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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joseph A. Boncore Served 2015 - 2021 Democrat - First Suffolk and Middlesex

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  Joseph.Boncore@masenate.gov

State House

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Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.2968 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to saving black lives and transforming public safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4967 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to authorize on-premises consumption licensees to sell certain current inventory of alcoholic beverages to members of the general public who are not under twenty-one years of age. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5043 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.16  SD.1709 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.24  SD.343 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.43  SD.857 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Ultrino, Joseph A. Boncore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.48  SD.1106 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.51  SD.1896 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan and Marcos A. Devers for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.79  SD.2203 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Nick Collins, Mike Connolly, Anne M. Gobi, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote sustainable development across the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.86  HD.3300 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.98  SD.427 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.103  HD.2469 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.104  HD.3043 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.123  SD.536 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.144  HD.3619 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide residential or custodial services to ensure positive transitions for at-risk youths. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.149  HD.3132 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 149) of Liz Miranda and others relative to establishing a special commission supported by the Department of Health and Human Services to better prepare the Commonwealth for climate change refugees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.164  HD.3319 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Jon Santiago and others relative to human service coordinator caseload ratios established by the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.171  HD.536 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Steven Ultrino and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of anti-poverty strategies aimed at reducing chronic, multi-generational family poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.208  SD.1006 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Adam G. Hinds, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Western Massachusetts remote worker relocation incentive program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.238  SD.101 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education. Education.
S.263  SD.579 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
S.267  SD.1878 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Paul R. Feeney, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard breakfast after the bell. Education.
H.277  HD.2825 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.287  HD.3239 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 287) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.288  SD.1744 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
S.297  SD.1731 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joseph A. Boncore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children. Education.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
H.327  HD.2072 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 327) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to craft brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.367  SD.758 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs.
S.381  SD.823 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of James T. Welch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.
S.389  SD.1949 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.
S.396  SD.1695 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws.
H.404  HD.1371 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Christine P. Barber and others that the Department of Early Education and Care reimburse family child care providers and center-based providers at the same rate. Education.
S.404  SD.1454 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
S.422  SD.2082 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Barry R. Finegold, Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws.
S.453  SD.1885 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 453) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Walter F. Timilty, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.464  SD.1824 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.491  HD.2573 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Kevin G. Honan, Liz Miranda and Joseph A. Boncore relative to the turnaround process for chronically under performing schools. Education.
S.495  SD.87 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 495) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor, Joseph A. Boncore, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.531  HD.2800 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Joan Meschino and others relative to school policies for students found with certain weapons or charged with certain violations. Education.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.568  HD.3761 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to turnaround plans for underperforming and chronically underperforming schools. Education.
S.574  SD.1858 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 574) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joseph A. Boncore, Barry R. Finegold, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to secure choice retirement savings plan. Financial Services.
S.584  SD.1299 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Paul R. Feeney, Diana DiZoglio, Walter F. Timilty, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services.
H.586  HD.434 By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to funding for public schools and the foundation budget review commission. Education.
H.614  HD.1021 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.636  HD.2016 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
H.643  HD.2803 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of Marjorie C. Decker and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the city council) relative to authorizing the city of Cambridge to offer early voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
S.675  SD.2199 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.678  SD.1501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
H.690  HD.3890 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to bilingual ballots. Election Laws.
H.695  HD.3827 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize certain inactive voters to vote. Election Laws.
H.720  HD.1132 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to lower the voting age for municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.740  SD.762 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.741  SD.740 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Natalie M. Blais, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.744  SD.1415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
S.756  SD.1259 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.761  HD.3523 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.765  HD.3545 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 765) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the financial and environmental impacts of disposal and end-of-life management of mattresses and associated foundations on municipalities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.786  SD.1869 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Brendan P. Crighton, José F. Tosado, James B. Eldridge, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
S.803  SD.1142 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Edward J. Kennedy, Joseph A. Boncore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to creating a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
H.825  HD.3849 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to establish a special commission to study how to fund, implement, and prioritize climate resilience and climate adaptation infrastructure projects that will protect against and avoid risks posed and expenses incurred by climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.826  HD.3878 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.841  HD.1954 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Sarah K. Peake and others promoting sustainable investment, economic security and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.845  SD.94 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
S.846  SD.254 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of William N. Brownsberger, Denise Provost, Daniel J. Hunt, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary.
S.861  SD.1229 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
S.889  SD.670 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The Judiciary.
S.897  SD.1722 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.898  SD.1727 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Denise Provost, Daniel J. Hunt, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary.
S.899  SD.1804 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to criminal forfeiture. The Judiciary.
S.900  SD.1908 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carlos Gonzalez, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the expungement of records. The Judiciary.
S.937  SD.1477 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.
S.940  SD.1533 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce recidivism among emerging adults. The Judiciary.
