Skip to Content
The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Russell E. Holmes Democrat - 6th Suffolk

Photo of  Russell E. Holmes
  Russell.Holmes@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 254
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2220
Fax:
617-626-0205
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4266 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to sale of devices that increase the rate of discharge of certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.4603 By Ms. Matias of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Juana B. Matias and others relative to communications and interactions of law enforcement agencies with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.91  HD.1117 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to create a self-employment assistance allowance to promote independence for needy families receiving transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.122  SD.1469 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 122) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Daniel Cullinane, Daniel J. Hunt, Russell E. Holmes and other members of the General Court for legislation create a maximum allowable check-cashing rate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.138  HD.454 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.140  HD.325 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.213  SD.1399 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of William N. Brownsberger, Daniel J. Ryan, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school transportation parity. Education.
H.216  HD.1137 By Messrs. Gonzalez of Springfield and Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Carlos Gonzalez, Evandro C. Carvalho and others for legislation to establish the micro and minority business strategy committee to develop strategies for supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.220  SD.1787 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and school aid. Education.
S.221  SD.1817 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Steven Ultrino, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education.
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
S.236  SD.1169 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Joseph A. Boncore, Edward F. Coppinger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to education finance reform. Education.
S.308  SD.1486 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education.
H.340  HD.803 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 340) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the licensure of skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.341  HD.941 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to strengthen the Massachusetts home care program. Elder Affairs.
H.342  HD.1317 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.
H.354  HD.1863 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 354) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to allowing eligible citizens who missed registration deadline to cast their ballot on election day. Election Laws.
S.367  SD.499 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Joseph A. Boncore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Russell E. Holmes, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow election day registration. Election Laws.
H.368  HD.1052 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws.
H.389  HD.2099 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Daniel J. Ryan and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to election procedures in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.529  HD.2060 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
H.533  HD.1112 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 533) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to require banks to include community reinvestment goals in annual reports to the Commissioner of the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
H.615  HD.1322 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.622  HD.586 By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing.
H.639  HD.1922 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
S.669  SD.930 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.687  SD.2047 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education.
S.777  SD.1389 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the criminalization of poverty. The Judiciary.
S.791  SD.1128 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary.
H.793  HD.1957 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation promoting restorative justice practices. The Judiciary.
H.820  HD.1160 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 820) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
H.821  HD.1162 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 821) of Carlos Gonzalez and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish guidelines for the releasing of prisoners for medical reasons. The Judiciary.
H.824  HD.1182 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 824) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to requiring the video or digital recording of statements made by all parties participating in the booking process of persons arrested by state police officers. The Judiciary.
H.825  HD.1190 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.826  HD.1223 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Carlos Gonzalez, Russell E. Holmes and Bud Williams for legislation to establish an innocence commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary.
S.831  SD.694 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chynah Tyler, Daniel Cullinane, Russell E. Holmes and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.859  SD.1661 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Mayor Martin J. Walsh , Daniel Cullinane, Evandro C. Carvalho and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to right of first refusal in the event of foreclosure and short sales and deeds in lieu. The Judiciary.
H.953  HD.1628 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the collection and public availability of crime and arrest data. The Judiciary.
H.1005  HD.632 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1013  SD.768 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Diana DiZoglio, Frank I. Smizik, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1033  HD.2053 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1113  HD.2087 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1113) of Daniel J. Ryan and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the terms of office for Boston city councillors. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1163  HD.557 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1261  HD.1164 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Carlos Gonzalez and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to prohibit tethering, leashing and certain other methods for the restraining of prisoners participating in work release programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1305  HD.1616 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Byron Rushing and others relative to officer-involved injury or death law enforcement protocol and incident reporting. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1317  HD.381 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1426  SD.25 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service.
H.1665  HD.1118 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1665) of Carlos Gonzalez and Russell E. Holmes relative to state grants targeting minority communities and minority businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1684  SD.829 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Evandro C. Carvalho, Bud Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1704  HD.1571 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1704) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to permit enhanced public access to public Internet deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1969  SD.534 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1969) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sheila C. Harrington, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study the feasibility of rapid transit systems. Transportation.
S.1970  SD.535 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Russell E. Holmes for legislation relative to rapid transit systems. Transportation.
H.2091  HD.2500 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to voter registration. Election Laws.
H.2308  HD.2714 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary.
H.2332  HD.2870 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.2480  HD.2638 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2615  HD.2225 By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.2617  HD.2579 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to community investment tax credits. Revenue.
H.2683  HD.2253 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2723  HD.2903 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to establishing a rapid transportation pilot project for service improvement and cost assessment along the Fairmount line of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
H.2785  HD.3731 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Rushing of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Byron Rushing and others relative to the expungement of records of marijuana arrests, detention, convictions and incarceration. Marijuana Policy.
H.2821  HD.3072 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standards for medical gas piping systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2864  HD.3668 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
H.2957  HD.3280 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2957) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to requiring certain financial institutions to file sale and foreclosure information with registries of deeds. Financial Services.
H.2971  HD.3379 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to the fixing or establishing of certain motor vehicle insurance rates. Financial Services.
H.3003  HD.2740 By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.3019  HD.3203 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to low and moderate income tenants and expiring use housing units. Housing.
H.3059  HD.3290 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court. The Judiciary.
H.3269  HD.3052 By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Juana Matias, James B. Eldridge and others relative to prohibiting the use of public funds and resources for immigration enforcement purposes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3272  HD.3317 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation relative to pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3835  HD.4006 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to the right of Abatement AB Initio for certain individuals. The Judiciary.
H.3887  HD.4114 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Rushing of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser, Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to renaming the Yawkey commuter rail station. Transportation.
H.4058  HD.4341 By Representatives DiZoglio of Methuen and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Michelle M. Dubois and others relative to the provisions of certain rights within employment contracts. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4142  HD.4361 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4142) of Chynah Tyler and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the rights and evictions of certain tenants of post-foreclosure rental housing in the city of Boston. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4151  HD.4432 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to assure net neutrality by Internet service providers and the equal treatment of data on the Internet, and to prohibit discrimination or charge disparity of user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4899  HD.5081 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.