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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.52 | SD.1958 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of Barry R. Finegold, Andres X. Vargas and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation to remove barriers to internet regulation, competition and affordability. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
H.126 | HD.2065 | By Mrs. Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 126) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on blockchain and cryptocurrency. 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. | |
H.135 | HD.3228 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of David M. Rogers, Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
S.136 | SD.2170 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
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. | |
H.202 | HD.3095 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.206 | HD.2972 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a diaper insufficiency fund. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.211 | HD.1039 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Paul J. Donato and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
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.219 | HD.1981 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 219) of Sean Garballey and others relative to enhancing hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental 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.244 | HD.932 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 244) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to require family child care licensees to disclose when such licensees are not covered by liability insurance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.260 | HD.1937 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 260) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.264 | HD.2324 | By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.406 | HD.2330 | By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.469 | HD.2974 | By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of Joseph F. Wagner and others relative to further regulating telephone solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.469 | SD.1956 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Barry R. Finegold and Andres X. Vargas for legislation relative to the feasibility of mobile voting for active-duty service members, voters with disabilities and municipalities. Election Laws. | |
H.505 | HD.4004 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to encourage competitive business opportunities for minority-owned business. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
H.565 | HD.1433 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to ensure equitable access to education and special education services for all students. 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. | |
H.666 | HD.1435 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 666) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to career technical schools and programs. Education. | |
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. | |
H.677 | HD.3636 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to special education finance. Education. | |
H.679 | HD.3638 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to high quality early childhood education. Education. | |
H.680 | HD.3639 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 680) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study high-quality technology-enabled teaching and learning practices. Education. | |
H.681 | HD.3640 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to teacher preparation and certification. Education. | |
H.682 | HD.3641 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 682) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to develop an alternative process for granting educator licensure to achieve educator diversity. Education. | |
H.686 | HD.2698 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education. | |
H.689 | HD.3871 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 689) of David M. Rogers, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish an integrated cultural studies curriculum in schools. Education. | |
H.691 | HD.611 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education. | |
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.693 | HD.3204 | By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 693) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Education. | |
H.699 | HD.3123 | By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 699) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to vocational education. Education. | |
H.734 | HD.3903 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to food assistance for senior citizens. Elder Affairs. | |
H.747 | HD.2522 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
H.769 | HD.1418 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws. | |
H.778 | HD.966 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 778) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
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. | |
H.806 | HD.1422 | By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 806) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration. Election Laws. | |
H.836 | HD.3253 | By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 836) of Chynah Tyler, Liz Miranda and others relative to the voting rights of eligible incarcerated people. Election Laws. | |
H.876 | HD.866 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.880 | HD.3556 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to requiring reserve electric power at wastewater treatment facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.896 | HD.1267 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.1056 | HD.3460 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize annual lung cancer screenings for firefighters. Financial Services. | |
H.1089 | HD.1214 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services. | |
H.1098 | HD.961 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services. | |
H.1102 | HD.2263 | By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Carlos González and others relative to community reinvestment goals for banks. Financial Services. | |
H.1132 | HD.2450 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services. | |
S.1216 | SD.2309 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tram T. Nguyen and Andres X. Vargas for legislation to establish a Commission on Unemployment Trust Fund Solvency. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
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.1308 | HD.3757 | By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of Smitty Pignatelli, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1319 | HD.2029 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
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. | |
H.1331 | HD.3072 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
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. | |
H.1352 | HD.1890 | By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1359 | HD.310 | By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1359) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to late fees for no interest student loans. Higher Education. | |
H.1372 | HD.1696 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1372) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. | |
H.1385 | HD.3218 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing. | |
H.1396 | HD.1710 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to municipal affordable housing incentives and services. Housing. | |
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.1426 | HD.2984 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. 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.1436 | HD.2441 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others for legislation to establish a statewide right to counsel program for evictions to promote housing stability and prevent homelessness. Housing. | |
H.1496 | HD.2411 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to releasing personal information of police officers. The Judiciary. | |
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. | |
H.1519 | HD.1511 | By Representatives Day of Stoneham and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1519) of Michael S. Day, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary. | |
H.1522 | HD.3432 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1522) of Michael S. Day and others relative to interference or attempted interference by threats, intimidation or coercion in civil rights actions. The Judiciary. | |
H.1531 | HD.2315 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. | |
S.1576 | SD.1258 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Diana DiZoglio, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, Clean Water Action, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.1643 | HD.3052 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to improve protections for domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
H.1644 | HD.3058 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1644) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary. | |
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.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. | |
H.1806 | HD.2942 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1806) of Frank A. Moran, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to further regulate community corrections. The Judiciary. | |
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. | |
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. | |
H.1907 | HD.447 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1907) of Steven Ultrino, Chynah Tyler and others relative to prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary. | |
H.1956 | HD.3480 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1956) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to protecting certain hospitality workers. 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. | |
