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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Timothy R. Madden Served 2009 - 2016 Democrat - Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket

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  Timothy.Madden@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 167
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-2810
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617-722-2846
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.1897 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel A. Wolf and Timothy R. Madden for legislation to protect the water supply on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
  SD.2142 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Cleon H. Turner and Sarah K. Peake for legislation to designate Conflict Resolution Awareness Week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.2465 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to stabilizing nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
  HD.3868 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to speed limits in village centers. Transportation.
S.12  SD.1 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 12) of Therese Murray, Josh S. Cutler, James M. Cantwell, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to absentee and early voting. Election Laws.
H.63  HD.48 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by proposal, House, No. 63) of William M. Straus and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to absentee voting by qualified voters of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
H.149  HD.1050 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to establish a system for tracking the unmet service needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.151  HD.1379 By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to assist people with disabilities in realizing their rights and exercising their responsibilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.207  SD.1419 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
H.214  HD.2600 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide for the distribution of lottery funds to invest in water and sewer infrastructure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.235  HD.2891 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 235) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to establish a process to identify toxic chemical substances used in consumer products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.246  SD.343 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Thomas M. McGee, Kay Khan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.265  HD.1365 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the use of credit cards at gasoline stations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.267  HD.999 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.283  HD.52 By Mr. Rosa of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Dennis A. Rosa and others relative to the prevention of credit card company unfair business practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.302  HD.3337 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.320  SD.1079 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of James B. Eldridge, Robert M. Koczera, Timothy R. Madden, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending. Election Laws.
H.321  HD.304 By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Rosenberg, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) of Sarah K. Peake, Stanley C. Rosenberg and others relative to coordinating the availability of transit services to employees of existing and expanding businesses by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.354  SD.998 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Katherine M. Clark, Michael Barrett, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy families and businesses . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.381  SD.1226 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.386  SD.756 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Marc R. Pacheco, Robert M. Koczera, Timothy R. Madden and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to information technology producer responsibility . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.425  SD.1278 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Harriette L. Chandler, Gale D. Candaras, Mary S. Keefe, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to alternatives to foreclosure. Financial Services.
H.445  HD.2095 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 445) of Brian R. Mannal and others for legislation to recognize cheerleading as a sport. Education.
H.447  HD.3420 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Brian R. Mannal and Timothy R. Madden relative to determining the distribution of state local aid for education. Education.
H.457  HD.2923 By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the quality of education by reviving the foundation budget review commission. Education.
S.483  SD.201 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Bruce E. Tarr, Gale D. Candaras, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate pharmacy audits. Financial Services.
S.515  SD.1059 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 515) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Martha M. Walz, William Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
H.559  HD.522 By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 559) of Cory Atkins and others relative to accountability for certain corporate political activities. Election Laws.
H.562  HD.455 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 562) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the number of hours that polls are open for regional school district elections. Election Laws.
S.572  SD.875 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Daniel A. Wolf, Michael Barrett, Tom Sannicandro, Martha M. Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure effective health care cost control. Health Care Financing.
H.573  HD.293 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 573) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to municipal election ballots . Election Laws.
H.581  HD.2543 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish online voter registration. Election Laws.
H.584  HD.2574 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the reimbursement of local costs of special elections. Election Laws.
S.585  SD.189 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Michael O. Moore, Tom Sannicandro, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on the funding needs for quality public higher education. Higher Education.
H.615  HD.1018 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to establish procedures for early voting in elections in cities and towns. Election Laws.
H.617  HD.1024 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize persons to pre-register to vote prior to their eighteenth birthday. Election Laws.
S.621  SD.864 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Daniel A. Wolf, John Hart, Jr., Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compliance of condominium associations. Housing.
H.651  HD.1034 By Representatives Walz of Boston and Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to further regulate the financing of political campaigns. Election Laws.
S.656  SD.1613 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Katherine M. Clark, Paul Brodeur, Donald H. Wong, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our communities. The Judiciary.
