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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Jason M. Lewis Democrat - Fifth Middlesex

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4121 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day relative to income for certain state employees covered by expired collective bargaining agreements. Public Service.
S.45  SD.622 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Harriette L. Chandler, Susan L. Moran, Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.47  SD.2134 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.57  SD.2423 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 57) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to create the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.64  SD.1299 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to vertical integration for medical marijuana businesses. Cannabis Policy.
H.73  An Act further providing for early voting by mail
S.82  SD.1005 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Harriette L. Chandler, Hannah Kane and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.96  SD.430 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.117  SD.1107 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.130  HD.1440 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Joan Meschino, Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.131  HD.3986 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 131) of Frank A. Moran, Bud L. Williams and others relative to establishing within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development a digital equity broadband adoption program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.142  SD.1467 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.148  SD.160 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.166  SD.199 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 166) of Michael D. Brady, Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.199  HD.1158 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.202  SD.1020 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 202) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.218  HD.1801 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.225  HD.1488 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.227  HD.938 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to equal access to community care for elders and disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.229  HD.3702 By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Kate Hogan, Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.230  SD.848 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 230) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James M. Murphy, Steven G. Xiarhos, Adam J. Scanlon 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.
S.294  SD.417 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.303  SD.392 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
S.314  SD.519 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.
S.318  SD.2178 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
H.341  HD.260 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.384  HD.929 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.403  SD.609 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve nursing home job standards and care quality. Elder Affairs.
S.413  SD.1060 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve employer standards for Massachusetts nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
S.420  SD.1083 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.
S.459  SD.1002 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to foster voter opportunities, trust, equity and security. Election Laws.
S.471  SD.451 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 471) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.474  SD.2458 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 474) of Adam G. Hinds, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the voting rights of eligible incarcerated people. Election Laws.
S.475  SD.994 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.
S.484  SD.39 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Maria Duaime Robinson, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Danillo A. Sena and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize access and improving laws in voting. Election Laws.
S.501  SD.2310 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote sustainable development and infrastructure, economic security, and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.504  SD.1923 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.524  SD.146 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 524) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Tami L. Gouveia, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.525  SD.149 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.530  SD.1317 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.552  HD.1883 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.564  HD.3159 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 564) of Michael S. Day and others relative to nutrition in public schools. Education.
S.569  SD.2101 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mattress stewardship plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.581  HD.646 By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.582  HD.1663 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 582) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.
H.605  HD.1960 By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
S.613  SD.2 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Bruce E. Tarr, Tommy Vitolo, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.623  SD.1029 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.643  SD.1364 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services.
S.646  SD.1789 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of John Cronin, Meghan Kilcoyne, Michael P. Kushmerek, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
S.649  SD.1394 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Julian Cyr and Jason M. Lewis relative to fair access for qualifying patients. Financial Services.
S.664  SD.1440 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services.
S.665  SD.1712 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
H.673  HD.3454 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues. Education.
S.673  SD.605 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care.. Financial Services.
S.690  SD.1135 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy. Financial Services.
H.692  HD.1167 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.700  HD.1359 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
H.714  HD.1161 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.722  HD.380 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.724  HD.1357 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 724) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to improve nursing home job standards and care quality. Elder Affairs.
H.726  HD.2410 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 726) of Ruth B. Balser and others that the Department of Public Health establish an exchange to facilitate the purchasing of personal protective equipment by elder care providers. Elder Affairs.
S.726  SD.607 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Michael F. Rush, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., William M. Straus, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services.
H.727  HD.2981 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 727) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.728  HD.840 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 728) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.
H.733  HD.1664 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 733) of Claire D. Cronin, Sean Garballey and others for the passage of a resolve to improve employer standards for nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.737  HD.2095 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 737) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Elder Affairs.
S.743  SD.2256 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing.
S.748  SD.527 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Joanne M. Comerford, Harriette L. Chandler, Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing.
S.749  SD.1031 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
H.751  HD.3005 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a senior center assistance board to assist in the construction or rehabilitation of facilities housing senior centers. Elder Affairs.
S.756  SD.1285 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Julian Cyr, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to step therapy and patient safety. Health Care Financing.
S.759  SD.1788 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Julian Cyr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
S.761  SD.1015 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler 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.763  SD.1909 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
S.766  SD.546 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.768  SD.1568 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile kids. Health Care Financing.
S.771  SD.2217 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing.
S.773  SD.749 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Walter F. Timilty, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing.
S.774  SD.1260 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.
