Minority Leader
Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1600
Fax:
(617) 722-1310
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2647 | Senate, July 31, 2016 -- Offered by Senators Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr to establish a campaign finance task force to investigate and analyze the integrity, accountability and fairness of the Commonwealth’s campaign finance laws, rules and regulations | ||
| HD.3727 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to "Group 4" eligibility. Public Service. | ||
| S.67 | SD.1220 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel J. Ryan, Benjamin Swan, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education evaluation and referral. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.69 | HD.457 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 69) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a substance screening program within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.70 | HD.1595 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 70) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.72 | SD.752 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a plan to ensure the educational stability of foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.73 | SD.755 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Ryan C. Fattman, Bruce E. Tarr and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.75 | SD.542 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the re-homing of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.84 | SD.1484 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Barbara L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an interagency child abuse and neglect prevention task force. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.88 | HD.2460 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the suspension of benefits by the Department of Transitional Assistance for persons convicted of certain crimes against the person. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.89 | SD.551 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joan B. Lovely, Dennis A. Rosa, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.90 | SD.289 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Thomas M. McGee, Paul J. Donato, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, RoseLee Vincent and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to foster care children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.92 | HD.3003 | By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.97 | SD.224 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to mandated reporters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.99 | SD.1851 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.111 | HD.2434 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 111) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to reducing injury to individuals in the care and custody of the staff of the Department of Youth Services and to the staff of said department. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.111 | SD.701 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jason M. Lewis and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the creation of low profit limited liability company small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.118 | SD.404 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to safeguard municipal permitting. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.119 | HD.231 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.120 | SD.1516 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Richard J. Ross and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.138 | HD.2163 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the creation and maintenance of a searchable public online database of sites available for development in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.154 | SD.189 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation to reduce lottery littering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.185 | SD.1521 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.203 | HD.701 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 203) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the displaying of motor fuel prices based on the method of payment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.219 | SD.642 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote local economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.219 | HD.2257 | By Messrs. Kuros of Uxbridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 219) of Kevin J. Kuros, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to a establish a “second chance” lottery to help address the problem of lottery ticket litter. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.220 | SD.646 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to market prioritized development sites. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.225 | SD.543 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 225) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Leah Cole, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.236 | HD.2907 | By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.245 | HD.1785 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.251 | SD.400 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Linda Dorcena Forry, Mary S. Keefe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education. | |
| S.258 | SD.955 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Bruce E. Tarr and James M. Cantwell relative to mandating a curriculum in the public schools on personal financial literacy. Education. | |
| S.259 | SD.1371 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to protecting student witnesses. Education. | |
| S.261 | SD.580 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Edward F. Coppinger, Thomas J. Calter, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve literacy skills. Education. | |
| S.264 | SD.1247 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel J. Ryan, Benjamin Swan, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| S.275 | SD.1343 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 275) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Robert M. Koczera, Barbara L'Italien, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to high school financial literacy education. Education. | |
| S.279 | SD.987 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools. Education. | |
| S.284 | SD.808 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 284) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Brian A. Joyce, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing adolescent substance abuse by expanding SBIRT. Education. | |
| S.301 | SD.1632 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of John F. Keenan, Tackey Chan, Mathew Muratore, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase parental awareness of opiate abuse risks. Education. | |
| H.302 | HD.1377 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to establish a local economic development assistance program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.304 | SD.1211 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Tom Sannicandro, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening the evaluation process for proposed new charter schools. Education. | |
| H.307 | HD.449 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 307) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education. | |
| H.308 | HD.1602 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 308) of Jennifer E. Benson and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be directed to make an investigation and study to determine whether there are sufficient and appropriate services provided to low incidence students with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.325 | SD.222 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission relative to digital textbooks. Education. | |
| H.329 | HD.2267 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 329) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the formula for district reimbursement through the special education circuit breaker. Education. | |
| H.330 | HD.2269 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 330) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to establishing an insurance program for municipalities in relation to special education costs. Education. | |
| S.330 | SD.1533 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education. | |
| S.331 | SD.1535 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| H.340 | HD.1471 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 340) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing a public education system of sufficient quality. Education. | |
| H.344 | HD.3069 | By Representative DiZoglio of Methuen and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to substance abuse education in public schools. Education. | |
| H.345 | HD.3529 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to financial literacy programs in schools. Education. | |
| H.346 | HD.3549 | By Representatives DiZoglio of Methuen and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 346) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a civic education curriculum to be included within the history and/or social science curriculum. Education. | |
| H.349 | HD.2636 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools. Education. | |
| H.351 | HD.1609 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 351) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish a educational mandate working group. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1298 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 351) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a special commission on institutional long term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.352 | HD.1614 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on new mandated education pograms and expenses. Education. | |
