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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Paul A. Schmid, III Democrat - 8th Bristol

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  Paul.Schmid@mahouse.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4296 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to require performance bonds prior to the demolition, renovation, rehabilitation or other alterations of buildings or other structures. Municipalities and Regional Government.
  HD.4551 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola, Carlos González and others relative to the location of marijuana establishments near alcohol and drug free housing. Cannabis Policy.
  HD.4979 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the suspension of certain taxes on meals and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
  HD.5013 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to anti-hoarding and return of bulk items purchased during the COVID-19 outbreak. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.96  SD.609 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to improve housing opportunities and the Massachusetts economy. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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.114  HD.2841 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to provide financial literacy services to persons receiving financial assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.163  HD.662 By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.168  HD.3018 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 168) of Chynah Tyler and others for the establishment of a permanent commission (including members of the General Court) on the social status of Black men and boys. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.177  HD.3507 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to urban renewal and economic development in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.180  SD.606 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael J. Soter, Alan Silvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.181  SD.1702 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 181) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to retail transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.236  HD.1810 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to the accessibility of hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.255  HD.86 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to further regulating natural gas pipelines. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.309  HD.1261 By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 309) of Lenny Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
H.363  HD.262 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 363) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the selling of malt beverages or malt beverage products produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.365  HD.1757 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 365) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of targeted employment area districts in gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.370  HD.2824 By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 370) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
H.413  HD.1764 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten. Education.
H.414  HD.1784 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 414) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a special commission for the purpose of making an investigation and study relative to how to expand universal pre-kindergarten. Education.
S.438  SD.1438 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Joanne M. Comerford, Brian M. Ashe, John Barrett, III, Natalie M. Blais and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation within the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.453  HD.1791 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to providing for alternative penalties for failure to send children to school. Education.
S.470  SD.983 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Anne M. Gobi and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to public space recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.470  HD.1879 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
H.477  HD.327 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
S.482  SD.1138 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, José F. Tosado, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.497  SD.61 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 497) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Richard M. Haggerty, Patricia A. Haddad and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinator habitat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.526  SD.614 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Norman J. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.527  SD.1169 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Adam G. Hinds, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.528  SD.1934 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy on agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.570  HD.1737 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 570) of Alan Silvia and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.571  HD.2508 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 571) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to include instructions on the dangers and negative consequences of distributing sexually explicit visual material in human sexuality curriculum. Education.
H.576  HD.3195 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. 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.602  HD.338 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
H.623  HD.1524 By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to authorizing spouses to be caregivers in the adult foster care and personal attendant programs. Elder Affairs.
H.628  HD.3286 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 628) of Alan Silvia and others relative to protecting elders from bullying. Elder Affairs.
S.637  SD.696 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 637) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
S.638  SD.701 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 638) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits. Financial Services.
S.639  SD.702 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies. Financial Services.
S.640  SD.913 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to generic medications. Financial Services.
S.641  SD.919 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 641) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Steven S. Howitt, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes. Financial Services.
S.642  SD.1145 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to credit and debit cards. Financial Services.
H.655  HD.3801 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to the disclosure of legal defense, inauguration or recount funds. Election Laws.
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.732  HD.1033 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.736  HD.3173 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.753  SD.1386 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 753) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, Cindy F. Friedman, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
H.761  HD.3523 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.762  HD.3180 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.
S.768  SD.1170 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation related to educational courses in wine tasting at a qualified institution of higher education. Higher Education.
H.770  HD.3703 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 770) of Carolyn C. Dykema, Paul A. Schmid, III and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to further regulate the operation of piggeries based on their impact on air and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.801  HD.2793 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 801) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to facilitate and simplify grant application procedures for family farms. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.804  HD.578 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Steven S. Howitt, F. Jay Barrows and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.842  HD.1963 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Sarah K. Peake, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to carbon stock on natural and working lands and the release of measurable greenhouse gases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.846  HD.805 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.881  HD.1223 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of William M. Straus and others relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.883  HD.1245 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways [ corrected pinned slip] . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.915  HD.1509 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to ensuring access to certain medications. Financial Services.
H.975  HD.2114 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
H.976  HD.3367 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.
