Third Assistant Minority Leader
Susan.Gifford@mahouse.gov
State House
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Room 124
Boston, MA, 02133
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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2387 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore and Hannah Kane for legislation to enhance enforcement against unlicensed marijuana operators. Cannabis Policy. | ||
| SD.2826 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Ryan C. Fattman, Dean A. Tran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the MBTA Pension Fund Sustainability. Transportation. | ||
| SD.2972 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Dean A. Tran, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to require anti-discrimination audits in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| SD.2973 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Dean A. Tran, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to protect equality and equal protection by law enforcement departments in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.2975 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4384 | By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the videotaping or taking of moving digital images of activities in the backyard of certain adjoining residential properties. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.4480 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to civil service appointments for children of certain deceased firefighters, police officers or correction officers. Public Service. | ||
| HD.4495 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish penalties for certain persons disguising themselves in a manner including but not limited to concealing facial features. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.4641 | By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and to designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4711 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to legislative approval for certain agencies to engage in certain transportation climate initiatives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4891 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to approval of compacts entered into by the Commonwealth with one or more states. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4967 | By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to authorize on-premises consumption licensees to sell certain current inventory of alcoholic beverages to members of the general public who are not under twenty-one years of age. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
| HD.5101 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the waiver of interest accrued on meals taxes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue. | ||
| HD.5102 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the distribution of tips to certain restaurant employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor and Workforce Development. | ||
| HD.5103 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize outdoor alcohol service for certain licensees for the sale of all alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
| HD.5141 | By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | ||
| S.53 | SD.999 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.83 | HD.2240 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 83) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.103 | HD.2469 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. 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.130 | HD.1306 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.133 | HD.2221 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families of launching a foster parent recruitment campaign. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.155 | SD.1213 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Susan Williams Gifford, Anne M. Gobi, Norman J. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate farm rides. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.218 | HD.3422 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.245 | HD.329 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Patricia A. Haddad, Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.251 | HD.710 | By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Kate Hogan, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to authorize temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to nonprofit charitable corporations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.252 | HD.712 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Kate Hogan and others that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission be authorized to establish farmer-cidery licenses and authorizing the sale of farmer-cidery products at farmers’ markets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.267 | SD.1878 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Paul R. Feeney, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard breakfast after the bell. Education. | |
| H.268 | HD.2091 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 268) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to sales of alcoholic beverage at discounted prices at certain establishments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.269 | HD.2093 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definition of cider . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.270 | HD.2096 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 270) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to written agreements between manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.271 | HD.2101 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the notice of discontinuance of sales by alcoholic beverage manufacturers, importers and wholesalers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.272 | HD.2107 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 272) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize pub brewers to sell at retail certain malt beverages and products on Sundays and legal holidays. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.273 | HD.2113 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 273) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to membership fees at health clubs for certain physically or medically disabled persons. 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. | |
| H.382 | HD.2102 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 382) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the collection, use, disclosure or dissemination of personal information from customers of telecommunications or internet service providers. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.383 | HD.2119 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 383) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic and regulatory impacts of fifth generation (5G) cellular mobile communications. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.384 | HD.2120 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to economic impacts of loan forgiveness programs to ensure that college graduates stay, work, and build businesses in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.385 | HD.2129 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a student entrepreneurial and economic investment fund to provide an opportunity for interested students to gain entrepreneurial and early-stage business development experience and establish a relationship between the public higher education system and the business community. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.386 | HD.2187 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to redistribute Category II gaming license revenue between the Race Horse Development Fund and the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.387 | HD.2260 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize a transfer from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.448 | HD.1287 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 448) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to student data privacy. Education. | |
| H.449 | HD.3317 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to special education in the foundation budget. Education. | |
| H.496 | HD.2112 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the fiscal viability of establishing private school tuition deductions. Education. | |
| H.498 | HD.2116 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic and educational impacts of establishing public private partnerships between state educational institutions and private corporations. Education. | |
| H.499 | HD.2155 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education. | |
| H.500 | HD.2175 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to permanently establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education. | |
| H.501 | HD.2188 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education. | |
| H.502 | HD.2194 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the establishment of an advisory board to promote the improved use of school-level data for effective resource allocation decisions at the local level. Education. | |
| H.503 | HD.2199 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 503) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parental options of enrolling children in elective courses involving sexual education rather than opting out of mandatory courses. Education. | |
| H.504 | HD.2227 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 504) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education. | |