S.799  SD.1929 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable access to maternal postpartum care. Health Care Financing.
H.805  HD.1536 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to opportunities, trust, equity, and security for voting. Election Laws.
S.805  SD.293 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Michael O. Moore, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady, Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.
S.811  SD.1422 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation relative to consistent treatment of life estates. Health Care Financing.
S.821  SD.625 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 821) of Harriette L. Chandler, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure students' access to academic transcripts. Higher Education.
S.829  SD.426 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
S.836  SD.2161 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Higher Education.
S.846  SD.1763 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio 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.851  HD.271 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.861  SD.1990 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to affirmatively furthering fair housing. Housing.
S.868  SD.565 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower cities and towns to impose a fee on certain real estate transactions to support affordable housing. Housing.
H.869  HD.3596 By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to reducing single-use plastics from the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.872  SD.2469 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to leverage additional resources for local housing authorities. Housing.
S.874  SD.1906 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carlos González and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
H.878  HD.1553 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 878) of Michael S. Day and others relative to recycling costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.881  HD.3830 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recycling by state agencies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.885  SD.1248 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 885) of Anne M. Gobi, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing.
S.889  SD.1667 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the stabilization of rents and evictions in towns and cities facing distress in the housing market. Housing.
H.890  HD.1940 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.890  SD.1672 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carlos González, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
S.891  SD.1802 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent COVID-19 evictions and foreclosures and promote an equitable housing recovery.. Housing.
S.898  SD.1899 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.
H.901  HD.1736 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.902  HD.922 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.905  HD.3032 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.917  HD.1003 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of William C. Galvin, Jason M. Lewis and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.921  SD.798 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.937  SD.292 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.939  SD.1466 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tram T. Nguyen, Natalie M. Higgins, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to improve protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary.
S.940  SD.2115 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
S.947  SD.2181 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to support survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records.. The Judiciary.
H.956  HD.3006 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 956) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.956  SD.1183 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, Brendan P. Crighton, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect LGBTQ victims. The Judiciary.
S.959  SD.721 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.
H.965  HD.1592 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.966  HD.2424 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.979  HD.2145 By Messrs. Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of Steven C. Owens, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.980  HD.3073 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the consideration and disclosure of climate change risks in applications for a state permits. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.982  HD.3087 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.996  SD.1893 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 996) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.
H.997  HD.3420 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of David M. Rogers and others relative to residential solid waste disposal and the implementation of mandatory reporting standards for cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.997  SD.2277 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 997) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Elizabeth A. Malia, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and others for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary.
H.998  HD.3430 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1035  SD.1239 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.
S.1037  SD.1642 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.
S.1051  SD.972 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Adam G. Hinds, Maura Healey, Carol A. Doherty, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the hate crime statutes. The Judiciary.
H.1062  HD.3587 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1062) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
S.1093  SD.240 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1093) of Mark C. Montigny, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Danielle W. Gregoire, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.1100  HD.1235 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1100) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Michael F. Rush and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
S.1111  SD.796 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Michael O. Moore, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
S.1133  SD.1234 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kay Khan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary.
S.1157  SD.1271 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1165  SD.973 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Harriette L. Chandler, Carol A. Doherty, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide pathways for Certified Nursing Assistants. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1171  SD.995 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Harriette L. Chandler, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1173  SD.2371 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patricia D. Jehlen, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1179  SD.774 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1187  SD.1717 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of James B. Eldridge, Christopher Hendricks, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1194  HD.2320 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to require insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for certain services. Financial Services.
S.1196  SD.1100 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1196  HD.2191 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1196) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to insurance coverage for abortion and abortion-related care. Financial Services.
S.1200  SD.2426 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Paul R. Feeney, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1201  HD.1355 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to ensuring access to certain medications. Financial Services.
S.1213  SD.1811 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1214  SD.1981 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers.. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1215  SD.1989 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employee definition harmonization. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1217  SD.644 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1236  SD.412 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1236  HD.853 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Michael S. Day and others relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.
H.1246  HD.1408 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the adjustment or recovery of medical assistance and protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1257  SD.2424 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a commission on the history of state institutions for people with developmental and mental health disabilities in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1266  HD.2640 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1266) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Health Care Financing.
H.1267  HD.2656 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of Denise C. Garlick, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
H.1268  HD.2529 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1268) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing nursing facility inflationary costs. Health Care Financing.
