2021 | HD.2948 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of tobacco products to teenagers. Public Health. | |
| H.2024 | HD.944 | By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of David M. Nangle and Benjamin Swan relative to eliminating emergency room overcrowding and diversions. Public Health. | |
| H.2045 | HD.2373 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and others relative to granting equal access to original birth certificates. Public Health. | |
| H.2046 | HD.1899 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the eye care and vision health needs of the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| H.2048 | HD.1906 | By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health. | |
| H.2050 | HD.2015 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2050) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of electronic devices used to deliver liquid nicotine vapor to minors. Public Health. | |
| H.2056 | HD.329 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2056) of John W. Scibak and Benjamin Swan that the Board of Registration in Pharmacy be authorized to provide for the establishment and operation of a cancer drug repository program. Public Health. | |
| H.2057 | HD.352 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish an Alzheimer’s project in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| H.2062 | HD.594 | By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
| H.2067 | HD.2743 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health. | |
| H.2069 | HD.2797 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2069) of Thomas M. Stanley and Benjamin Swan relative to the labeling information for commercially caught fish. Public Health. | |
| H.2071 | HD.850 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2071) of Ellen Story and Benjamin Swan that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health. | |
| H.2099 | HD.3008 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Paul Brodeur, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Benjamin Swan relative to carbon monoxide and fire alarms in schools, residences and places of public assembly. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2101 | HD.2617 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2101) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require seatbelts in school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2106 | HD.3024 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2106) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to publishing uniform use of deadly force guidelines. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2123 | HD.2638 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the use of seat belts on certain school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2136 | HD.157 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish and award grants for the reduction of violence in municipalities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2137 | HD.3172 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to reduce the traumatic consequences of interactions between police and vulnerable individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2146 | HD.2489 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2146) of Peter V. Kocot and others for legislation to establish a reporting protocol for the Executive Office of Public Safety to monitor and report the backlogs in elevator inspections across the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2170 | HD.2804 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2170) of Denise Provost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers and providing guidelines for implementing the use of said cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2218 | HD.1474 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the appointment of an executive director and assistant executive director to the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. Public Service. | |
| H.2269 | HD.1530 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2269) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
| H.2274 | HD.2603 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Diana DiZoglio and Benjamin Swan for legislation to designate constitutional officers as employers of the employees under their jurisdiction. Public Service. | |
| H.2275 | HD.2612 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2275) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to expenses incurred in defense against denial of benefits by incapacitated employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2276 | HD.2640 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2276) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the appointment and reappointment of public safety officers. Public Service. | |
| H.2277 | HD.2643 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Diana DiZoglio and others that certain firefighters may wear uniforms while on duty and making solicitations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Public Service. | |
| H.2282 | HD.2551 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2282) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the state employees’ sick leave bank. Public Service. | |
| H.2302 | HD.1967 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Sean Garballey and others relative to increasing the base for the calculation of cost-of-living increases for retired public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2318 | HD.3552 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2318) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing line-of-duty death benefits for public safety employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2323 | HD.243 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2323) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to provide certain employees in the Department of Correction with line-of-duty death benefits. Public Service. | |
| H.2333 | HD.925 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the employment status of public employees serving in the armed forces. Public Service. | |
| H.2364 | HD.1415 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to extend line-of-duty public safety death benefits to all public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2384 | HD.2473 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2384) of James J. O’Day, Benjamin Swan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to grant creditable service for retirement purposes to certain public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2385 | HD.2474 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of James J. O’Day and others relative to workers’ compensation benefits for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2387 | HD.3440 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2387) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to pro-rate premium contribution rates for certain part-time public employees based on the number of hours worked. Public Service. | |
| H.2393 | HD.579 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation to provide special line-of-duty death benefits to public safety officers. Public Service. | |
| H.2395 | HD.386 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the right to strike of public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2411 | HD.1362 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2411) of Alan Silvia, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.2453 | HD.2706 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for interest paid on certain graduate student loans. Revenue. | |
| H.2479 | HD.1533 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| H.2484 | HD.3285 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Diana DiZoglio and Benjamin Swan for legislation to simplify the motor vehicle excise tax process and prevent multiple excise charges. Revenue. | |
| H.2485 | HD.3504 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2485) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to exempt sales of original art from the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2495 | HD.1911 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2495) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the tax on gross gaming revenues, the waiting period for certain former public officials to be employed by gaming licensees and the prohibiting of financial assistance from state funds for gaming licensees. Revenue. | |
| H.2503 | HD.2060 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue. | |