| H.505 | HD.2230 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize certain students majoring in education at colleges or universities to be granted substitute teaching permits and to be paid the same rate as substitute teachers. Education. | |
| H.506 | HD.2236 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 506) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require school districts to adopt a policy governing the administration of non-academic surveys or questionnaires to students. Education. | |
| H.507 | HD.2238 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 507) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to degree requirements for early education professionals. Education. | |
| H.510 | HD.455 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education. | |
| H.518 | HD.3612 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to strengthening recovery high schools. Education. | |
| 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. | |
| S.530 | SD.1 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Susan Williams Gifford, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.556 | HD.3129 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 556) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. 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.591 | HD.3145 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education. | |
| H.597 | HD.230 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.598 | HD.252 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.610 | HD.3240 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the financial stability of nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.614 | HD.1021 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.618 | HD.3247 | By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.630 | HD.1832 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.670 | HD.2117 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 670) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to official absentee and early voter data by state parties. Election Laws. | |
| H.671 | HD.2138 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 671) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to unenrolled election workers. Election Laws. | |
| H.672 | HD.2146 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 672) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to certain contributions to political action committees. Election Laws. | |
| H.673 | HD.2161 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate campaign contributions to political committees and candidates for legislative and state-wide elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.674 | HD.2171 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 674) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws. | |
| H.675 | HD.2181 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 675) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide funding to cities and towns to defray the mandated costs imposed under early voting. Election Laws. | |
| H.676 | HD.2193 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to campaign financing and reporting. Election Laws. | |
| H.677 | HD.2203 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to eliminate limited public financing of campaigns for state-wide elective office. Election Laws. | |
| H.678 | HD.2216 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities. Election Laws. | |
| H.679 | HD.2245 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to create an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws. | |
| H.705 | HD.474 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 705) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws. | |
| H.746 | HD.1109 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 746) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to shellfish aquaculture licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.756 | SD.1259 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| H.763 | HD.3339 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.769 | HD.3686 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.772 | HD.148 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. 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.802 | HD.2794 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 802) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the needs of agriculture in the Commonwealth in the 21st century. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.808 | HD.2095 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 808) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by an advisory group (including members of the General Court) relative to the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion motor vehicle batteries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.809 | HD.2104 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 809) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.810 | HD.2124 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic, environmental, and public health benefits and costs of extended producer responsibility laws related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.812 | HD.540 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 812) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.822 | HD.1186 | By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 822) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to protecting the diversion of water from the central water district of Plymouth County. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.837 | HD.1688 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 837) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. 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.867 | HD.952 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 867) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.868 | HD.953 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 868) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a commission on livestock shelter requirements within the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop standards for the appropriate sheltering of livestock from weather elements. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.869 | SD.934 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| H.872 | HD.962 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.873 | HD.3065 | By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.880 | HD.1221 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of William M. Straus and others relative to the establishment of a cranberry wetland mitigation banking program for the purposes of off-site mitigation of public or private projects subject to the wetlands protection act. 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.882 | HD.1225 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to reorganize the Farm Technology Review Commission. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.955 | HD.1616 | By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 955) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | |
| S.962 | SD.91 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| H.968 | HD.1284 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services. | |
| H.973 | HD.1011 | By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 973) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to motor vehicle insurance quotes. Financial Services. | |
| H.1012 | HD.2123 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special task force (including member so the General Court) relative to financial technology operations and current bank charter regulations in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| H.1013 | HD.2149 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1013) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to contracts for pharmacy services between health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefits' managers and pharmacies or pharmacists. Financial Services. | |
| H.1014 | HD.2153 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring that association health plans be subject to minimum credible coverage standards and Division of Insurance review and approval requirements. Financial Services. | |
| H.1015 | HD.2156 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for special enrollment in certain health plans in the state health insurance exchange. Financial Services. | |
| H.1016 | HD.2163 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to maximum allowable costs lists utilized by payers and pharmaceutical benefit managers to identify the maximum amount health plans will pay for certain prescription drugs. Financial Services. | |
| H.1017 | HD.2207 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the equitable assessment of banking fees imposed on accounts established for personal, family or household purposes. Financial Services. | |
| S.1018 | SD.5 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Colleen M. Garry, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1018 | HD.2220 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1018) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to electronic automobile insurance charges. Financial Services. | |
| H.1019 | HD.2229 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| H.1037 | HD.1930 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services. | |