S.1273  SD.1828 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of Julian Cyr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1274  SD.2065 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care, and emergency services through 988 implementation. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1283  SD.2386 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the constitutional rights and human dignity of prisoners on mental health watch. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1284  HD.1988 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of Kay Khan, Colleen M. Garry and Joseph D. McKenna relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Health Care Financing.
S.1285  SD.1055 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1290  HD.1500 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to nutrition assistance programs and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1310  HD.2945 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of David M. Rogers and others relative to equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1311  HD.1603 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to step therapy and patient safety. Health Care Financing.
S.1320  SD.1536 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Michael D. Brady, Susan Williams Gifford, Mathew J. Muratore, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to zoning for flood insurance rate maps by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1322  SD.1471 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1325  HD.1224 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1333  SD.710 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1339  HD.1148 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education.
S.1346  SD.1749 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1372  SD.1595 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to emergency contraception. Public Health.
H.1377  HD.1911 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a fee up to 2 per cent of the purchase price upon the transfer of certain real property. Housing.
S.1380  SD.1085 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Nick Collins, Bradford Hill, Christopher Hendricks, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
S.1382  SD.579 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia A. Duffy, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation relative to healthy and green public schools. Public Health.
S.1384  SD.801 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susan L. Moran, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1386  SD.1067 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Thomas M. Stanley, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accelerate improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
S.1403  SD.1547 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Julian Cyr, Denise C. Garlick, Christina A. Minicucci, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establish and implement a Food and Health Pilot Program. Public Health.
S.1404  SD.1614 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1404) of Julian Cyr, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health.
H.1417  HD.3891 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing.
H.1428  HD.3277 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
H.1434  HD.3030 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Frank A. Moran, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish ongoing stabilization of the housing market for renters and homeowners during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.1437  HD.2778 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of David M. Rogers and others relative to housing and insurance coverage for certain pet owners. Housing.
S.1438  SD.1951 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of Barry R. Finegold, Michael F. Rush, Diana DiZoglio, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to athletic training. Public Health.
S.1445  SD.748 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
S.1447  SD.1742 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
S.1452  SD.689 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of John F. Keenan, Steven G. Xiarhos, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health.
S.1454  SD.300 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline COVID-19 vaccination sign-up in Massachusetts. Public Health.
H.1460  HD.298 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1460) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to certain inmates. The Judiciary.
H.1462  HD.1608 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to pretrial release and probation. The Judiciary.
S.1471  SD.1810 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1471) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
S.1475  SD.1931 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Joan B. Lovely, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Public Health.
S.1477  SD.1360 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam J. Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.
S.1494  SD.1120 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
S.1496  SD.1551 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Michael O. Moore, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the certification of resident care assistants. Public Health.
S.1510  SD.254 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
H.1513  HD.822 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1513) of Michael S. Day and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.
S.1515  SD.699 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health.
S.1517  SD.1499 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
S.1519  SD.2266 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
S.1541  SD.2417 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1545  SD.1962 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of William N. Brownsberger, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automated enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1552  SD.2342 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1556  SD.1049 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1556) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1558  SD.799 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1559  SD.800 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1565  HD.3995 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
S.1566  SD.2032 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1566) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1578  SD.415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1579  SD.532 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.1601  SD.151 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1606  SD.1177 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Mark C. Montigny, Steven G. Xiarhos, Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1613  SD.326 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1613) of Michael O. Moore, Paul R. Feeney, Diana DiZoglio, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1709  HD.718 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1714  HD.1842 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary.
H.1761  HD.3437 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to prostitution justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1795  HD.1957 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Liz Miranda and others relative to juvenile justice data collection. The Judiciary.
S.1799  SD.2431 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. Moore for legislation to exempt zero-emission commercial vehicles from the sales tax. Revenue.
H.1808  HD.1889 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to certain court records in eviction actions. The Judiciary.
S.1812  SD.173 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.
S.1815  SD.1438 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. Revenue.
H.1824  HD.2845 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1824) of Tram T. Nguyen, Bradford Hill and others relative to convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
S.1839  SD.428 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue.
S.1852  SD.140 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1852) of James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
S.1853  SD.611 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1874  SD.2129 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1874) of Adam Gomez, Erika Uyterhoeven, Joanne M. Comerford, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.
S.1890  SD.1340 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1890) of John F. Keenan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.
S.1897  SD.172 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
H.1900  HD.2830 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1919  SD.1799 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1919) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Thomas P. Walsh, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements to help businesses impacted by the Phase IV reopening plan. Revenue.