S.962  SD.91 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.984  SD.2192 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
H.991  HD.3202 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.998  HD.857 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to student loans and the oversight powers of the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
S.1014  SD.2095 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1014) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to consensual adolescent sexual activity. The Judiciary.
S.1025  SD.902 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael J. Soter, Joseph A. Boncore, Norman J. Orrall and others for legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary.
H.1041  HD.3942 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Adrian C. Madaro and Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to further regulate transportation network vehicles by the Massachusetts Port Authority. Financial Services.
S.1066  SD.1464 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. Stanley, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1067  HD.3824 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to transportation network company rider assessments. Financial Services.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1073  SD.1357 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulating Sunday overtime wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1076  SD.1487 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joseph A. Boncore, Marcos A. Devers, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing a prevailing wage for security guard services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1199  HD.1218 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
S.1208  SD.395 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1209  SD.109 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
S.1214  SD.1219 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, José F. Tosado, Carlos Gonzalez and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an emergency nursing home task force. Public Health.
H.1214  HD.1178 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1217  SD.1973 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Nick Collins and Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to incident reporting at state licensed Department of Public Health and Department of Mental Health Facilities. Public Health.
S.1219  SD.935 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Rebecca L. Rausch, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to prohibit non-consensual pelvic examinations. Public Health.
H.1221  HD.3113 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education.
H.1239  HD.1349 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) 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.1245  HD.3391 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to authorize a waiver of tuition and mandatory fees for community college courses for certain low income and low- and moderate- income students. Higher Education.
H.1260  HD.1865 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to providing tenants the first opportunity to purchase certain property. Housing.
H.1265  HD.2406 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
H.1305  HD.3872 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
H.1343  HD.2727 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the testing for the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances as a condition of release. The Judiciary.
S.1372  SD.888 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of William N. Brownsberger, Mark C. Montigny, Denise Provost, Cynthia Stone Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1374  SD.1178 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of William N. Brownsberger, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to community corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1377  SD.690 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce recidivism and promote family relationships during incarceration. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1379  SD.2137 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1385  SD.671 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium on face recognition and other remote biometric surveillance systems. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1386  HD.3449 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to expungement of past criminal or juvenile court records. The Judiciary.
S.1386  SD.795 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1401  SD.926 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1430  SD.1741 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Denise Provost, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1441  HD.3771 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to penalties for discharging firearms in residential dwellings. The Judiciary.
H.1442  HD.3775 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to the penalties for shooting a firearm while released on bail. The Judiciary.
H.1443  HD.3905 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
H.1493  HD.2888 By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Aaron Vega and others relative to the penalties for violations of age of consent laws for adolescents. The Judiciary.
H.1517  HD.1228 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication. The Judiciary.
H.1518  HD.3209 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Liz Miranda and others relative to discharging individuals released from incarceration or residential treatment into homelessness or emergency shelters. The Judiciary.
H.1525  HD.1096 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to access to community corrections. The Judiciary.
S.1531  SD.1295 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service.
S.1537  SD.1838 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Cindy F. Friedman, Diana DiZoglio, Joseph A. Boncore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the group insurance commission. Public Service.
H.1538  HD.2726 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to provide for the regulation of face recognition and emerging biometric surveillance technologies. The Judiciary.
S.1555  SD.50 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
H.1567  HD.2336 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of William M. Straus and others relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The Judiciary.
H.1610  HD.3789 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1618  SD.746 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Diana DiZoglio, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.1627  SD.1578 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael D. Brady, Daniel Cahill, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue.
H.1657  HD.3846 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1657) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the protection for hotel workers from sexual assault. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1658  HD.2559 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1658) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to increasing wages of private sector human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1660  HD.3622 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1660) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to establish a pipeline promotional opportunities fund by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and promoting pay transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1694  SD.1008 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
S.1728  SD.424 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1769  HD.414 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Mike Connolly and others relative to supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1775  HD.2799 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1775) of Marjorie C. Decker and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Cambridge be authorized to amend the fair housing code in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1850  SD.1488 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1850) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joseph A. Boncore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marcos A. Devers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1876  SD.738 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on transparency and use of artificial intelligence in government decision-making. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1924  SD.1817 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1940  SD.1953 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation for utility transition to using renewable energy (FUTURE). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1958  HD.1081 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Jay D. Livingstone and others that Department of Public Health rules and regulations include imposition of local surcharges on commercial parking spaces. Public Health.
S.1958  SD.1625 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1966  SD.2153 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Paul R. Feeney, Thomas M. Stanley, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote gas safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1969  SD.1925 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1969) of Cindy F. Friedman, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to improving gas workers field safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1971  HD.3152 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize the department of Public Health to conduct fetal and infant mortality reviews. Public Health.