H.1970 | HD.1643 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1970) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1971 | HD.3462 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to determining the wage employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1972 | HD.356 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1972) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. 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.2009 | HD.2002 | By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.2020 | HD.3957 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Liz Miranda and others relative to wage transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.2031 | HD.2219 | By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
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. | |
H.2046 | HD.613 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
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.2304 | HD.1669 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
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.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.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.2350 | HD.2994 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to further regulate PFAS chemicals in consumer products. 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.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.2386 | HD.3120 | By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2386) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. 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. | |
H.2401 | HD.3336 | By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to create health education programs to reduce the burden of kidney disease. Public Health. | |
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. | |
H.2465 | HD.2632 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2475 | HD.1872 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2475) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
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. | |
H.2491 | HD.302 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2491) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
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). | ||
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.2541 | Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (being the text of Senate, No. 2534, printed as amended) | ||
H.2547 | HD.326 | By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
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.2571 | Senate, November 8, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571). | ||
H.2620 | HD.1802 | By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service. | |
H.2640 | HD.236 | By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2640) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
H.2648 | HD.1230 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2648) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service. | |
S.2687 | Senate, February 14, 2022 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to data security and privacy; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal biometric data; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 136) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to data privacy, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2687). | ||
H.2765 | HD.263 | By Mr. Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2765) of David Allen Robertson and others relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers. Public Service. | |
H.2808 | HD.1794 | By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service. | |
S.2837 | Senate, April 19, 2022 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to expunge juvenile and young adult records; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2837). | ||
H.2842 | HD.657 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue. | |
H.2860 | HD.1544 | By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue. | |
H.2863 | HD.2111 | By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to providing for a "WorkAbility" tax credit to employers for wages paid to qualified employees with disabilities. Revenue. | |
S.2873 | Senate, May 12, 2022 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873). | ||
H.2916 | HD.3942 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2916) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and Andres X. Vargas relative to providing tax incentives for small scale commercial development in gateway municipalities. Revenue. | |
H.2928 | HD.3558 | By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2928) of Richard M. Haggerty, Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a comprehensive study relative to generating revenue from digital advertising. Revenue. | |
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.3023 | Senate, July 18, 2022 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tram T. Nguyen and Andres X. Vargas for legislation to establish a Commission on Unemployment Trust Fund Solvency; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2034) of Tram T. Nguyen, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3023). | ||
H.3088 | HD.2249 | By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3088) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to commuter transit tax benefits. Revenue. | |
H.3140 | HD.251 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3140) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Adam G. Hinds and others for an investigation by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance of the ability to pay for costs associated public safety and security facilities in certain cities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3142 | HD.349 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. 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. | |
H.3157 | HD.2082 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3157) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
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. | |
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.3204 | HD.3927 | By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3204) of Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and others Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3284 | HD.2115 | By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3284) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. 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.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.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.3376 | HD.2035 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.3413 | HD.3312 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3413) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to regional transit accessibility. 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.3457 | HD.1396 | By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3457) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Steven C. Owens and others relative to electric bicycles. Transportation. | |
H.3547 | HD.2474 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3547) of Frank A. Moran, Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to provide free public transportation service on primary and general election days. Transportation. | |
H.3559 | HD.2144 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Steven C. Owens, Christine P. Barber and others relative to electric vehicles and the electrification of public transportation. Transportation. | |
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.3888 | HD.3282 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3888) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the purchase of new and pre-owned electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3999 | An Act promoting student nutrition | ||
H.4095 | An Act to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE) | ||
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.4460 | An Act relative to family child care disclosures | ||
H.4461 | An Act relative to work and family mobility | ||
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.4513 | An Act establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency. | ||
H.4514 | An Act establishing the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act | ||
H.4538 | An Act to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts | ||
H.4539 | An Act relative to educator diversity | ||
H.4542 | An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs | ||
H.4554 | An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles | ||
H.4574 | An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence | ||
H.4604 | An Act relative to apprenticeship programs | ||
H.4606 | An Act to protect injured workers | ||
H.4611 | An Act relative to prevailing wages | ||
H.4640 | An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety | ||
H.4644 | An Act relative to college in high schools | ||
H.4676 | An Act relative to electric bicycles | ||
H.4694 | An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission | ||
H.4695 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. | ||
H.4697 | An Act establishing the Massachusetts hunger-free campus initiative | ||
H.4795 | An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care | ||
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.4813 | An Act relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks | ||
H.4818 | An Act restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health | ||
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.4869 | An Act relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns | ||
H.4872 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | ||
H.5028 | Text of a further amendment, offered by Mr. Day of Stoneham, to the Senate amendment to the House Bill prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles (House, No. 4554). July 14, 2022. | ||
H.5031 | An Act to modernize participation in public meetings | ||
H.5056 | An Act relative to college in high schools | ||
H.5091 | An Act to regulate face surveillance | ||
H.5092 | An Act relative to civil rights | ||
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.5105 | An Act relative to electric bicycles |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.