H.1935  HD.1000 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1959  HD.967 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1961  HD.531 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1973  SD.1592 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education. Revenue.
H.1974  HD.1546 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1974) of Sean Garballey, Maria Duaime Robinson and others relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1984  HD.1459 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2008  SD.2413 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2026  SD.638 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and Elizabeth A. Malia relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2027  SD.664 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the second Monday in October as indigenous people's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2030  SD.1774 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2032  HD.2576 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2032) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2034  SD.1339 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcos A. Devers, Adam J. Scanlon, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2040  SD.2251 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2059  SD.141 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Cindy F. Friedman, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2066  HD.672 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) 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.
S.2067  SD.1211 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2067) of Adam G. Hinds and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish a needs assessment of municipal public safety and security facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2081  HD.2692 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish the behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.2086  SD.278 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2089  HD.3974 By Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to require the determination of qualified mental health professionals prior to prisoners being placed on mental health watch. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2090  HD.3868 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Sean Garballey and others relative to establishing a special commission to study and report on the history of state institutions for people with developmental and mental health disabilities in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2116  HD.4075 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2122  HD.1649 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of James J. O'Day, Sean Garballey and others relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.2127  SD.2390 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2128  SD.2398 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate electric vehicle ownership among low- and middle-income families. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2129  SD.2408 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to make electric vehicles more affordable. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2130  SD.2409 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2130) of Michael J. Barrett, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to convert the MBTA bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2131  SD.2419 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2131) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2133  SD.2477 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2135  SD.1418 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2136  SD.2205 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to clean electricity, heating, and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2148  HD.3979 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the business of operating a commercial boarding or training kennels or commercial breeder kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2148  SD.2340 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2149  SD.2483 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2149) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, David Allen Robertson and Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2150  SD.674 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2150) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis and Maura Healey for legislation relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2159  SD.259 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2170  SD.2325 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2186  SD.2206 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2186) of Adam Gomez, Eric P. Lesser, Orlando Ramos, Michelle L. Ciccolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure a healthy future for environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2197  SD.2381 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Eric P. Lesser, Adam Gomez, Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent biomass energy to protect the air we breathe. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2226  SD.2102 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2226) of Marc R. Pacheco, Maria Duaime Robinson, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for building justice with jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2230  HD.2696 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2230) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities exposed to transportation pollution. Public Health.
S.2239  SD.1887 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2240  SD.1637 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2240) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to protect Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2246  SD.2105 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2246  HD.2488 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the training of certified nurses aides. Public Health.
S.2251  SD.1246 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2255  SD.2411 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2255) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.
H.2256  HD.835 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to prohibit the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
S.2260  SD.1415 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2260) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a resilient transportation system. Transportation.
S.2261  SD.1557 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE). Transportation.
H.2264  HD.2536 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to further regulate access to emergency contraception. Public Health.
H.2270  HD.523 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2270) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
S.2273  SD.1613 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2273) of William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Elizabeth A. Malia, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
S.2282  SD.411 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation.
S.2289  SD.273 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2289) of Brendan P. Crighton, Adam Gomez, Harriette L. Chandler, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency. Transportation.
H.2298  HD.2459 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Public Health.
S.2304  SD.2040 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2304) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions. Transportation.
S.2309  SD.2303 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electric bicycles. Transportation.
H.2329  HD.1712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2329) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2333  HD.1421 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of certain drinks with added sugar on school grounds. Public Health.
H.2341  HD.3684 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.2343  HD.1169 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of John J. Lawn, Jr. and others for legislation to provide access to complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
H.2348  HD.2071 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
H.2354  HD.651 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
H.2370  HD.1283 By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.
H.2372  HD.2776 By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2372) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to Medicaid coverage for physical, emotional, and educational support services provided by trained professionals. Public Health.
H.2381  HD.1456 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. O'Day, John J. Mahoney and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.2399  HD.2246 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to medical abortion or medication abortion at health centers at public institutions of higher education. Public Health.
S.2402  SD.167 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2402) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2418  HD.1165 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2418) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2457  SD.1035 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2457) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2470  Senate, June 10, 2021 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2470).
H.2480  HD.3041 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Mary S. Keefe, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2481  HD.2243 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2481) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2481  An Act upgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards
H.2484  HD.3664 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2493  Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
S.2494  Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2494).
S.2495  Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize a consent program to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2495).
H.2504  HD.3269 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Liz Miranda and others relative to prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2519  HD.3807 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2519) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency law enforcement services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2519  Senate, September 2, 2021 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2519).
