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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Nick Collins Democrat - First Suffolk

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  Nick.Collins@masenate.gov

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  SD.2870 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, James J. O'Day, Tami L. Gouveia, Stephan Hay and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Senate Ways and Means.
  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.2889 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Nika C. Elugardo, Nick Collins, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a COVID-19 homeowner protection act. Housing.
  SD.2909 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote financial stability. Financial Services.
  SD.2934 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
  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.5040 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to a micro-business stimulus package due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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.36  SD.1328 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul R. Feeney, William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.37  SD.1452 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. 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.53  SD.999 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. 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.
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.
S.148  SD.645 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Barry R. Finegold, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to enhance, update and protect the 2013 Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Law and Consumer Rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.158  SD.1866 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Edward J. Kennedy and Nick Collins for legislation relative to one day alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.
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.
H.183  HD.289 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to establish the micro and minority business strategy committee to develop strategies for supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.199  HD.3687 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of David Biele and others relative to the licensing of refrigeration technicians working on residential or light commercial refrigeration systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.234  SD.725 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Joseph A. Boncore, Michael S. Day, Patrick M. O'Connor and Nick Collins for legislation relative to early literacy education. Education.
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.255  SD.618 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 255) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Denise Provost, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish food allergy plans. 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.264  SD.1205 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education.
S.301  SD.1086 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.311  HD.1204 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 311) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to protecting residential electric customers from execution of new contracts for generation services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.329  SD.1077 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 329) of Michael F. Rush, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
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.425  HD.1724 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 425) of Michael S. Day and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education establish a grant program to be known as the early literacy education grant program. Education.
S.452  SD.306 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.473  HD.416 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.475  HD.179 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 475) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.
S.490  SD.1265 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.492  HD.2706 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Kevin G. Honan and Nick Collins relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities. Education.
H.577  HD.3722 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to promoting trauma informed support in schools. Education.
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.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.
S.613  SD.923 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark J. Cusack, Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.
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.
S.736  SD.340 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. 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.764  SD.817 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.773  SD.334 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
S.775  SD.1640 By Mr. Boncore, a 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. Housing.
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.824  SD.526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards , Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.617 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Feeney, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
S.910  SD.866 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 910) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to transparency in court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.964  HD.103 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor. Financial Services.
H.1064  HD.1002 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to motor vehicle insurance costs for low-and moderate income communities. 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.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.
S.1154  SD.1005 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1157  SD.835 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to care by removing barriers to practice for psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1198  HD.3404 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing.
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.1215  SD.1942 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. 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.
S.1234  SD.2085 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation modernizing childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
S.1239  SD.1269 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1239) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to ensure consumer choice and equal access to eye care. Public Health.
H.1251  HD.2718 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1251) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to smart growth multifamily housing production. Housing.
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.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.
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.1279  HD.2600 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.
S.1293  SD.916 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
S.1294  SD.922 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system. 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.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.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.
S.1441  SD.814 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1504  SD.800 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Viriato M. deMacedo, David F. DeCoste, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retroactive application of veterans creditable service. Public Service.
S.1542  SD.1134 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Anne M. Gobi, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
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.
H.1599  HD.616 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. 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.
H.1620  HD.1352 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
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.
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.1847  HD.1077 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Ruth B. Balser and others that the Department of Public Health promulgate rules and regulations to implement the public health Fukushima lessons for nuclear emergency preparation. Public Health.
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.1877  SD.1495 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1877) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1878  SD.1527 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1878) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to ensure gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1921  SD.1725 By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of Dean A. Tran, Nick Collins, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize the South Vietnam heritage flag to be the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community of Massachusetts. 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.1956  SD.1384 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of James B. Eldridge, Christina A. Minicucci, Mike Connolly, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to solar energy for all communities . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.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.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.2063  SD.1214 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2063) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic and encourage shared rides. Transportation.
H.2073  HD.630 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. 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.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.
S.2231  Text of amendment (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (Senate, No. 3).
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.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.
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).
S.2452  The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1813) of Nick Collins, David Biele and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2452).
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.2529  Senate, March 16, 2020 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.783) of Nick Collins and Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to senior and non-elderly disabled housing,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2529).
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.2580  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) 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.
S.2614  Senate, March 26, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1239) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to ensure consumer choice and equal access to eye care,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2614).
S.2634  SENATE, April 16, 2020 The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Nick Collins, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Rodrigues and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2634).
