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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator William N. Brownsberger Democrat - Suffolk and Middlesex

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President Pro Tempore
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  SD.2882 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, William N. Brownsberger, John F. Keenan, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to remote notarization during COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
S.16  SD.1709 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.24  SD.343 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.35  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Adam G. Hinds, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.36  SD.1328 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul R. Feeney, William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.37  SD.1452 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.48  SD.1106 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.63  SD.714 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 63) of Joan B. Lovely, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expanding access to adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.67  SD.1449 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.77  SD.722 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.81  SD.1773 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Brendan P. Crighton, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and Mike Connolly for legislation regarding municipal form-based zoning codes. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.107  SD.1818 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Michael D. Brady, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.138  HD.1270 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.156  SD.1829 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.175  SD.1220 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.180  HD.1167 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to municipal master plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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.
S.255  SD.618 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 255) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Denise Provost, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish food allergy plans. Education.
S.257  SD.773 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Andres X. Vargas, William N. Brownsberger, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to school lunch. Education.
S.263  SD.579 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
S.266  SD.1764 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Daniel J. Hunt, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve literacy skills. Education.
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.
S.288  SD.1744 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
S.301  SD.1086 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
S.305  SD.1805 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Rodrigues, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure language readiness in deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
S.364  SD.1894 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.
S.367  SD.758 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs.
S.368  SD.1660 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs.
S.378  SD.1868 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a special community care retirement communities commission. Elder Affairs.
S.396  SD.1695 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws.
S.404  SD.1454 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.414  SD.768 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to use of ranked choice voting in elections. Election Laws.
S.420  SD.1800 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.462  SD.896 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.463  SD.1366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.468  HD.2810 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 468) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Paul Brodeur and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study school starting times and schedules. Education.
S.507  SD.1712 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 507) of Michael O. Moore, James T. Welch, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.534  SD.587 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.541  HD.2496 By Messrs. Naughton of Clinton and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., James M. Kelcourse and others for legislation to establish a panel on gifted children and their education in public schools. Education.
S.565  SD.2093 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Julian Cyr, Kay Khan, James T. Welch, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to lactation support through proper reimbursement. Financial Services.
S.587  SD.1450 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Cindy F. Friedman, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish health equity for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
S.595  SD.976 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, Diana DiZoglio, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.
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.
S.606  SD.1680 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
S.612  SD.920 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
S.675  SD.2199 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.677  SD.1167 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 677) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
S.678  SD.1501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
S.680  SD.1711 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children with medical complexity. Health Care Financing.
S.690  SD.986 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.704  SD.818 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.
S.739  SD.1227 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Moran, William N. Brownsberger, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents. Higher Education.
S.740  SD.762 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
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.
S.764  SD.817 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.773  SD.334 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
S.775  SD.1640 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. Housing.
S.779  SD.1941 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a multi-family housing incentive pilot program. Housing.
S.780  SD.1944 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a roadmap for housing solutions. Housing.
S.781  SD.1099 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
S.787  SD.1985 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Julian Cyr, Mike Connolly, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote cluster residential development. Housing.
S.788  SD.2106 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote accessory dwelling units as a housing option. Housing.
S.824  SD.526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards , Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
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.
S.913  SD.625 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.937  SD.1477 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.
H.964  HD.103 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor. Financial Services.
S.976  SD.816 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce tobacco sales to minors. The Judiciary.
S.995  SD.2126 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
S.1077  SD.1525 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael O. Moore, Bradford Hill, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1145  SD.1479 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Cindy F. Friedman, Ruth B. Balser, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1150  SD.684 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of John F. Keenan, Louis L. Kafka, Jason M. Lewis, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1157  SD.835 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to care by removing barriers to practice for psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1189  SD.1638 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Adam G. Hinds, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the local infrastructure development program. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1209  SD.109 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
S.1213  SD.1218 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
S.1219  SD.935 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Rebecca L. Rausch, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to prohibit non-consensual pelvic examinations. Public Health.
S.1233  SD.1995 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Julian Cyr, Kay Khan, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
S.1235  SD.2096 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Julian Cyr, Walter F. Timilty, Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to step therapy and patient safety. Public Health.
S.1237  SD.2115 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1237) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health.
H.1260  HD.1865 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to providing tenants the first opportunity to purchase certain property. Housing.
H.1264  HD.2395 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
S.1266  SD.1060 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health.
S.1279  SD.905 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of John F. Keenan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis, Donald H. Wong and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
S.1292  SD.914 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to health care in underserved areas of Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1293  SD.916 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
S.1303  SD.1739 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
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.1325  HD.1868 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Andres X. Vargas, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review housing production and equity in the Commonwealth. Housing.
S.1330  SD.772 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to support access, value and equity in health care. Public Health.