H.2005  HD.3282 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of Jon Santiago and others relative to screening certain patients for the presence of firearms in the home. Public Health.
H.2006  HD.3285 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of Jon Santiago and others relative to the definition of "covered drug" under the program financed by pharmaceutical product manufacturers or groups of manufacturers to collect, secure, transport and safely dispose of unwanted drugs. Public Health.
H.2029  HD.2021 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Christine P. Barber, Michael J. Moran and others relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2038  HD.1875 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2038) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to establishing a regional lockup facility in Suffolk County. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2039  HD.1885 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2039) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the reporting of information relating to certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2044  SD.1761 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2044) of Nick Collins and Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to autocycle motor vehicle definition and operating requirements. Transportation.
H.2047  HD.3011 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2061  SD.1143 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility. Transportation.
H.2077  HD.3779 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to the transportation of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2087  HD.2372 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Mary S. Keefe and others that the Commissioner of Correction establish uniform standards regarding entrance of cell procedures, the use of chemical agents and restraint chairs, and the reporting and transparency of use of force. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2106  SD.1541 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2106) of Eric P. Lesser, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance modern and sustainable solutions for transportation. Transportation.
H.2114  HD.2956 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2114) of Tram T. Nguyen, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to standards for the use of force by trained dogs in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2116  SD.1530 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a clean transportation future. Transportation.
S.2120  SD.1383 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
H.2141  HD.3412 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2211  HD.912 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the classification for certain employees of the Department of Developmental Services in the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2212  HD.1870 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others for legislation to include Boston school police officers in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2217  SD.2233 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the Senate for legislation to further rate equity, access, and affordability in community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.2241  HD.3045 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2241) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
H.2319  HD.3882 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Adrian C. Madaro and Joseph A. Boncore relative to an early retirement incentive program for employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Public Service.
H.2343  HD.600 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.2359  SD.2548 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
H.2360  HD.2069 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to benefits to surviving spouses of emergency medical technicians killed in performance of duties. Public Service.
H.2419  HD.388 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
H.2434  HD.3052 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
S.2443  Senate, December 23, 2019 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. (Senate, No. 2443).
H.2463  HD.2835 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.2489  Senate, February 3, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan and Marcos A. Devers for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2489).
H.2501  HD.2701 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
S.2539  SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.
H.2543  HD.793 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Jay D. Livingstone, Daniel R. Cullinane and Joseph A. Boncore relative to the assessment of local taxes. Revenue.
H.2552  HD.3941 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2552) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose local excise taxes on certain property sales. Revenue.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2602  SD.2865 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2620  HD.3150 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish an early educator income tax credit. Revenue.
H.2621  HD.3163 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2621) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to the taxation of public land used for commercial use on Massachusetts Port Authority property. Revenue.
H.2623  HD.2563 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
H.2653  HD.808 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
S.2655  SD.2888 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2655) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern business interruption insurance. Financial Services.
S.2662  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).
S.2675  Senate, May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of William N. Brownsberger, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to community corrections,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675). [Senator Tran dissenting].
H.2681  HD.3732 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2681) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2701  HD.951 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state agency automated decision-making, artificial intelligence, transparency, fairness, and individual rights. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2701  SD.2918 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2712  May 21, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2712) ought to pass.
S.2717  May 21, 2020 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1134) of Joseph A. Boncore and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to supervised injection facilities,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2717). (Representatives Scaccia of Boston, Whipps of Athol, Crocker of Barnstable and Sullivan of Abington dissenting)
H.2723  HD.2745 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to further regulate state contracts and sub-contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2723  June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Ultrino, Joseph A. Boncore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723) ought to pass.
S.2740  SD.2952 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2740) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Lenny Mirra, Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to temporarily expand take-out and delivery options for local establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2742  HD.2709 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2742) of Jay D. Livingstone, Joseph A. Boncore and José F. Tosado relative to authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in land for the benefit of the State House grounds and property appurtenant thereto. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2745  June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
H.2751  HD.1397 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2751) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to removing certain accessibility restrictions on public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2763  Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2763).
S.2805  Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).
H.2810  HD.2370 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2812  Senate, July 10, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to expand take-out/delivery options in response to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2740),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2812).
H.2828  HD.2461 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2829  Senate, July 23, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to Craft Brewers (Senate, No. 104),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2829).