H.658  HD.3036 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth to enter into an interstate compact for the enforcement of certain wildlife protection laws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.685  HD.1086 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the control of tick-borne illnesses by the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.696  HD.3089 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.707  HD.2597 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 707) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing to stimulate the extraction of natural gas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.712  HD.759 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 712) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.717  HD.791 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.726  HD.2553 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 726) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to increase the membership of the Board of Agriculture within the Department of Agricultural Resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.728  SD.1001 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 728) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Tom Sannicandro, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary.
S.741  SD.1690 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas M. Stanley, Martha M. Walz, John P. Fresolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
H.749  HD.1669 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.755  HD.1736 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 755) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to meat and poultry production, processing and inspection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.774  HD.1378 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to further define the illegal processing of lobsters at sea. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.775  HD.1381 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 775) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation relative to mooring fee requirements. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.776  HD.1387 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reporting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.796  SD.362 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 796) of Karen E. Spilka, Martha M. Walz, William N. Brownsberger, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to update privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary.
H.799  HD.2369 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 799) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others that coastal estuary or embayment watersheds impaired due to nitrogen pollution be deemed to be nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.803  HD.1092 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 803) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.813  HD.134 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of Ellen Story and others relative to the labeling of plant seeds. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.821  HD.178 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 821) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to vegetation control and no-spray agreements with municipalities and water districts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.822  HD.197 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 822) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to exempting cities and towns from fees from the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.863  HD.122 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.933  HD.420 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Kay Khan and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services.
S.942  SD.618 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of James B. Eldridge, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.947  HD.2780 By Representatives Mahoney of Worcester and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 947) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure mediation program within the Office of Public Collaboration at the University of Massachusetts at Boston to offer alternatives to forclosures. Financial Services.
H.963  HD.1380 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 963) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to homeowners insurance rate filings that include charges for expected hurricane losses or catastrophes. Financial Services.
H.976  HD.342 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
S.979  SD.721 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Daniel A. Wolf and Timothy R. Madden (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board membership from conflict of interest regarding discussion of shellfish licensing . Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.979  HD.1197 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide health care coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
S.981  SD.866 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Daniel A. Wolf and Timothy R. Madden for legislation relative to the local authorization of playing fields. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.989  HD.1737 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage. Financial Services.
H.1008  HD.1577 By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1008) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the annual reporting of patient safety by health care providers. Health Care Financing.
H.1009  HD.1825 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1009) of Tackey Chan and others relative to a review of MassHealth payment rates for adult foster care services by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Health Care Financing.
H.1035  HD.699 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1037  HD.3369 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Brian R. Mannal and Timothy R. Madden for legislation to establish a strategic investment in chronically distressed hospital program. Health Care Financing.
H.1053  HD.1677 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to compare cost savings under existing cost control laws to cost savings achievable under a single-payer health care system. Health Care Financing.
H.1067  HD.3396 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Sean Garballey and others relative to further regulating the Public Education Nominating Council and Public Higher Education. Higher Education.
S.1070  SD.1391 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1070) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health.
S.1105  SD.672 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1105) of James E. Timilty, James J. Dwyer, Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate tanning facilities. Public Health.
S.1107  SD.867 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1107) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Cleon H. Turner, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.
H.1163  HD.198 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Cleon H. Turner and Timothy R. Madden relative to fees in condominium developments that contain mixed affordable and market rate condominium units. Housing.
H.1166  HD.2745 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1166) of David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Madden for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to regulations concerning the development of affordable housing in the Commonwealth. Housing.
S.1172  SD.1101 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Karen E. Spilka, Louis L. Kafka, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the safety of people with pets in disasters. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1198  HD.3033 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to increase the penalties for violations of certain hunting laws. The Judiciary.
H.1232  HD.3309 By Representative Brodeur of Melrose and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of Paul Brodeur, Katherine M. Clark and others relative to sex offenders and the protection of children. The Judiciary.
H.1243  HD.1124 By Ms. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Linda Campbell and others relative to the posting of security for seized animals in cruelty cases. The Judiciary.
H.1337  HD.191 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of William C. Galvin and others relative to fees paid to the Registry of Deeds. The Judiciary.
H.1380  HD.3057 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1380) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
S.1431  SD.1560 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1431) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Madden and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles. Revenue.
H.1456  HD.691 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.