| S.1129 | SD.1609 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1129) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the growth of hemp. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.1167 | HD.2145 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1168 | HD.2160 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1169 | HD.2209 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to copayments for MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1198 | SD.1911 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Marc R. Pacheco, Susan Williams Gifford and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to a perpetual conservation restriction in the town of Middleborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.1208 | HD.599 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. 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.1218 | HD.1026 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1219 | HD.1027 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| H.1223 | HD.2537 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Randy Hunt and others relative to requiring sexual harassment training at institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1224 | HD.2166 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1224) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to financial literacy counseling for students accepted at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1225 | HD.2218 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.1267 | SD.1123 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Anne M. Gobi, Dean A. Tran, Daniel J. Hunt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| S.1268 | SD.1601 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Adam G. Hinds, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mary S. Keefe, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health. | |
| H.1271 | HD.360 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1271) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to use manufactured housing as affordable housing. Housing. | |
| H.1291 | HD.3781 | By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to elections of local housing authority board members. Housing. | |
| H.1292 | HD.2241 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1292) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to low and moderate income housing qualifications and recertification. Housing. | |
| H.1293 | HD.2244 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit access for convicted level 2 or level 3 sex offenses to certain public housing subsidized by the Commonwealth. Housing. | |
| H.1294 | HD.2248 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate certain restrictions on housing development and building permits under zoning ordinances in cities and towns. Housing. | |
| H.1295 | HD.2254 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities. Housing. | |
| H.1296 | HD.2262 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing. | |
| H.1297 | HD.2269 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing. Housing. | |
| H.1298 | HD.2274 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1298) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing. | |
| H.1299 | HD.2280 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1299) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units. Housing. | |
| H.1314 | HD.2776 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing. | |
| H.1395 | HD.1730 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1395) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the right to control the funeral and final disposition for deceased persons. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1405 | HD.1288 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1405) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the re-homing so-called of certain adopted children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1413 | HD.2022 | By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1413) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1416 | HD.802 | By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1443 | HD.3905 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1445 | HD.555 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1451 | HD.2108 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the regulation of trade by the establishment of a uniform trade secrets act. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1452 | HD.2127 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to state funded counsel during sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1453 | HD.2139 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to waive the fee for legal custodians to obtain the criminal record information of certain childcare providers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1454 | HD.2231 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1455 | HD.2235 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the online enticement of children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1456 | HD.2237 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1457 | HD.2239 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the release of sex offender information to certain victims. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1458 | HD.2246 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to damages from eminent domain takings for private investment. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1459 | HD.2249 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prejudgment interest rates on damages awarded in tort actions and contract actions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1460 | HD.2266 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1460) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school bus stop. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1461 | HD.2268 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1461) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1462 | HD.2271 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to expanding the provisions of the crime of incest. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1463 | HD.2286 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1464 | HD.2289 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1464) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole hearings for certain individuals serving juvenile life sentences. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1465 | HD.2321 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to identifying the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1466 | HD.2335 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1472 | HD.2450 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to provide certain access to electronic mail accounts of decedents in probating estates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1475 | HD.542 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1488 | HD.273 | By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1502 | SD.438 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1502) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Michael D. Brady, Norman J. Orrall, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retirement classification of certain Plymouth county sheriff's department employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1531 | SD.1295 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
| S.1572 | SD.148 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Thomas Brian Donnelly. Public Service. | |
| H.1579 | HD.1538 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to protecting victims of domestic violence by increasing the penalties for certain assault or assault and battery on a family or household member violations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1638 | HD.752 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1638) of Kate Hogan and others relative to employees of the Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliary. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1641 | HD.2106 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1641) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1642 | HD.2125 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1642) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic impact of sales commission rate structures to ensure fairness, transparency, and equality in payments to commissioned workers in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1643 | HD.2130 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance benefits for certain business owners who intentionally and knowingly close their business with deliberate intent on reopening. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1644 | HD.2131 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1644) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to include intoxication and unlawful use of controlled substances as willful misconduct by employees applying for workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1645 | HD.2133 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1645) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1646 | HD.2136 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1646) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to establishing willingness to work requirements for eligibility of unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1647 | HD.2291 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1647) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bradford Hill and others relative to repealing the employer medical assistance contribution. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1649 | HD.2688 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1649) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the definition of independent contractors deemed employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1673 | SD.1591 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rural jobs act. Revenue. | |