S.1015  SD.918 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to expedite the transfer of cases to the permit session of land court. The Judiciary.
H.1104  HD.3534 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1104) of Alan Silvia and others relative to access to generic medications. Financial Services.
S.1112  SD.613 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1112) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to enhance employment opportunities. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
S.1199  SD.1436 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Westport to convey a non-exclusive access easement in a portion of certain town property. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1199  HD.1218 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1201  HD.925 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of James Arciero and others relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
H.1207  HD.1197 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1207) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education.
H.1209  HD.3294 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.1242  HD.2524 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Alan Silvia and others relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1290  SD.819 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, David Allen Robertson, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.
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.1336  SD.1437 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
H.1348  HD.971 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1348) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to liability of persons in transit in private vehicles rendering care and assistance to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1364  HD.1901 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1364) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the funding of youth courts for first-time juvenile offenders that have committed misdemeanor crimes. The Judiciary.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1383  HD.2863 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1383) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1386  HD.3449 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to expungement of past criminal or juvenile court records. The Judiciary.
H.1396  HD.1794 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to proceedings to petitions to remove guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
S.1485  SD.1795 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Nick Collins, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael D. Brady, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service.
H.1507  HD.2517 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1507) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary.
S.1555  SD.50 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
H.1557  HD.2528 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to provide legal services to small business property owners. The Judiciary.
H.1558  HD.2531 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to the enforcement of condominium laws. The Judiciary.
H.1559  HD.2557 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to the disposition of the personal property of tenants in actions for possession of land or tenements. The Judiciary.
S.1578  SD.911 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
S.1579  SD.912 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brian M. Ashe, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the hours of employment of pensioners for services after retirement in the public sector. Public Service.
H.1610  HD.3789 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1616  HD.3768 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in the reporting of employee benefits in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1713  HD.1813 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to requiring practitioners to assess and inform patients prior to prescribing certain opioid medications. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1759  SD.695 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brendan P. Crighton, Paul A. Schmid, III, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.
S.1760  SD.703 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1760) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.
S.1761  SD.917 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cranberry bog renovation tax credit. Revenue.
H.1762  HD.2808 By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the distribution of unrestricted local aid in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1762  SD.1701 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1762) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to the marketplace collection of sales tax. Revenue.
S.1763  SD.1958 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1763) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
H.1817  HD.1525 By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1817) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to municipal costs associated with delivering drinking water to consumers. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1838  HD.264 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1879  HD.1802 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.1880  HD.1808 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
S.1901  SD.608 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to energy burdens. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1902  SD.693 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Norman J. Orrall and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to further define fraud in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1903  SD.915 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to provide for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. 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.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.1934  HD.1104 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Hannah Kane, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to create a Massachusetts rare disease advisory council. Public Health.
S.1945  SD.2098 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower communities to transition to 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.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
S.2065  SD.2067 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2065) of Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to an arts license plate. 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.
H.2123  HD.1177 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator DiZoglio, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2136  HD.2656 By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of José F. Tosado and others for legislation to establish the gateway municipality public safety program. 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.
S.2168  SD.1539 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of Eric P. Lesser, Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to aid military servicemembers in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2222  SD.2437 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of Mark C. Montigny (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of New Bedford to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2226  HD.1493 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2226) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the hiring preferences for veterans and surviving children of police officers and fire fighters who died in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.2237  HD.2020 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2237) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to place certain employees of the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2253  HD.1811 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative requiring that public employees in major policy making positions reside in the Commonwealth. Public Service.
S.2257  SD.2462 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2257) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Alan Silvia, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize employees of the city of Fall River the ability to apply with the Fall River Retirement Board to purchase credible service for military service. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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.
S.2275  SD.2476 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2275) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for recall elections in the town of Westport. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2307  HD.2445 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2307) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification. Public Service.
H.2330  HD.1381 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.2365  HD.2564 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Alan Silvia and others relative to providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retirees. Public Service.
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.
S.2449  Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, David Allen Robertson, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2449).
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.
H.2506  HD.569 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2506) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
H.2508  HD.2851 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
S.2520  SENATE, February 6, 2020.- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to modernize certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program (Senate, No. 527), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled with the same title (Senate, No. 2520).