S.2831  SD.2992 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2831) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.2836  HD.3092 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2841  Senate, July 23, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to craft brewers (being the text of Senate, No. 2829, printed as amended)
S.2844  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.2845  HD.3618 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish within the Department of Public Utilities an energy infrastructure oversight board to promote gas safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
H.2849  HD.3719 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Minicucci of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci and others for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy use, increasing efficiency and encouraging renewable sources of energy and other energy policies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2869  HD.1236 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2872  HD.3452 By Representatives Hecht of Watertown and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Jonathan Hecht, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the transition to a clean, sustainable, and equitable transportation system. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2873  HD.3547 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2877  To Guarantee a Tenant's First Right of Refusal
S.2882  Senate, July 31, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time, reports recommending the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
H.2901  HD.1097 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to provide for field safety in gas infrastructure by requiring that the Department of Public Utilities promulgate regulations establishing requirements for the maintenance, timely updating, accuracy, and security of gas LDC maps and records. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2918  Senate, October 5, 2020 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2831) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2918). (Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Crocker of Barnstable dissenting).
H.2943  HD.2250 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2943) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the Commonwealth’s funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts and culture, and for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2986  HD.1880 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2986) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Transportation.
H.3008  HD.3009 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3058  HD.2744 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3058) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to protect vulnerable road users by requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with side under-ride guards and blind spot mirrors. Transportation.
H.3074  HD.3881 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3074) of Adrian C. Madaro and Joseph A. Boncore relative to the accessibility of certain Massport environmental data relative to the East Boston section of the city of Boston. Transportation.
H.3093  HD.3826 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3093) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to exempt school buses from paying tolls. Transportation.
H.3174  HD.157 By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3174) of RoseLee Vincent and Joseph A. Boncore that the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority be prohibited from charging tolls to certain persons seventy years of age or older. Transportation.
H.3175  HD.158 By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3175) of RoseLee Vincent and Joseph A. Boncore relative to tolls on the Tobin/Mystic River Bridge and Sumner Tunnel. Transportation.
H.3176  HD.159 By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3176) of RoseLee Vincent and Joseph A. Boncore relative to toll charges on the Tobin Bridge for residents of the city of Revere and the town of Saugus. Transportation.
H.3274  HD.1710 By Representatives Day of Stoneham and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3274) of Michael S. Day, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary.
H.3277  HD.1768 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3277) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to secure civil rights through the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3363  HD.795 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3363) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to housing discrimination for domestic violence survivors. The Judiciary.
H.3367  HD.2759 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3367) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to human trafficking forfeiture reform. The Judiciary.
H.3374  HD.3875 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3374) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.
H.3376  HD.3621 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to diversion to substance use disorder treatment for non-violent drug offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3378  HD.3635 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the sealing of and access to sealed court records. The Judiciary.
H.3379  HD.3636 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family relationships during incarceration by providing for training for correctional officers. The Judiciary.
H.3380  HD.3637 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3380) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family stability of incarcerated persons by further reforming criminal offender record information, increasing access to employment and preventing unfair accrual of debt. The Judiciary.
H.3420  HD.1295 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.3422  HD.1978 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.3452  HD.3024 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3456  HD.3385 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to eviction proceedings and the creation of a public task force to develop a right to counsel in said proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.3500  HD.3012 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
H.3564  HD.1780 By Messrs. Day of Stoneham and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3564) of Michael S. Day, David M. Rogers and others relative to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. The Judiciary.
H.3573  HD.1520 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3608  HD.3745 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3608) of Marjorie C. Decker, Joseph A. Boncore and David M. Rogers relative to relocating the Cambridge District Court. The Judiciary.
H.3909  HD.4313 By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3909) of Robert A. DeLeo and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the town council) that the town of Winthrop be authorized to continue the employment of Paul E. Flanagan as fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3926  HD.1190 By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3926) of RoseLee Vincent and Joseph A. Boncore relative to duck hunting in the city of Revere. The Judiciary.
H.4115  HD.4513 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4115) of Kevin G. Honan and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to further regulate the zoning of housing, commercial and institutional development in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4216  HD.4626 By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert A. DeLeo and Joseph A. Boncore that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to designate a certain park at Winthrop Beach as the Richard Honan park. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4297  An Act relative to the proper bonding and grounding of CSST
H.4308  An Act creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate
H.4374  An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families
H.4425  An Act relative to the Architectural Access Board
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4436  An Act establishing a regional lockup facility in Suffolk County
H.4492  An Act ensuring positive transition for at-risk youth
H.4494  to better prepare the Commonwealth for climate change refugees
H.4497  An Act establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4555  An Act for field safety in gas infrastructure
H.4608  An Act requiring the relocation of the Cambridge District Court
H.4610  An Act relative to duck hunting in densely populated areas
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4624  HD.4935 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
H.4665  HD.5030 By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert A. DeLeo and Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dyana Gonzalez, an employee of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Public Service.
H.4878  HD.5166 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4900  An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4935  An Act relative to conditional access to State House grounds for temporary construction purposes
H.4944  HD.5187 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
H.5152  HD.5439 By Representatives Vincent of Revere and DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5152) of RoseLee Vincent, Robert A. DeLeo and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to establishing residency requirements for the offices of mayor, city council, and school committee in the city of Revere. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.