| H.1724 | HD.2347 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1724) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1725 | HD.2109 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of Medicaid expansion and the increase in overdose rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1726 | HD.2200 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to treatment for substance use disorder at acute-care hospitals or satellite emergency facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1727 | HD.2204 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1727) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to Department of Public Health substance abuse evaluation reports. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1734 | SD.474 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1734) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1741 | HD.1703 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1741) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to establishing court ordered mental health assisted outpatient treatment. 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. | |
| H.1756 | HD.200 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| 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.1781 | HD.3688 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for a local option for municipalities to assess fees on new developments to support the cost of expanded or upgraded water infrastructure. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1792 | SD.621 | By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1792) of Dean A. Tran, Susan Williams Gifford, Anne M. Gobi, Norman J. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exemptions from taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| H.1806 | HD.611 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1806) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1812 | HD.3565 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1812) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to zoning restrictions for solar systems. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1823 | HD.3352 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1856 | HD.3144 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health. | |
| H.1867 | HD.1785 | By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health. | |
| H.1872 | HD.3403 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1872) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the disclosure of lead in water pipes. Public Health. | |
| H.1892 | HD.1801 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| H.1895 | HD.1754 | By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1895) of Denise C. Garlick, Kate Hogan and others relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health. | |
| H.1896 | HD.3531 | By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1896) of Denise C. Garlick, Louis L. Kafka and others relative to patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Public Health. | |
| S.1920 | SD.112 | By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1920) of Dean A. Tran, William L. Crocker, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate the Spring Peeper as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1921 | HD.2167 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the advisability of the Commonwealth joining the Nurse Licensure Compact and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health. | |
| H.1922 | HD.2170 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1922) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to death certificates. Public Health. | |
| H.1923 | HD.2185 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health. | |
| H.1924 | HD.2190 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to optometrists and treatment of eye disorders. Public Health. | |
| H.1925 | HD.2197 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health and the Department of Professional Licensure produce a report on costs of the current restriction preventing optometrists from treating glaucoma. Public Health. | |
| H.1932 | HD.320 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1932) of Hannah Kane, Claire D. Cronin and others relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. Public Health. | |
| H.1933 | HD.617 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to improve patient access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health. | |
| H.1935 | HD.2682 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health. | |
| H.1948 | HD.2959 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| H.2007 | HD.2501 | By Messrs. Schmid of Westport and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prevent the practice of tackle football for children in grade seven or under. Public Health. | |
| S.2013 | SD.12 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2013) of Bruce E. Tarr, Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr., Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure public safety at natural gas sites. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2028 | SD.588 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2037 | HD.1332 | By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2037) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2055 | HD.363 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2055) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the return of private weapons temporarily stored with certain private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2081 | HD.2721 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Randy Hunt and others relative to firefighter training. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2082 | HD.2121 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require builders of new dwellings to provide information regarding the benefits of automatic fire sprinkler systems. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2083 | HD.2154 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of the Internet by sex offenders. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2149 | HD.2612 | By Mr. Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2150 | HD.74 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2150) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2283 | SD.2481 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2283) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the charter of the town of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2290 | HD.757 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service. | |
| H.2301 | HD.2157 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2301) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to sick time benefits for certain employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service. | |
| H.2302 | HD.2162 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require any unused vacation time that is not eligible to be carried over to the following year be converted to a sick leave bank administered by individual state agencies. Public Service. | |
| H.2303 | HD.2191 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2303) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the implications of cashing out of the public disability retirement system. Public Service. | |
| H.2304 | HD.2290 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2305 | HD.2302 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force relative to establishing a uniform state policy regarding the cash out of vacation and sick leave credits applicable to certain employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service. | |
| H.2333 | HD.1687 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to the retirement classification in the state employees retirement system of certain Plymouth county sheriff's department employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2352 | HD.186 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2352) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to provide additional compensation for assistant municipal collectors and assistant treasurers upon certification. Public Service. | |
| H.2366 | HD.1615 | By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2380 | HD.1344 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| H.2382 | HD.1424 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of Timothy R. Whelan and others that certain employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority be included in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2393 | HD.207 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A youth and government fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2401 | HD.255 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2408 | HD.3159 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2408) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to attract capital investment to businesses in rural areas. Revenue. | |
| H.2429 | HD.1105 | By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2429) of Josh S. Cutler, John F. Keenan and others relative to Community Preservation Act funding and the promotion of regional services. Revenue. | |
| S.2435 | SD.2562 | By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2435) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dean A. Tran, Timothy R. Whelan, Michael J. Soter, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety at public events. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2438 | HD.1619 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2438) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the imposition of the sales tax for the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise. Revenue. | |