S.2525  Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting).
S.2534  An Act relative to healthy youth
S.2540  Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (being the text of Senate, No. 2533, printed as amended).
S.2541  Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (being the text of Senate, No. 2534, printed as amended)
S.2545  SENATE, Thursday, September 30, 2021 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 459),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2545).
S.2553  SD.2754 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2553) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance child care relief. Revenue.
S.2554  Senate, October 6, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (being the text of Senate, No. 2545, printed as amended)
S.2557  Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557).
S.2573  Senate, November 9, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law.(Senate, No. 1606),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2573).
S.2583  Senate, November 17, 2021 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect pregnant and postpartum patients; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable access to maternal postpartum care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to extend MassHealth standard coverage to pregnant and postpartum residents of the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2583).
S.2603  Senate, December 20, 2021 -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill upgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards (Senate, No. 2481) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4194; by inserting an emergency preamble and striking out the title and inserting a new title),-- reports, a “Bill further regulating hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2615  Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2279) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2615).
S.2636  Senate, February 3, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2273) of William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Elizabeth A. Malia, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to promote bicycle safety, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2636).
S.2651  An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
S.2663  Senate, February 7, 2022 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to vertical integration for medical marijuana businesses, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 64).
S.2675  Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 202) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Paul R. Feeney relative to fair housing education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to end housing discrimination in the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 333) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require real estate licensing education to include a fair housing training component; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 428) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675).
S.2688  Senate, February 14, 2022 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Jason M. Lewis and Susan L. Moran for legislation to establish a commission on transparency and use of artificial intelligence in government decision-making, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2688).
S.2695  Senate, February 10, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency (being the text of Senate, No. 2651, printed as amended).
S.2704  Senate, February 17, 2022 -- The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day (Senate, No. 2059),-- reports, that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day" (Senate, No. 2704).
H.2714  HD.290 By Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2714) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Donald H. Wong (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Wakefield to employ retired police officers as special police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2723  Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Paul R. Feeney, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723).
S.2730  Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools (Senate, No. 1445) (also based on Senate, No. 2016),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products" (Senate, No. 2730).
S.2731  Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to expanding equitable access to maternal postpartum care (Senate, No. 2583),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2731).
S.2746  Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 821) of Harriette L. Chandler, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure students' access to academic transcripts, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2746).
S.2748  Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Harriette L. Chandler and Steven C. Owens for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Julian Cyr, Adam J. Scanlon and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Jason M. Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Kip A. Diggs and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2748).
S.2749  Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of John Cronin for legislation for  equitable workforce development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the capacity of career technical schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 357) of Jason M. Lewis, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jack Patrick Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2749).
S.2781  Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of certain drinks with added sugar on school grounds, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2781).
S.2809  Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electric bicycles, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2809).
S.2815  Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2815).
H.2826  HD.452 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.
S.2856  Senate, May 2, 2022 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Michael F. Rush, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., William M. Straus, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2856).
S.2883  Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
H.2890  HD.1252 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue.
S.2893  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893).
S.2895  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2895).
H.2896  HD.344 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2896) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Jason M. Lewis and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to establish an artist workspace tax credit. Revenue.
S.2896  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2896).
H.2899  HD.1851 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to recording fees paid by certified public accountants to registers of deeds and assistant recorders under the community preservation law. Revenue.
S.2903  Provider Access
S.2922  Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mattress stewardship plan; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 570) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, John H. Rogers, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2922).
S.2924  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 2554) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4367; and by inserting an before the enacting clause an emergency preamble),-- reports, a “Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security" (Senate, No. 2924).
S.2929  Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2929).
H.2931  HD.1147 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2931) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.
H.2969  HD.1020 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2969) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.
S.2970  Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2970).
S.2971  Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to create the public safety building authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Steven G. Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Walter F. Timilty and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Board of Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2457) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of James J. O'Day and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2971).
H.2972  HD.1420 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2972) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
S.2973  An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care
H.2985  HD.1229 By Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to establish an employer student loan repayment tax credit. Revenue.
S.2994  An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns
S.2997  Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended)
H.3043  HD.2902 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
S.3047  HOMES ACT (Housing Opportunity and Mobility Eviction Sealing)
H.3080  HD.3207 By Ms. Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3080) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.
H.3117  HD.272 By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3117) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart July 8th as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also to be known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the declaration of rights that rendered slavery unconstitutional in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3124  HD.2423 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3124) of Mindy Domb and others relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3152  HD.2828 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to further regulate the participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.3152  Senate, December 12, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill supporting parents running for public office (Senate, No. 475),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3152).
