Joan.Meschino@mahouse.gov
State House
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Boston, MA, 02133
Room 162
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.5153 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, John J. Lawn, Jr., and Joan Meschino relative to making changes to the motor vehicle "Right to Repair" law, so-called. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
| S.22 | SD.2083 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to a lease for the bathing beach bathhouse facility and surrounding grounds located on Otis Street in Hingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.65 | SD.1276 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Joan Meschino, Barbara A. L'Italien, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation relative to foster children school enrollment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.81 | SD.1609 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jose F. Tosado, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing and sustainable development. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.134 | HD.1491 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.308 | SD.1486 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education. | |
| H.368 | HD.1052 | By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws. | |
| H.497 | HD.135 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) 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.498 | HD.137 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
| H.536 | HD.450 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing contraceptive insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.572 | HD.565 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services. | |
| H.639 | HD.1922 | By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.734 | HD.1857 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to county retention of registry of deeds fees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1007 | HD.1316 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1033 | HD.2053 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1038 | HD.955 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1110 | HD.488 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1131 | HD.149 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health. | |
| H.1144 | HD.858 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1190 | HD.1606 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1190) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit state licensed mental health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy practices to change sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Public Health. | |
| H.1426 | HD.213 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
| H.1469 | HD.783 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue. | |
| H.1499 | HD.60 | By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue. | |
| S.1511 | SD.609 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue. | |
| H.1640 | HD.174 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
| H.1643 | HD.610 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1021 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Michael J. Barrett, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1839 | SD.860 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1855 | SD.1674 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kenneth I. Gordon, Carmine L. Gentile, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1868 | SD.752 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1868) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Barbara A. L'Italien, Donald F. Humason, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1939 | HD.1853 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the acceleration of state repayments to municipalities for veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2053 | HD.2653 | By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of James J. O'Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual education programs in certain public schools. Education. | |
| H.2060 | HD.2898 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of John W. Scibak and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education. | |
| H.2113 | HD.2382 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2122 | HD.2519 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2122) of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the effects of ocean acidification on the Commonwealth's fishing industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2172 | HD.2573 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to establishing a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Financial Services. | |
| H.2333 | HD.2873 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2365 | HD.2719 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2420 | HD.2587 | By Representatives Kulik of Worthington and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Stephen Kulik, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish an annual program of education, self-evaluation and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals and to promote affordable community housing. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2480 | HD.2638 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
| S.2566 | SD.2691 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2566) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the Town of Hull to authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair or Clerk of the Town of Hull local licensing authority to issue one day alcohol, common victualler and/or entertainment licenses. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2582 | SD.2696 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance and the town of Hingham to grant certain easements upon certain land located in the town of Hingham. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2615 | HD.2225 | By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2683 | HD.2253 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2698 | HD.2527 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2700 | HD.2103 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Kay Khan and others relative to compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2712 | HD.2757 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to increase certain net metering caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2906 | HD.3363 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2906) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2960 | HD.3059 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services. | |
| H.3003 | HD.2740 | By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.3269 | HD.3052 | By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Juana Matias, James B. Eldridge and others relative to prohibiting the use of public funds and resources for immigration enforcement purposes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3391 | HD.3239 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3400 | HD.3204 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3562 | HD.3063 | By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of William Driscoll and others for legislation to authorize an independent scientific organization to study and survey of the forest, wildlife and environmental health of the Blue Hills Reservation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3649 | HD.3819 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly and others relative to consent for abortions for persons less than eighteen years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3652 | HD.3910 | Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017. | |
| H.4034 | HD.4226 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore and others for legislation to authorize the treasurer of Plymouth County to transfer certain funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4363 | HD.4682 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.4380 | HD.4620 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.