| H.2446 | HD.2896 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.2446 | Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Adam G. Hinds, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mary S. Keefe, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2446). | ||
| H.2470 | HD.2023 | By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2470) of William C. Galvin and others relative to establishing local option means-tested senior property tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.2489 | HD.1490 | By Messrs. Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue. | |
| H.2495 | HD.759 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2495) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue. | |
| S.2502 | SD.2745 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2510 | HD.2526 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2510) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the taxation of businesses legally selling marijuana. Revenue. | |
| H.2511 | HD.2094 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2511) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2512 | HD.2122 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of interest rates for refunds by the Department of Revenue. Revenue. | |
| H.2513 | HD.2128 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2513) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to eliminating the corporate minimum excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2514 | HD.2137 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2514) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2515 | HD.2140 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2516 | HD.2141 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2516) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of the inventory tax on certain corporations. Revenue. | |
| H.2517 | HD.2143 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2517) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of trucks, tractors, trailers and railcars that transport people or goods in interstate commerce. Revenue. | |
| H.2518 | HD.2212 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2518) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation and calculation of the net income of certain business corporations. Revenue. | |
| H.2519 | HD.2217 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2519) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of the corporate excise tax net worth of certain business corporations. Revenue. | |
| H.2520 | HD.2225 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2520) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a waiting period for the implementation of new taxes. 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.2521 | HD.2228 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2521) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue. | |
| 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.2525 | HD.3380 | By Mr. Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.2539 | SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass. | ||
| H.2578 | HD.1714 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2578) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue. | |
| 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.2608 | HD.1405 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2619 | HD.1148 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2619) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue. | |
| H.2630 | HD.958 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a tax deduction for charitable donations of food by certain farmers. Revenue. | |
| H.2631 | HD.959 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2631) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the value of agricultural and horticultural land for tax purposes. Revenue. | |
| H.2646 | HD.1219 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2646) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to exempts portions of cranberry bogs set aside for renewable energy purposes from certain taxes. 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. | |
| S.2652 | SD.2883 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2652) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| 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.2669 | HD.249 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2669) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2726 | HD.2103 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effectiveness of policies restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2727 | HD.2110 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a public innovation loan project trust fund within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance for innovative projects that improve public municipal or state departments. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2728 | HD.2111 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2728) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that state agencies procuring information technology goods or services give preference to vendors that carry cybersecurity insurance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2729 | HD.2134 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2729) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require executive agencies to post relevant Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) on agency websites. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2730 | HD.2169 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2730) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibits the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2731 | HD.2251 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to elimination of the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2732 | HD.2261 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2732) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require authorities mandating project labor agreements to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2733 | HD.2263 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2733) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to regulatory reform. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2735 | HD.3325 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to fundraisers for injured first responders. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2810 | SD.2987 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2844 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities | ||
| S.2847 | SD.3020 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2847) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the position of Deputy Chief of Police in the town of Carver. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2863 | HD.3054 | By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2881 | HD.389 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2882 | HD.3730 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to promote truth in advertising relative to the speed of Internet access plans. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2883 | HD.2098 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to deficiencies of emergency response plans for electric and gas utility providers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2904 | HD.1752 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2904) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to the financial responsibility for nuclear power plant decommissioning. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2907 | SD.3042 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2907) of Marc R. Pacheco, Susan Williams Gifford and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Middleborough to lease to the town of Plympton land owned by Middleborough and located in Plympton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2940 | HD.704 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2960 | HD.242 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation. | |
| H.2973 | HD.3149 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2973) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to allow farmers to operate all-terrain vehicles for short distances on public ways. Transportation. | |
| H.2995 | HD.1594 | By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2995) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcycle sound emissions. Transportation. | |
| S.2997 | Senate, January 4, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2997). | ||
| H.3043 | HD.899 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Bradford Hill and others relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation. | |
| H.3044 | HD.753 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3044) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the definition of veteran regarding eligibility for distinctive registration plates. Transportation. | |
| H.3059 | HD.2243 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize school districts to install and operate live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems. Transportation. | |
| H.3080 | HD.2087 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3080) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the use of certain trailers by farmers. Transportation. | |
| H.3105 | HD.1974 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation. | |
