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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Brian A. Joyce Served 1997 - 2016 Democrat - Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1774 By Mr. Joyce, a petition of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to authorize creditable service for certain public higher education faculty and professional employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2060 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the Registry of Motor Vehicles in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.28  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.346 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Brian A. Joyce and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to create and authorize level iv behavioral treatment interventions. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.29  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.347 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Brian A. Joyce, Paul R. Heroux and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to create a special commission on behavior modification. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.30  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.350 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Brian A. Joyce, Danielle W. Gregoire, Mary S. Keefe, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.33  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.458 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 33) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to parental leave. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.73  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.755 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to regulate franchise agreements . Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.107  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.634 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to liability insurance for licensed site professionals . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.109  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.882 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Brian A. Joyce, Donald F. Humason, Jr., John P. Fresolo, Matthew A. Beaton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair fines to increase local revenue. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.177  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.975 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Brian A. Joyce, Benjamin B. Downing, Daniel A. Wolf, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to fuel job creation through energy efficiency . Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.242  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.387 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to establish school nutrition education classes. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.369  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1668 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to prohibit polystyrene packaging by 2017. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.370  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1671 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to prohibit polystyrene packaging by 2017. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.448  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.816 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to provide for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.449  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.831 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 449) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to in vitro fertilization for the purposes of genetic testing. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.450  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1644 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to increase transparency at mutual banks, co-operative banks and credit unions. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.602  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1129 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 602) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to clarify chapter 183A of the General Laws. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.603  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1131 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to clarify condominium priority liens. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.745  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.388 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 745) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to require police notification to certain neighbors of level 2 sex offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.746  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.635 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 746) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to mandate that offenses for which a pardon has been granted be expunged from criminal offender record information reports. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.748  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.642 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to motor vehicle homicide sentencing. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.749  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.643 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to spousal immunity. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.750  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1659 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to remove the requirement to provide notice to the department of mental health of a license granted to a guardian to sell real estate. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.866  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.64 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 866) of Brian A. Joyce, Danielle W. Gregoire, Martha M. Walz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to burial benefits under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.867  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.389 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to prevent discrimination based on veteran's status. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.868  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.650 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Brian A. Joyce and James Arciero for legislation relative to health and safety on public construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.869  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.652 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Brian A. Joyce and James Arciero for legislation relative to private construction contracts. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.639 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to update the definition of cocaine. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.914  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.640 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to update the drug Class A schedule. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.915  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.646 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to define methylenedioxy methamphetamine. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.916  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.648 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the drug Salvinorin. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.953  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.489 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to prohibiting the use or sale of polystyrene packaging. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1026  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.455 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Brian A. Joyce, Louis L. Kafka and Christine E. Canavan for legislation relative to informed consent to the use of dental amalgam . Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1027  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1227 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to prevent sudden cardiac arrest . Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1028  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1566 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to prohibit smoking in a multi-unit residence where an inhabitant uses oxygen. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1234  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1134 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Brian A. Joyce and James J. O'Day for legislation relative to the retirement options of certain educational personnel. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.394 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to extend the investment tax credit to all corporations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.399 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to abolish the sting tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1346  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.407 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to expand senior tax reductions for volunteer services. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.417 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to contributions to 401(k) by self-employed persons. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.427 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1348) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to create the Borderland State Park trust fund . Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1349  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.451 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to homeowners associations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1350  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.510 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to impose an excise on the use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1351  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.661 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to senior property tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1352  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.663 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to property tax rebates for senior citizens. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1353  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.761 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to expand the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1492  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.435 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to authorize the leasing of the Leo J. Martin memorial golf course. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1493  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.444 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to provide the Commonwealth with greater flexibility in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1494  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.448 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to authorize the leasing of Ponkapoag Golf Course. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1495  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.670 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the Max Ulin rink. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1496  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.775 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to create a performance management system for the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1599  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1545 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Brian A. Joyce, Barry R. Finegold and Kate Hogan for legislation relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1600  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1558 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1665  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.450 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1665) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to eliminate the use of capital funds for operating and personnel expenses. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1666  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1666) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the protection of pedestrians at crosswalks. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1667  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.677 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1667) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to professionalize the delivery of core services at the registry of motor vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1668  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.848 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1668) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to promote safe driving amongst operators 85 years of age or older. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1828  Text of amendment number (238) relative to protecting small business investments offered by Mr. Joyce to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1872  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1895 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to assess an additional amount of real estate and personal property taxes . Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1903 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian A. Joyce, Gale D. Candaras, Claire D. Cronin, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve safety at automated teller machines. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1959  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1927 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian A. Joyce, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Ruth B. Balser, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure parity for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2166  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2079 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of Brian A. Joyce and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2397  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2193 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2397) of Brian A. Joyce, Mark J. Cusack, Bruce J. Ayers and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Randolph to designate a check-off on its tax bills. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2740  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.395 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2740) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the renewable energy property tax exemption. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3632  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3830 By Mr. Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kristin Cole, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1821 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Saija for legislation to preserve pharmacy jobs in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.108  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.795 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Samantha Brooks and Jason Maloof for legislation relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.747  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.636 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Daniel Rose for legislation relative to dissemination of criminal offender record information to providers of in-home cleaning services. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.