H.2522  HD.2315 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.
H.2581  HD.1532 By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2581) of David M. Nangle and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to certain public charities and institutions of higher education. Revenue.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
H.2585  HD.1522 By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to the taxation of tools and machinery utilized in the repair of on-farm machinery. Revenue.
H.2586  HD.1527 By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2586) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to property tax relief for persons seventy-five years or older. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
H.2644  HD.258 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.2647  HD.1229 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2647) of William M. Straus and others relative to cranberry bog renovation tax credits. Revenue.
H.2650  HD.2619 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2650) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Revenue to collect unpaid amounts of restitution payments to victims of crime by withholding wages of offenders. 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.
H.2671  HD.3680 By Messrs. Biele of Boston and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2671) of David Biele, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to the employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.2698  May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2698) ought to pass.
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.
H.2786  HD.2569 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2786) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2796  HD.3272 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate March 14th as John McCain prisoner of war day of remembrance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2802  HD.1248 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to to secure a clean energy future and provide comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2816  HD.3491 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2816) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to offshore wind development. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2832  HD.580 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
H.2853  HD.3717 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide local option for communities to choose energy projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2878  HD.84 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to redefining the term natural gas compressor station. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2879  HD.89 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2879) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to regulating the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.2917  HD.585 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2917) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2918  HD.1689 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to solar energy generation facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2920  HD.2206 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Energy Resources be directed to determine the feasibility of creating multi-state offshore wind energy generation solicitation and procurement agreements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3016  HD.1819 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to requiring school bus monitors on school buses transporting students in kindergarten through grade five. Transportation.
H.3051  HD.92 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to roadway littering. 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.3159  HD.2785 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Paul F. Tucker, Timothy R. Whelan and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to littering out of motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.3204  HD.3571 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the hiring of veterans for state park ranger positions. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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.3270  HD.130 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and Michael D. Brady relative to the penalty for failure to stop operating a motor vehicle when being pursued by a police officer. The Judiciary.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3441  HD.986 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3441) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that correction officers of county sheriffs' offices use the same pay scale and rates as correction officers employed by the Department of Correction. The Judiciary.
H.3452  HD.3024 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3519  HD.1271 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to include the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marihuana in the definition of agriculture. Cannabis Policy.
H.3535  HD.1250 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3535) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Cannabis Policy.
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.3582  HD.2449 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3582) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the administration of the Garden of Peace. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3652  HD.1804 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3652) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to certain recycling and waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3657  HD.3524 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.3755  HD.2596 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3755) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to establish the Abigail Adams center for women in STEM to provide opportunities for women in the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.3760  HD.2578 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Alan Silvia and others that the board and commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education establish an early education foreign language program in public schools. Education.
H.3761  HD.2717 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3761) of Alan Silvia and others relative to universal pre-kindergarten education in gateway municipalities. Education.
H.3770  HD.1806 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3770) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require criminal record checks for officials, referees or umpires officiating at certain athletic events. The Judiciary.
H.3779  HD.2643 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3779) of Alan Silvia and others relative to informed consent for opioid treatment for pain. Public Health.
H.3853  HD.4174 By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey and Paul A. Schmid, III (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) relative to the operation of a certain Commonwealth charter school in the city of New Bedford. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3865  HD.4224 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3865) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3918  HD.2913 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3918) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to opportunity zones in gateway cities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.4001  HD.4339 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to further regulate hemp and hemp products. Cannabis Policy.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4268  An Act to create a Massachusetts rare disease advisory council
H.4298  An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
H.4417  An Act relative to unmanned aerial systems
H.4418  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
H.4443  An Act relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists
H.4452  An Act relative to consumer rights of renters
H.4465  An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
H.4467  An Act relative to a cranberry bog renovation tax credit
H.4528  An Act relative to hemp and hemp products in the commonwealth
H.4533  An Act requiring practitioners to assess and inform patients prior to prescribing certain addictive medications
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4551  An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4658  HD.4999 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to remote notarization during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4924  An Act to promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians
H.5029  HD.5264 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5029) of Carole A. Fiola and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) relative to alternate members of the Conservation Commission of the town of Freetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.