H.3161  HD.930 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.3181  Senate, January 3, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the House Bill relative to pesticides (House, No. 4931); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3181.
H.3192  HD.3666 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3192) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart August 31 as overdose awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3199  HD.3674 By Messrs. Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others relative to state agency language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3255  HD.1305 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3255) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to the implementation of an electric vehicle motor vehicle fleet program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3259  HD.454 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3259) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the determination of allowed return on equity for certain utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3285  HD.824 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3285) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3286  HD.863 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Michael S. Day and others that the Energy Facilities Siting Board consider requests of municipalities for reimbursement of application expenses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3288  HD.3551 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3288) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3289  HD.4039 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to expand the bottle bill to include any drinkable liquid intended for human oral consumption. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3292  HD.1972 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3292) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3298  HD.3472 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3298) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to providing the opportunity for natural gas customers to connect to non-emitting renewable thermal infrastructure and to establish a gas transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3332  HD.2997 By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and others relative to the inclusion of miniature beverage containers in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3333  HD.3753 By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3333) of Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and others relative to biomass energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3336  HD.3679 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3336) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3347  HD.1159 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3347) of Joan Meschino and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3352  HD.1614 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3352) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3365  HD.3338 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3365) of Maria Duaime Robinson, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish the building justice with jobs task force and to adopt housing regulations mandating minimum energy efficiency, energy performance or related energy standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3372  HD.3805 By Ms. Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3372) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity and net zero carbon emissions across all sectors of the Commonwealth by the year 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3377  HD.1662 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3377) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3385  HD.2641 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3385) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3453  HD.2885 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3453) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to debt-based incarceration and suspensions of certain motor vehicle and parking violations. Transportation.
H.3454  HD.255 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3454) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Thomas M. Stanley and others for the establishment of a vehicle mileage user fee task force (including members of the General Court) to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection and other related matters. Transportation.
H.3456  HD.448 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to eligibility for application for motor vehicle learners' permits and drivers' licenses. Transportation.
H.3509  HD.3057 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3509) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation.
H.3560  HD.2146 By Mr. Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of Steven C. Owens and others relative to fees and fines assessed on EZ-Pass account holders. Transportation.
H.3658  HD.460 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3658) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3732  HD.1237 By Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3732) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.3735  HD.3418 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3735) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of September as polycystic ovary syndrome awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3821  HD.1617 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3991  HD.4206 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4082  HD.3690 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4082) of David M. Rogers and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to establish a high emissions vehicle retirement program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4110  HD.4352 By Messrs. Ultrino of Malden and Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino, Paul J. Donato and Jason M. Lewis relative to charter schools and the uniform procurement act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4202  HD.4461 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others relative to waivers for non-fault overpayments of certain unemployment insurance benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4328  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4339  An Act prohibiting license revocation for student loan default
H.4459  An Act relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency
H.4461  An Act relative to work and family mobility
H.4465  An Act to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education
H.4470  House bill No. 4461, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. February 16, 2022.
H.4505  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4542  An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs
H.4600  An Act relative to pesticides
H.4603  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4604  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4606  An Act to protect injured workers
H.4640  An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety
H.4681  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement.
H.4694  An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission
H.4698  An Act relative to the scheduling of employees
H.4748  An Act relative to breast cancer equity and early detection
H.4780  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4786  An Act relative to helium balloons
H.4805  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to work and family mobility (House, No. 4547), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4805).
H.4820  An Act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging
H.4821  An Act to require public universities to provide medication abortion
H.4826  An Act relative to plastic bag reduction
H.4827  An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment
H.4851  An Act to save recycling costs in the commonwealth
H.4853  An Act to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment.
H.4872  An Act relative to language access and inclusion
H.4928  An Act to create alternatives for community emergency services (ACES)
H.4929  An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety
H.4930  An Act expanding protections for reproductive rights
H.4931  An Act relative to pesticides
H.4954  An Act expanding protections for reproductive rights
H.5018  An Act ensuring access to addiction services
H.5031  An Act to modernize participation in public meetings
H.5085  An Act to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution
H.5090  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill expanding protections for reproductive rights (House, No. 4954), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5090).
H.5104  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.5381  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).
H.5403  HD.5538 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to continue the employment of Anthony Del Signore, the assistant fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.5405  HD.5537 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.