S.2643  SD.2904 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2643) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Lenny Mirra, Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for businesses ineligible for the comparable federal PPP. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.2650  Senate, April 23, 2020 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1123) of Nick Collins, Daniel J. Hunt, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to ensure full participation in the marijuana industry; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3522) of Daniel J. Hunt, Chynah Tyler and Daniel R. Cullinane for legislation to ensure full participation in the marijuana industry,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2650).
H.2654  HD.3091 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. 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.2659  SD.2916 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2659) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
S.2663  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2424) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelechi (KC) Linardon, Nika C. Elugardo and Nick Collins for legislation relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663).
S.2676  May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676).
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.
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.2718  An Act relative to children in the care, protection and custody of the Commonwealth
S.2732  SD.2924 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2732) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco, Paul R. Feeney, Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees. Public Service.
S.2735  June 2, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Thomas M. Stanley and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to the safety, dignity, and civil rights of persons experiencing homelessness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2735) ought to pass.
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.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.2785  SD.2971 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
S.2796  Senate, June 25, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill Putting Patients First (being the text of Senate, No. 2769, printed as amended)
S.2810  SD.2987 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2822  Senate, July 13, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Creem) to the Senate Bill to reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of color (Senate, No. 2800).
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.
S.2848  Senate, July 28, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Lewis) as a new draft for Senate, No. 1877.
S.2863  An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety
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.2914  HD.1882 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2914) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the use of local or district energy services, the energy microgrid, or public rights of way for the purposes of energy generation or resiliency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2915  HD.1883 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to municipal authority in relation to gas and electric companies. 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).
S.2935  An Act requiring certain insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
S.2945  Senate, November 9, 2020 -- The committee on Rules to whom was referred the Senate Resolve establishing a commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (Senate, No. 2452),-- reports, that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day with an amendment substituting a "Resolve establishing a commission on the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the American Revolution" (Senate, No. 2945)
S.2945  Senate, November 9, 2020 -- The committee on Rules to whom was referred the Senate Resolve establishing a commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (Senate, No. 2452),-- reports, that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day with an amendment substituting a "Resolve establishing a commission on the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the American Revolution" (Senate, No. 2945)
S.2958  Text of amendment (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2021 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (Senate, No. 4).
S.2969  Senate, December 10, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Natacha Grace, an employee of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2969)
S.2978  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
S.2979  Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021.
S.2984  An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first
H.3300  HD.1292 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3300) of Carlos González and others relative to establishing a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court. The Judiciary.
H.3332  HD.849 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.3373  HD.3858 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the just cause eviction of elderly lessees. 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.3457  HD.1903 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3457) of Andres X. Vargas, Liz Miranda and others relative to parole. The Judiciary.
H.3479  HD.2538 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the establishment of a board of registration of applied behavior analysts. 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.3662  HD.2817 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.3700  HD.2927 By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3700) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to recognizing the flag of the Vietnamese National Army as the official flag of the Vietnamese American community in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.4149  HD.4539 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Biele and others for legislation to establish a tax credit program for live theater. Revenue.
H.4292  An Act requiring instruction in CPR and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation
H.4295  HD.4497 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary.
H.4306  An Act relative to refrigeration technicians
H.4440  An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
H.4457  An Act relative to the licensure of behavior analysts
H.4460  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4492  An Act ensuring positive transition for at-risk youth
H.4606  An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation
H.4607  An Act relative to parole
H.4615  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
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.4625  HD.4958 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4626  HD.4952 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to appropriate funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4631  HD.4970 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
H.4647  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4705  HD.5025 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to providing aid to nonprofit and charitable organizations in gateway cities for the provision of services during the COVID-19 outbreak. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.4713  An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion
H.4726  HD.5036 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
H.4740  HD.5063 By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to emergency hazard health benefits for essential employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4745  HD.5031 By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to provide hazard pay for essential workers in the COVID-19 emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4748  HD.4962 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to further regulate unemployment assistance during public health or public safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4823  An Act establishing unemployment expansion during public health emergencies
H.4828  An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles
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.4930  An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
S.782  SD.2209 By Ms. Chang-Diaz (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Melinda Stewart, Russell E. Holmes, Denise Provost and Nika C. Elugardo for legislation relative to the Melinda Stewart Stabilization Act. Housing. This bill is by request. *
S.2424  SD.2452 By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2424) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelechi (KC) Linardon, Nika C. Elugardo and Nick Collins for legislation relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.