| S.356 | SD.699 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Dennis A. Rosa, Colleen M. Garry, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equal choice a cost savings in health care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.357 | HD.2710 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to dress codes in public schools. Education. | |
| S.367 | SD.148 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Dennis A. Rosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.372 | SD.47 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.378 | SD.950 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court relative to establishing voter identification procedures. Election Laws. | |
| S.383 | SD.1299 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to contribution fairness. Election Laws. | |
| S.389 | SD.1543 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.390 | SD.1547 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.396 | SD.947 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.400 | HD.2256 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 400) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to the foundation funding of special education. Education. | |
| H.401 | HD.2261 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Bradford R. Hill and others that costs associated with special education follow students upon the change of school districts in mid year. Education. | |
| H.402 | HD.2263 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 402) of Bradford R. Hill and others that current employee and retiree health care costs shall be included in the calculation of the foundation budget for school districts. Education. | |
| H.403 | HD.2273 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 403) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to total amounts distributed to cities and town for the purpose of education. Education. | |
| H.408 | HD.2325 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of Randy Hunt and others relative to parental notification for out-of-school-district counseling referrals. Education. | |
| S.411 | SD.995 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.419 | SD.1081 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Anne M. Gobi, James B. Eldridge, Ellen Story, Stephen Kulik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.427 | SD.782 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.428 | SD.1540 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Paul R. Heroux for legislation relative to firearms and recreational vehicles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.440 | SD.648 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Josh S. Cutler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.445 | HD.2226 | By Messrs. Muradian of Grafton and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 445) of David K. Muradian, Jr., Bradford R. Hill and others relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| S.446 | SD.447 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Madden, Brian R. Mannal, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.447 | SD.449 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Michael O. Moore, Mary S. Keefe, Chris Walsh, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hunting with Unmanned Aerial Systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.450 | HD.2040 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to provide reimbursements for certain informational technology enhancements in compliance with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| H.451 | HD.3311 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the implementation or use of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| S.454 | SD.229 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia A. Haddad, Peter V. Kocot, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court lfor legislation relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.455 | SD.231 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia A. Haddad and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to provide funding for clean energy and energy efficiency measures for the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.487 | HD.80 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to include transportation costs in the special education reimbursement program. Education. | |
| S.505 | SD.624 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to protect abandoned property owners. Financial Services. | |
| H.505 | HD.1165 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to increase the state reimbursements for special education costs. Education. | |
| H.510 | HD.1098 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the regional school transportation reimbursement fund. Education. | |
| S.520 | SD.454 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 520) of Joan B. Lovely, Cynthia S. Creem, Bradford R. Hill, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp hair prosthesis. Financial Services. | |
| H.521 | HD.664 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.522 | HD.3228 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents of public or privately-owned subsidized multifamily housing developments. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.529 | SD.467 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Chris Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation relative to telemedicine. Financial Services. | |
| H.531 | HD.936 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in cities and towns. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.549 | HD.2646 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Diana DiZoglio and others that public school students of voting age be instructed on the voter registration process and provided access to voter registration forms. Election Laws. | |
| S.552 | SD.1708 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to modernize the credit union laws. Financial Services. | |
| H.564 | HD.2268 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 564) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to require applicants for voter registration to show proof of identification. Election Laws. | |
| H.574 | HD.697 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 574) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to ensuring secure voting equipment. Election Laws. | |
| S.598 | SD.1820 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, Thomas M. McGee, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.603 | SD.1377 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Eric P. Lesser, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of naloxone and other pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.631 | SD.1553 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.651 | HD.2233 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the management of low lands and swamps to control tick-borne illnesses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.656 | HD.2340 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a capital outlay program for maintenance and improvements to municipal drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure assets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.657 | HD.2568 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.657 | SD.1208 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expanding the community college workforce training incentive program. Higher Education. | |
| H.658 | HD.3221 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement be directed to promulgate regulations relative to wildlife and management of natural and water resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.658 | SD.1240 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 658) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James B. Eldridge, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study into expanding targeted student loan forgiveness programs. Higher Education. | |
| H.670 | HD.1583 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 670) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to establishing a designated port area fund for the improvement of existing commercial and marine industrial infrastructures. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.691 | HD.2765 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.704 | SD.663 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B use restrictions. Housing. | |
| S.709 | SD.442 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 709) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford R. Hill, Leah Cole, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study ways to prevent bullying of tenants in public and subsidized multi-family housing. Housing. | |
| H.710 | HD.2032 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 710) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to conservation restrictions and agricultural preservation restrictions providing non-development covenants on land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.711 | HD.2034 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a state meat inspection program and enhance the meat and poultry slaughter and processing infrastructure in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.712 | HD.2053 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 712) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to promote farm viability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.717 | SD.1848 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 717) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhanced housing authority screening. Housing. | |