| H.3106 | HD.1976 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation. | |
| H.3128 | HD.957 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3128) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. 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.3146 | HD.1240 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of William M. Straus and others relative to supplemental infrastructure financing for transportation. Transportation. | |
| H.3179 | HD.1534 | By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation. | |
| H.3180 | HD.1341 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation. | |
| H.3182 | HD.1399 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation. | |
| H.3215 | HD.755 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3215) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to include veterans' service officers as mandated reporters of abuse to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3218 | HD.2259 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3218) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3246 | HD.73 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Timothy R. Whelan and others extending veterans status for the certain former members of the National Guard and reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3323 | HD.1482 | By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children and certain court determinations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3332 | HD.849 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3335 | HD.2142 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3335) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing together. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3336 | HD.2151 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3336) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3337 | HD.2165 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3337) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the federal government to transfer custody of certain convicted criminals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3338 | HD.2173 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3338) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3339 | HD.2178 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3339) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3340 | HD.2186 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3340) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to mandatory post incarceration release supervision. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3341 | HD.2196 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3341) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for assault or an assault and battery within a dwelling and in the presence of a child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3342 | HD.2208 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3342) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole supervision for life. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3343 | HD.2211 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3343) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3344 | HD.2219 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3344) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others to repeat drunk driving offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3345 | HD.2223 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3346 | HD.2226 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3346) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3422 | HD.1978 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3427 | HD.464 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3427) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish penalties for the crime of committing sexual abuse against persons with disabilities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3431 | HD.485 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3431) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Susan Williams Gifford and Shaunna L. O'Connell that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. 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.3476 | HD.75 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to prohibit sex offenders from employment or volunteer status at camps for children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3478 | HD.1530 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3478) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing penalties for restraining order violations. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.3554 | HD.3446 | By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3558 | HD.2421 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3558) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services. | |
| H.3589 | HD.1585 | By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3589) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to the preservation of collected forensic evidence. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3653 | HD.2084 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3653) of Joan Meschino and others relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services. | |
| 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.3663 | HD.1753 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3663) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to tax deductions for retirement account contributions. Revenue. | |
| H.3672 | HD.3099 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3672) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to event data recorders in autonomous vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3674 | HD.2605 | By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3674) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to emergency services for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3701 | HD.3643 | By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the federal tax collateral consequences of alimony. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3753 | HD.3506 | By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3753) of John Barrett, III and others for legislation to limit consumer exposure to deceptive calling practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3785 | HD.2909 | By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder for certain members of state retirement systems. Public Service. | |
| H.3790 | HD.3553 | By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3790) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to a certain property tax exemption for the elderly. Revenue. | |
| H.3879 | HD.1577 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3879) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing. | |
| H.3885 | HD.1320 | By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3885) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to police career pay incentives. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3917 | HD.4219 | By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Randy Hunt and others relative to the penalties for failure to load vehicles to prevent dropping on public ways. Transportation. | |
| H.4045 | HD.4389 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4168 | HD.4133 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane and others relative to unlicensed marijuana operators. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.4266 | An Act relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations | ||
| H.4359 | HD.4731 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation. | |
| H.4374 | An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families | ||
| H.4417 | An Act relative to unmanned aerial systems | ||
| H.4418 | An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses | ||
| H.4419 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities | ||
| H.4453 | An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design | ||
| H.4454 | An Act relative to health clubs membership fees | ||
| H.4465 | An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit | ||
| H.4466 | An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit | ||
| H.4467 | An Act relative to a cranberry bog renovation tax credit | ||
| H.4472 | An Act rescinding the effect of IRC 280E on businesses legally selling marijuana | ||
| H.4490 | An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness | ||
| H.4491 | An Act relative to foster care recruitment | ||
| H.4503 | An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system | ||
| H.4538 | An Act to reduce harm from opioids | ||
| H.4553 | An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control | ||
| H.4601 | An Act increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act | ||
| H.4606 | An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation | ||
| H.4609 | An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal | ||
| H.4642 | An Act relative to student data privacy | ||
| H.4643 | An Act relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes | ||
| H.4688 | An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness | ||
| H.4689 | An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence | ||
| H.5045 | HD.5306 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
| H.592 | HD.2516 | By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Diane Splitz and others for legislation to require parental consent prior to out-of-school-district referrals and student surveys regarding personal or private issues . Education. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.