H.1487  HD.1010 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Brian R. Mannal, Timothy R. Madden and Danielle W. Gregoire relative to the penalties for being an accessory after the fact involving a felony. The Judiciary.
H.1488  HD.2119 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Brian R. Mannal and Timothy R. Madden relative to the penalty for the so-called "tagging" of objects with paint or stickers. The Judiciary.
H.1489  HD.2133 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Brian R. Mannal and Timothy R. Madden that files under the control of the Commonwealth and law enforcement agencies be open to defense counsels . The Judiciary.
H.1494  HD.3363 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1494) of Brian R. Mannal and others relative to the compensation of victims of violent crimes. The Judiciary.
H.1548  HD.1377 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to living wills. The Judiciary.
H.1577  HD.888 By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the protection of fire fighters and emergency medical technicians from civil liability for rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Judiciary.
S.1626  SD.735 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Robert L. Hedlund, Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.1653  HD.171 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1653) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to recording the testimony of children as witnesses in certain court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1683  HD.332 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1683) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to regulate the compensation payable to board members of public charities. The Judiciary.
H.1684  HD.1014 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1684) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to further define privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary.
H.1698  HD.2840 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to burial benefits under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1707  HD.503 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to social network privacy and employment. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1802  SD.1845 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1802) of Therese Murray, Timothy R. Madden and David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the issuance of bonds or notes by the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1852  HD.279 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1852) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1859  HD.3216 By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Wolf, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Stephen Kulik, Daniel A. Wolf and others relative to municipal zoning, subdivision control and master planning. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1871  HD.1361 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1871) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the appointment of alternate members on local historical commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1874  HD.1738 By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1874) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the protection of puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1879  HD.192 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to defraying the costs incurred by municipalities for certain emergency medical and public safety services. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1880  HD.2244 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to the maintenance of private roads, beaches and amenities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1914  SD.1898 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Linda Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety. The Judiciary.
H.1933  HD.1666 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to establishing a system for the return of expired pharmaceuticals. Public Health.
S.1938  SD.1934 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Therese Murray, Timothy R. Madden and David T. Vieira (by vote of the town)for legislation to authorize the board of selectmen to exempt certain eco-toilet installations from sewer connections and associated betterments in the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1939  SD.1935 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1939) of Therese Murray, Timothy R. Madden and David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate sewer service area betterment assessments in the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1940  SD.1937 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Therese Murray, David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Madden (by vote of the town)for legislation to further amend Chapter 654 of the Acts of 1975 (2). Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1941  SD.1938 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1941) of Therese Murray, David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Madden (by vote of the town) for legislation to further amend Chapter 654 of the Acts of 1975. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1981  HD.39 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.2008  HD.446 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.2045  HD.1368 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to expand power plant safety preparedness requirements by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health.
H.2046  HD.1384 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Sarah K. Peake, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to enhance radiological air monitoring through an additional assessment to certain power plants. Public Health.
H.2047  HD.1397 By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2047) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. Public Health.
H.2048  HD.1398 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2048) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the health impacts from wind turbines on the citizens of the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.2051  HD.393 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2051) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to acupuncture. Public Health.
H.2064  HD.1070 By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and Timothy R. Madden relative to the definition and regulation of specialty health care providers. Public Health.
H.2076  HD.215 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
H.2087  HD.449 By Representative Smizik of Brookline and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or expanded polystyrene. Public Health.
H.2093  HD.133 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2093) of Ellen Story and others relative to the definition of genetically engineered material in the labeling of food. Public Health.
H.2164  HD.92 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2164) of Brian R. Mannal and others for legislation to require annual inspections of automatic smoke and heat detectors in condominiums. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2165  HD.3371 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of Brian R. Mannal and Timothy R. Madden that motor fuel retailers be required to install reflective materials on certain barriers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2167  HD.2566 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2167) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to decrease the frequency of required elevator inspections in small towns from annually to every five years. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2180  HD.1374 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2180) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to assess and report on the preparedness plans for a radiological accident at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2244  SD.2090 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James M. Cantwell, Leah Cole and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to distinctive registration plates. Transportation.
S.2281  SD.2106 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senatre, No. 2281) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jay Livingstone, Frank I. Smizik, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and to protect access to reproductive health care facilities. The Judiciary.