| S.2506 | SD.2716 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Nereida Prats, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service. | |
| H.2524 | HD.557 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to allow municipalities to exempt up to fifty percent of real estate taxes for seniors whose annual property taxes exceed ten percent of their annual income. Revenue. | |
| H.2535 | HD.393 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to increase the property tax deferrals for certain persons sixty-five years of age or older. Revenue. | |
| H.2575 | HD.2998 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2575) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to create a program to reduce childhood obesity by assessing a tax on candies, confectionaries and soft drinks. Revenue. | |
| H.2576 | HD.3097 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a substance abuse health protection fund with collections from the sale of certain alcoholic beverages. Revenue. | |
| H.2587 | HD.2943 | By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Stephen Kulik, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2597 | HD.786 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue. | |
| H.2598 | HD.795 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2598) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to reducing the income tax to five percent. Revenue. | |
| H.2605 | HD.1656 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2607 | HD.3219 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing a tax deduction for income attributable to the discharge of debt on principal residences, including debt reduced through mortgage restructuring. Revenue. | |
| H.2655 | HD.2310 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to reduce the real property tax obligations of persons over the age of sixty in exchange for volunteer service. Revenue. | |
| H.2668 | HD.3007 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2680 | HD.309 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue. | |
| H.2698 | HD.1862 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
| H.2706 | HD.2577 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Diana DiZoglio and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the legislative process. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| H.2709 | HD.424 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2709) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2725 | HD.3555 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Nick Collins, Benjamin Swan and Donald H. Wong that certain contracts issued for services require the employment of a minimum number of individuals with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2747 | HD.1519 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting aside the month of May as the official month of kindness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2750 | HD.3159 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Paul R. Heroux, Benjamin Swan and Chris Walsh for legislation to direct executive departments and agencies to develop, adhere to and update plans to address nondiscrimination in employment. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2751 | HD.3161 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2751) of Paul R. Heroux, Carlos Gonzalez and Benjamin Swan relative to the membership of the Commission Against Discrimination. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2752 | HD.3198 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to designate New England clam chowder as the official appetizer of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2772 | HD.1190 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2772) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the storage and dissemination of certain public records in an electronic format. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2775 | HD.3531 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2802 | HD.3551 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish a commission to research and assess opportunities to increase accessibility to the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2809 | HD.381 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Byron Rushing and others relative to protecting tropical forests by restricting state purchases of certain wood products. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2810 | HD.382 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2810) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2811 | HD.540 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish a permanent office of access and opportunity within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2812 | HD.2863 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish an executive office of interagency coordination to reduce and prevent homelessness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2813 | HD.2882 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2813) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2814 | HD.2890 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the disclosure of participation in the slave trade by companies under contract with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2849 | HD.2976 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to utility data transparency and access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2883 | HD.3251 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a framework for consumer electricity rate savings and to make certain other changes in law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2912 | HD.3191 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2912) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to identifying cost-effective energy savings for gas and electric customers in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2929 | HD.3398 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2929) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the viability of designating a space or facility in the city of Boston commemorating the visit of Nelson Mandela. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2952 | HD.3435 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2952) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to exempt disabled veterans from motor vehicle registration fees on primary passenger vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.2953 | HD.2278 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rail transit fund. Transportation. | |
| H.2973 | HD.1965 | By Mr. D’Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2973) of Angelo L. D’Emilia and others for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcycle sound emissions. Transportation. | |
| H.2984 | HD.1566 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to provide reforms and improvements to the Commonwealth’s transportation system. Transportation. | |
| H.2985 | HD.1650 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to junior operator’s licenses. Transportation. | |
| H.2987 | HD.1532 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to prohibit the charging of fees by the Registry of Motor Vehicles for the answering of certain common questions. Transportation. | |
| H.3026 | HD.2490 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3026) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to improving passenger rail service between Springfield and Boston. Transportation. | |
| H.3034 | HD.782 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3034) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to repeal the requirement for operators and passengers on motorcycles over the age of eighteen to wear protective headgear. Transportation. | |
| H.3039 | HD.2584 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3039) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle license suspension record privacy. Transportation. | |
| H.3040 | HD.2529 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for firefighters. Transportation. | |
