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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael F. Rush Democrat - Norfolk and Suffolk

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Senate Majority Whip
  Mike.Rush@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
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Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.2882 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, William N. Brownsberger, John F. Keenan, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to remote notarization during COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
  SD.2884 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Adam G. Hinds, Patrick Joseph Kearney, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand take-out/delivery options for local restaurants in response to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  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.
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.88  SD.351 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joan B. Lovely, John J. Lawn, Jr. and Michael F. Rush for legislation to encourage the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.117  HD.1473 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 117) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.138  HD.1270 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.178  SD.468 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.266  SD.1764 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Daniel J. Hunt, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve literacy skills. Education.
H.292  HD.100 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 292) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Dedham to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.293  HD.405 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 293) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the motor vehicle right to repair law and consumer rights. 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.372  SD.1385 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Mark C. Montigny, Sean Garballey, Michael F. Rush, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
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.
H.422  HD.407 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish an elementary school literacy grant program. Education.
S.433  SD.615 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of William N. Brownsberger, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael F. Rush and others for legislation to establish the commission for a climate-ready commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.463  HD.664 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of Denise C. Garlick, Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools. Education.
H.465  HD.2904 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to MassHealth reimbursements to local educational authorities. Education.
S.553  SD.1768 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Nick Collins, Daniel J. Hunt, Kay Khan, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a maximum allowable check-cashing rate . Financial Services.
H.563  HD.3772 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of John H. Rogers and others relative to the special education reimbursement program. 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.
H.598  HD.252 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
S.612  SD.920 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.704  HD.2676 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to overseas voting. Election Laws.
H.718  HD.1269 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 718) of William M. Straus, Michael F. Rush and Kenneth I. Gordon relative to elections to fill vacancies in certain county positions. Election Laws.
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.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) 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.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.860  HD.3914 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish a special commission to study whether Willett Pond and its appurtenances should be deeded to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.960  SD.326 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of John F. Keenan, Mark J. Cusack, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary.
H.1049  HD.70 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to banks and banking. 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.
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.
H.1076  HD.603 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish secure choice retirement savings plans. Financial Services.
H.1113  HD.197 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1113) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a structure for qualifying public depositories and rules for the collaterizing of public deposits. Financial Services.
H.1114  HD.275 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to appraisal management companies. Financial Services.
S.1162  SD.1180 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Patrick M. O'Connor, William L. Crocker, Jr., Angelo L. D'Emilia, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1233  SD.1995 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Julian Cyr, Kay Khan, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.1264  HD.2395 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
S.1292  SD.914 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to health care in underserved areas of Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1306  SD.2058 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of Mark C. Montigny, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael F. Rush, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.
S.1330  SD.772 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to support access, value and equity in health care. Public Health.
S.1332  SD.1570 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
S.1351  SD.1051 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael F. Rush and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. Public Health.
H.1352  HD.3704 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of David Biele and others relative to the penalty for assault and battery on public employees. The Judiciary.
S.1376  SD.1461 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automated enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1409  SD.1955 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Paul R. Feeney, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marc R. Pacheco, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1413  HD.2022 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1413) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
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.
S.1446  SD.1801 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, Michael F. Rush and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1544  HD.3346 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of John H. Rogers and others relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
H.1571  HD.2636 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the definition of serious mental illness in certain criminal justice laws. The Judiciary.
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.
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.
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.1789  HD.701 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1789) of Denise C. Garlick and others that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1799  SD.1821 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Michael D. Brady, Jennifer E. Benson, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate certain light frame residential construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1867  HD.1785 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.
H.1893  HD.654 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1893) of Denise C. Garlick, James K. Hawkins and Michael F. Rush relative to membership of the Commission on Falls Prevention. Public Health.
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.1931  SD.756 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2005  SD.757 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2020  SD.1755 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2020) of Nick Collins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam G. Hinds, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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.
S.2042  SD.847 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
S.2045  SD.1779 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2045) of Nick Collins, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Michael F. Rush and James K. Hawkins for legislation concerning photo enforcement of certain traffic violations. Transportation.
S.2046  SD.1938 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2046) of Nick Collins, Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor and Liz Miranda for legislation to establish a rapid transportation pilot for the Fairmount corridor. 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.
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.2124  HD.3776 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2124) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2134  HD.331 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2134) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of manufactured wood products and light weight wood frame truss assemblies, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2163  SD.858 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2163) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Christopher Hendricks, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2179  HD.3115 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Peter Capano and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
S.2258  SD.2315 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2258) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patricia A. Haddad, Steven S. Howitt, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate a certain building in the city of Fall River as the Captain Thomas Hudner Jr. Memorial Building. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.2382  SD.2505 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2382) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold, Mark C. Montigny, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing suicide. The Judiciary.
H.2427  HD.2381 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2427) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to fuel cell technology. Revenue.
H.2429  HD.1105 By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2429) of Josh S. Cutler, John F. Keenan and others relative to Community Preservation Act funding and the promotion of regional services. Revenue.
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.2464  SD.2699 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2464) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. 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.
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.
S.2658  SD.2886 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2658) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Brian M. Ashe, Paul R. Feeney, Peter Capano and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2711  May 21,2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Michael F. Rush and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2711) ought to pass.
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.2730  SD.2944 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2730) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2769  SENATE, June 18, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services (Senate, No. 612) (also based on Senate, No. 596), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act Putting Patients First" (Senate, No. 2769).
S.2796  Senate, June 25, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill Putting Patients First (being the text of Senate, No. 2769, printed as amended)
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.2814  SD.2986 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2814) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.
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.2830  Senate, July 20, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2730),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2830).
S.2835  An Act to prevent death and disability from stroke
S.2844  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
S.2858  Senate, July 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Brady) to the Senate Bill enabling partnerships for growth (Senate, No. 2842).
H.2863  HD.3054 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2863  An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety
H.2910  HD.1471 By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2910) of David M. Nangle and others relative to payments for cable services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2984  An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first
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.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.3122  HD.3080 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush relative to the used vehicle record book. Transportation.
H.3124  HD.3892 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3124) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation.
H.3139  HD.551 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of William M. Straus and others relative to drones and other unmanned aerial systems. Transportation.
H.3149  HD.1420 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3149) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3243  HD.2982 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3243) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation to require cities and towns requesting certain exemptions from the civil service law to submit the hiring policies of such municipality to the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs for approval. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3483  HD.2623 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3483) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to athletic trainers and athletic training. Public Health.
H.3549  HD.110 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3835  HD.1130 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3964  HD.4344 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo M. Scaccia and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Salvador A. Bolanos, an employee of the Parole Board. Public Service.
H.4080  HD.4419 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4080) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Dedham be authorized to amend the charter of said town by changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4090  HD.4475 By Messrs. Kafka of Stoughton and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the county commissioners of Norfolk County to borrow money for the repair, renovation and construction, equipping and furnishing of buildings at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in the town of Walpole. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.4417  An Act relative to unmanned aerial systems
H.4436  An Act establishing a regional lockup facility in Suffolk County
H.4455  An Act authorizing the town of Dedham to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises at Legacy Place
H.4471  An Act relative to fuel cell technology
H.4553  An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control
H.4559  An Act to regulate sports wagering
H.4704  Substituted, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a Bill amending the charter of the town of Dedham (House, No. 4080). May 11, 2020.
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.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5024  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4455). October 1, 2020.
H.5068  An Act authorizing the town of Dedham to grant one additional license for the sale of wine and malt to be drunk on premises
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.