H.2403  HD.371 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
S.2412  SD.2212 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2412) of Therese Murray, David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Madden (by vote of the town)for legislation to authorize the town of Falmouth to expend borrowed funds to offset certain costs. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2503  HD.861 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.2543  HD.1695 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Geoff Diehl, Josh S. Cutler and Timothy R. Madden relative to the excise tax on marine vessels. Revenue.
H.2587  HD.804 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
H.2688  HD.539 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to suspend the taxation of meals from May 24 to 28, inclusive. Revenue.
H.2691  HD.1367 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2691) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish a special events marketing program within the Office of Travel and Tourism from additional assessments of meals taxes and room occupancy taxes. Revenue.
H.2694  HD.1386 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2694) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to room rental rates under the room occupancy excise tax law. Revenue.
H.2747  HD.705 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2747) of Thomas M. Stanley, Sean Garballey and Timothy R. Madden relative to studying the loss of revenue in the fishing industry of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2808  HD.3291 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the Thursday of National Volunteer Week in April as Massachusetts service and volunteerism day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2901  HD.3387 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Martin J. Walsh and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor designating October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2935  HD.2367 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2935) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of coal as an energy resource in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2943  HD.1105 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to include noncarbonated non-alcoholic beverages in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2944  HD.2749 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2944) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2945  HD.1886 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2987  HD.1341 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of David T. Vieira and others relative to establishing energy relief funds to provide relief from detrimental health effects and property losses caused by wind energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2996  HD.1383 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2996) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish a funding program of grants to cities and towns for approved public library projects. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2997  HD.1389 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2997) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the Massachusetts Tourism Fund. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2999  HD.1394 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2999) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to create the position of poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3000  HD.1396 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3000) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to art in public spaces. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3002  HD.1504 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3002) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the State House Art Commission and creating the position of State House architect. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3041  HD.1717 By Representative Diehl of Whitman and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3041) of Geoff Diehl, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to register eighteen year old male applicants for military selective service. Transportation.
H.3119  HD.296 By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Rosenberg, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Sarah K. Peake, Stanley Rosenberg and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation.
H.3162  HD.204 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3162) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to the operation of certain commercial vehicles with accumulations of snow and ice. Transportation.
H.3163  HD.2998 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Madden relative to Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol vehicles and trailers. Transportation.
H.3222  HD.206 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3222) of Cleon H. Turner and Timothy R. Madden relative to the distribution of funds to the Gaming Local Aid Fund and the Local Aid Stabilization Fund. Ways and Means.
H.3254  HD.1005 By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Brian R. Mannal and others for legislation to further regulate the sale and possession of body armor. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3343  HD.3171 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3343) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Environmental Management to grant certain loans from the Water Pollution Abatement Trust Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3402  HD.2519 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3402) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to exempting certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from the income tax. Revenue.
H.3460  HD.3615 By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3507  HD.2748 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to mortgage assistance for citizens who are financially unable to make mortgage payments. Financial Services.
H.3525  HD.3531 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the term of appointment of non-civil service police officers. Public Service.
H.3692  HD.3883 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
H.3782  HD.3946 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the fines for the illegal taking of eels and elvers. The Judiciary.
H.3783  HD.3914 By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert A. DeLeo, Martha Coakley (Attorney General) and others relative to the requirement of residential property owners to purchase or pay for flood insurance. Financial Services.
H.3825  HD.3965 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mandated treatment and monitoring of nonviolent offenders with substance addictions. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.3827  HD.3929 By Representatives Hunt of Sandwich and Atkins of Concord, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Randy Hunt, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to authorize income tax filers to make voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Cultural Development Fund on their annual income tax returns. Revenue.
H.4037  Text of an amendment (offered by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House) to the Senate Bill enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence (Senate, No. 1897). April 8, 2014.
H.4200  HD.4310 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the scheduling of high school athletic contests. Education.
H.4559  HD.4539 By Representative Moran of Boston and Senator Petruccelli, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran, Anthony W. Petruccelli and others for legislation to designate June sixteenth as domestic workers’ rights day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4560  HD.4564 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the disclosure of home addresses and telephone numbers of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. The Judiciary.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.