S.1334  SD.1883 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health. Public Health.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1396  SD.557 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1396) of Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Jason M. Lewis and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1401  SD.926 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1412  SD.1510 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1412) of Cindy F. Friedman, William N. Brownsberger, Timothy R. Whelan, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lockup facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1430  SD.1741 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Denise Provost, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1441  SD.814 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1604  SD.344 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide tax relief to seniors while creating affordable housing. Revenue.
S.1606  SD.1231 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction. Revenue.
S.1618  SD.746 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Diana DiZoglio, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.1646  SD.863 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
S.1659  SD.1307 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1659) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian W. Murray, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to report on the people's budget. Revenue.
S.1694  SD.1008 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
H.1700  HD.1125 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to ensuring access to addiction services to residents of secure facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1712  HD.3819 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1739  HD.2583 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1863  SD.1636 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Adam G. Hinds, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tiny homes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1872  SD.1425 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate May 6 as Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1877  SD.1495 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1877) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1924  SD.1817 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1932  SD.987 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1937  SD.1324 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jennifer E. Benson, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1938  SD.1643 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Cynthia Stone Creem, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish rate options to reduce customer costs and lower peak demand. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1941  SD.1246 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1941) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize resiliency measures under commercial property assessed clean energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1942  HD.2883 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
S.1983  SD.1069 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1983) of Eric P. Lesser, William N. Brownsberger, Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1987  SD.1710 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the green communities program to mitigate climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2005  SD.757 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2021  SD.1780 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2021) of Nick Collins, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Brian M. Ashe, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to evaluate existing funding for the promotion of, and workforce development in, tourism, arts and culture. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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.
S.2043  SD.667 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide identification to homeless youth and families. Transportation.
S.2049  SD.2167 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2049) of Nick Collins, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to micro-mobility and motorized scooters. Transportation.
S.2057  SD.897 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2057) of Cynthia Stone Creem, William N. Brownsberger, Jason M. Lewis, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hands free cell phone devices. Transportation.
S.2061  SD.1143 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility. Transportation.
S.2063  SD.1214 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2063) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mike Connolly, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic and encourage shared rides. Transportation.
S.2071  SD.1882 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electric bicycles. Transportation.
S.2094  SD.1109 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of Anne M. Gobi, Jennifer E. Benson, Steven S. Howitt, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.
S.2120  SD.1383 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
S.2443  Senate, December 23, 2019 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. (Senate, No. 2443).
S.2447  Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2447).
S.2463  Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
S.2466  Senate, January 16, 2020 -- The committee Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 110) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to vehicle recalls,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2466).
S.2491  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 844) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to update the definition of sexual assault counsellor to expand confidentiality protections,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2491).
S.2493  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
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.
S.2555  SENATE, February 20, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (Senate, No. 2043), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2555).
S.2576  Senate, February 27, 2020– Text of the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (being the text of Senate, No. 2555, printed as amended)
S.2580  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2592  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
S.2660  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).
S.2664  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Andres X. Vargas, Mary S. Keefe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote student nutrition, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664)
S.2667  April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667).
S.2670  April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).
S.2675  Senate, May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of William N. Brownsberger, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to community corrections,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675). [Senator Tran dissenting].
S.2676  May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676).
S.2697  May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2697).
H.2741  HD.224 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2745  June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
S.2769  SENATE, June 18, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services (Senate, No. 612) (also based on Senate, No. 596), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act Putting Patients First" (Senate, No. 2769).
S.2770  SD.2838 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2770) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jay D. Livingstone and William N. Brownsberger for legislation to authorize the lease of the former Lee Pool Complex located in the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2796  Senate, June 25, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill Putting Patients First (being the text of Senate, No. 2769, printed as amended)
S.2805  Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).
S.2844  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
S.2848  Senate, July 28, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Lewis) as a new draft for Senate, No. 1877.
S.2905  Senate, Semtmber 8, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2905).
S.2973  An Act promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking
S.2978  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
S.2979  Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021.
S.2984  An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first
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.3550  HD.2092 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3550) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the language readiness of deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
H.3599  HD.1456 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3599) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to certain rental car fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3600  HD.2273 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3600) of David M. Rogers and others relative to labeling by professional cosmetic manufacturers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.3814  HD.4167 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3814) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Jonathan Hecht and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the town council) relative to the construction of improvements to Arsenal Park in the town of Watertown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3835  HD.1130 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4241  HD.4659 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4241) of Jonathan Hecht, John J. Lawn, Jr., and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the town council) that the city known as the town of Watertown be authorized to grant fifteen additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4430  authorizing a study of starting times and schedules
H.4531  An Act ensuring access to addiction services
H.4564  HD.4835 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4603  An Act relative to statewide grand juries
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4688  An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness
H.4723  An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4783  An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.