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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Richard J. Ross Served 2009 - 2018 Republican - Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex

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  Richard.Ross@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
S.14  SD.1646 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 14) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Steven S. Howitt for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary.
S.23  SD.2088 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 23) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) for legislation to grant 9 additional licenses to the town of Wrentham for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
S.71  SD.1598 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.72  SD.1601 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further reduce EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.73  SD.1853 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Richard J. Ross, Randy Hunt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to work requirements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.74  SD.1876 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Barbara A. L'Italien and others for legislation relative to the counting of certain residences as affordable housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.150  SD.1607 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.151  SD.1608 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Carolyn C. Dykema, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to professional solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.152  SD.1866 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Keiko M. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit certain termination and cancellation fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.153  SD.2024 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and James Arciero for legislation relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.196  SD.1739 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier, David K. Muradian, Jr., Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain Limited Liability Companies filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.305  SD.1610 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Barbara A. L'Italien and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education.
S.306  SD.1612 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education.
S.359  SD.1606 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Elder Affairs.
S.360  SD.1617 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax. Elder Affairs.
S.361  SD.1620 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.395  SD.1625 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws.
S.396  SD.1628 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unfunded election audits. Election Laws.
S.397  SD.1709 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws.
S.481  SD.1742 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the impacts of municipal water withdrawal permits . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.589  SD.1852 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pet insurance. Financial Services.
S.661  SD.1641 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Richard J. Ross, William Crocker, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing.
S.708  SD.1753 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow in-state tuition rates for veterans. Higher Education.
S.746  SD.1643 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 746) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to enhance housing authority screening. Housing.
S.747  SD.1856 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Keiko M. Orrall, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to preventing fraud in Massachusetts housing authorities. Housing.
S.748  SD.1996 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to affordable housing and water infrastructure. Housing.
S.928  SD.1649 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary.
S.929  SD.1654 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary.
S.930  SD.1655 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary.
S.931  SD.1657 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sex offender classification. The Judiciary.
S.932  SD.1659 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to sex offender registration. The Judiciary.
S.933  SD.1660 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
S.935  SD.1749 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Linda Dean Campbell and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to wave the fees for the declaration of homestead for disabled veterans. The Judiciary.
S.936  SD.1854 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conflict of interest training. The Judiciary.
S.937  SD.1864 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to impersonating a public officer. The Judiciary.
S.938  SD.1869 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to crimes against police officers. The Judiciary.
S.939  SD.1885 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to vandalism and tagging. The Judiciary.
S.1044  SD.1656 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to employee records. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1045  SD.1750 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Richard J. Ross, Linda Dean Campbell and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to veterans’ work-related experience in applying for certain licenses. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1106  HD.190 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of David Paul Linsky, Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Millis to transfer certain recreation property in exchange for dedication of conservation land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1261  SD.1663 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to medical malpractice. Public Health.
S.1351  SD.1666 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1352  SD.1667 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a drug dealer registry in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1353  SD.1870 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to human trafficking prevention. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1354  SD.1874 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1354) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit the illegal lending of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1355  SD.1886 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Richard J. Ross and James M. Cantwell for legislation relative to licensing vertical reciprocating conveyors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1452  SD.30 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Richard J. Ross, David Paul Linsky and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the police department in the town of Millis from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1453  SD.1554 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Karen E. Spilka and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to authorize the board of directors of Metacomet Emergency Communications Center to accept chapter 32B of the General Laws. Public Service.
S.1454  SD.1555 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to authorize the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to John Lyons. Public Service.
S.1455  SD.1669 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to retirement board membership. Public Service.
S.1456  SD.1671 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to Group 1, Group 2 or Group 4 employees with creditable service to serve on retirement boards. Public Service.
S.1457  SD.1712 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pension fund performance and accountability. Public Service.
S.1458  SD.1879 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation relative to retirement board contracting. Public Service.
S.1459  SD.1880 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation relative to retirement board member training. Public Service.
S.1618  SD.1673 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue.
S.1619  SD.1675 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue.
S.1620  SD.1678 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue.
S.1621  SD.1680 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Jason M. Lewis and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reduce the property taxes of certain elderly persons. Revenue.
S.1622  SD.1682 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to exempt certain long-term care facilities from property taxes. Revenue.
S.1623  SD.1683 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities. Revenue.
S.1624  SD.1684 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Richard J. Ross, Jason M. Lewis, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William Crocker and others for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Revenue.
S.1625  SD.1716 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Commonwealth Municipal Dog Park Trust Fund. Revenue.
S.1626  SD.1743 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to charitable organizations and property taxes. Revenue.
S.1627  SD.1755 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Keiko M. Orrall, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tax credit for employers of veterans who received an honorable discharge. Revenue.
S.1628  SD.1871 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Richard J. Ross, Jason M. Lewis, Ryan C. Fattman, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to student loan debt. Revenue.
S.1758  SD.1719 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to transparency in government with regard to consultant expenses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1759  SD.1863 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to executive employee compensation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1882  SD.1693 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to community liaisons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1976  SD.1695 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Keiko M. Orrall and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to preserving public safety and preventing trespassing on state highways. Transportation.
S.1977  SD.1697 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance local road construction and speed limits. Transportation.
S.1978  SD.1702 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1978) of Richard J. Ross, Kevin J. Kuros and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to handicapped placards. Transportation.
S.1979  SD.1745 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eliminating fees for distinctive plates for veterans. Transportation.
S.1980  SD.1860 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to parking safety. Transportation.
S.2025  SD.1699 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2036  SD.2075 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Ann Barry, an employee of the Division of Professional Licensure. Temporary Ways and Means.
S.2159  SD.2305 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Randy Hunt for legislation to improve access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health.
S.2165  SD.2314 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation relative to the protection of service animals. The Judiciary.
S.2166  SD.2312 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donna Paul, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.2188  SD.2349 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2188) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue.
S.2212  SD.2369 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2212) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Faulkner, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.2378  SD.2531 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2378) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to require professional cleanup following a suspected fentanyl-related incident. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.2482  SD.2591 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2482) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and David Paul Linsky for legislation further regulating the value of the assets held by the Bacon Free Library in the South Natick section of the Town of Natick. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2550  SD.2668 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Lopez, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.4533  HD.4820 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4533) of David Paul Linsky and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to the removal of elected financial officials in the town of Sherborn. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
  SD.2204 By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and David Hinckley for legislation relative to the direct shipment of distilled spirits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. *
  HD.4403 By Representative Dooley of Norfolk and Senator Ross (by request), a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dr. David W. Diamond and Dr. Ilene H. Segal relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development. This bill is by request. *
S.588  SD.1703 By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of Bernard Kansky for legislation relative to disability insurance benefits. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
S.934  SD.1705 By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Mark Bell for legislation relative to moving violations. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
S.1760  SD.1917 By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1760) of Melissa Kameras for legislation to recognize February 26 through March 4, 2017 as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.