| H.3085 | HD.584 | By Messrs. Smizik of Brookline and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3085) of Frank I. Smizik, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to create incentives to promote the use of electric vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3364 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3127 | HD.1988 | By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3131 | HD.2979 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3131) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to scholarship programs for children of veterans and public officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3135 | HD.935 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3136 | HD.3527 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Diana DiZoglio and others for an investigation by an advisory committee relative to ways to augment services to returning veterans to reduce the rate of suicide and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3144 | HD.1024 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3144) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to take certain actions concerning national budgetary matters. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3158 | HD.1907 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to establishing the office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services in the Governor’s cabinet. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3159 | HD.1912 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3208 | HD.187 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 3208) of Kay Khan, Ellen Story and others for the appointment of a special committee of the House for the purpose of making an investigation and study of the children of incarcerated mothers in the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3242 | HD.369 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3246 | HD.2732 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Paul McMurtry, Marjorie C. Decker and Benjamin Swan relative to quarterly billing of members of health maintenance organizations. Financial Services. | |
| H.3252 | HD.1892 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for referees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3275 | HD.2698 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3275) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to anonymously made complaints alleging violations of the laws or regulations related to public health. Public Health. | |
| H.3293 | HD.2859 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3293) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the public disclosure of veterans owing taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.3295 | HD.2894 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3295) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| H.3304 | HD.2811 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3304) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3305 | HD.3413 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3305) of Paul McMurtry and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3382 | HD.2876 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3382) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize a board of appeal for small business owners on denial of local permits. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.3386 | HD.2399 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3386) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to promote the hiring of residents for permanent and construction jobs created by the Economic Development Incentive Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.3391 | HD.1684 | By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
| H.3398 | HD.2662 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3398) of Paul McMurtry, Brian M. Ashe and Benjamin Swan relative to displaying a student’s work on the walls of a classroom. Education. | |
| H.3404 | HD.2382 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3404) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to establish a registry for home care workers. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.3417 | HD.2687 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3417) of Paul McMurtry and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to solutions to prevent the collapsing of bee colonies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3418 | HD.2821 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3418) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to reducing packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3419 | HD.2884 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3419) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize a farmers market healthy alternative incentive program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3421 | HD.2877 | By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3421) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to require banks to include community reinvestment goals in annual reports to the Commissioner of the Division of Banks. Financial Services. | |
| H.3424 | HD.881 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3424) of John W. Scibak and others relative to equitable dental reimbursement rates for services provided to publicly aided patients. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.3428 | HD.2978 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3428) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a college and career success program. Higher Education. | |
| H.3439 | HD.3071 | By Ms. Fox of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3439) of Gloria L. Fox and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to relative to programs designed to unite and reconnect incarcerated persons with their families before and after their release from prison. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3444 | HD.1073 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3444) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further regulate strip searches of inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3447 | HD.2936 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3447) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the Chief Justice of the Trial Court to provide informational notices to respondents in any divorce proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3449 | HD.1187 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3449) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require that certain interrogations be electronically recorded to be admissible in court. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3450 | HD.1200 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3450) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the classification and punishment for certain offenses in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3461 | HD.2942 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3461) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Mental Health to establish a program for research, technology transfer, design, development and commercialization of technologies for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and brain-based disorders. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.3476 | HD.2400 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of imitation firearms in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3480 | HD.2887 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to establish an independent police conduct review board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3487 | HD.1894 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a retirement incentive program for state employees. Public Service. | |
| H.3488 | HD.3391 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Public Service. | |
| H.3490 | HD.2966 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3490) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to correctional employees’ retirement reinstatement. Public Service. | |
| H.3506 | HD.3163 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to expand the residential renewable energy tax credit to second homes. Revenue. | |
| H.3511 | HD.2806 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3511) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to reduce the interest rate on overdue property tax bills to two percent annually. Revenue. | |
| H.3898 | HD.4211 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.3937 | HD.4353 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the automatic registration of eligible voters. Election Laws. | |
| H.4074 | HD.4030 | By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Linda Dean Campbell, Paul Tucker and others relative to the annual observance of Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.553 | SD.1865 | By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Bernard A. Kansky and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to disability insurance benefits. Financial Services. This bill is by request. * | |
| H.1106 | HD.3224 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of Lee A. Fremault and Benjamin Swan for legislation to prohibit smoking in residential apartments. Housing. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.