| H.731 | HD.2007 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the protection of honeybees in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.786 | HD.789 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 786) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.789 | SD.921 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect certain persons rendering emergency care from liability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.790 | SD.946 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to include certain compounds in the classification of controlled substances. The Judiciary. | |
| S.791 | SD.958 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to mandatory sentences for committing assaults on a law enforcement officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.792 | SD.960 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr and Donald F. Humason, Jr. relative to prohibiting theft or embezzlement from nonprofit or charitable organizations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.792 | HD.2912 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 792) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to provide transparency in the data contained in the payer and provider claims database. Financial Services. | |
| S.793 | SD.1765 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Timothy R. Whelan, Susan Williams Gifford, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| S.794 | SD.1766 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 794) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Thomas J. Calter, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to naming the Plymouth Trial Court in honor of Senate President Therese Murray. The Judiciary. | |
| S.797 | SD.1261 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel J. Hunt, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to asset forfeiture. The Judiciary. | |
| S.801 | SD.1841 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., James J. Dwyer, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court relative to the emergency administration of certain overdose prevention drugs. The Judiciary. | |
| H.810 | HD.1188 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
| H.814 | HD.3414 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services. | |
| S.820 | SD.412 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.823 | SD.754 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.824 | SD.769 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalties for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary. | |
| H.832 | HD.745 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| S.834 | SD.1061 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Anne M. Gobi, Sal N. DiDomenico, James E. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Child-Centered Family Law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.837 | SD.186 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to littering fines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.838 | SD.187 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits. The Judiciary. | |
| H.840 | HD.2945 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 840) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the reporting of credit transactions of consumers by financial or consumer lending institutions following bankruptcies. Financial Services. | |
| S.841 | SD.1655 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 841) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to further regulate name changes of registered sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.862 | SD.455 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 862) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford R. Hill, Theodore C. Speliotis, Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to prohibit falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The Judiciary. | |
| S.878 | SD.1735 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect health and safety of animals in vehicles. The Judiciary. | |
| S.881 | SD.445 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh, Brian M. Ashe, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to allow local wetlands bylaw decisions to be appealed in court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.883 | SD.510 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to the interception of wire and oral communications. The Judiciary. | |
| S.884 | SD.511 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the definition of attempt in criminal cases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.890 | SD.1556 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Leonard Mirra, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary. | |
| S.891 | SD.1562 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Richard J. Ross, Thomas J. Calter, Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.893 | SD.1571 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to employee records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.894 | SD.1586 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sex offender classification. The Judiciary. | |
| S.899 | SD.406 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit solicitation of a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| S.963 | SD.973 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.964 | SD.975 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr and Robert L. Hedlund relative to the payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.965 | HD.1107 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to compare total health care spending with projected single payer health care system spending. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.966 | HD.1658 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing. | |
| H.968 | HD.1876 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Jennifer E. Benson and others that the Office of Medicaid be directed to establish a bundled payment pilot program. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.970 | HD.2155 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to public health, substance abuse, treatment and opioids and accessible substance abuse treatment for all. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.977 | SD.935 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Anne M. Gobi, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit disciplinary actions by employers on employees serving as volunteer emergency responders. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.978 | SD.180 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.979 | SD.1501 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to seasonal employment. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.980 | SD.1509 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to clarify earned paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.981 | HD.3502 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the financial impact of the costs associated with the Health Connector and compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.995 | HD.3206 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to permit spouses to provide adult foster care. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.996 | HD.286 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the payment and preservation of beds in nursing home facilities for recipients of MassHealth benefits. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1001 | SD.824 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brian A. Joyce, Daniel A. Wolf, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation relative to the pooling of tips. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1004 | SD.1692 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Bruce E. Tarr and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to clarify the earned sick time ballot question. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1033 | SD.1798 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1033) of Robert L. Hedlund, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to investigate state licensed addiction treatment centers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1039 | HD.1067 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education. | |
| S.1040 | SD.1131 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of John F. Keenan, Josh S. Cutler, James M. Cantwell, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to create patient choice and education in the dispensing of opiate drugs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1042 | SD.1739 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Daniel A. Wolf, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to responsible stewardship by drug manufacturers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1042 | HD.195 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Sean Garballey and others relative to establishing the great state of mind scholarship program. Higher Education. | |
| S.1049 | SD.503 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Leonard Mirra, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate synthetic heroin. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1070 | SD.1285 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1070) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel A. Wolf, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish community benefit districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1072 | SD.902 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of James B. Eldridge, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jason M. Lewis, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1085 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1085) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Tucker, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1089 | SD.351 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael S. Day, Jennifer E. Benson, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to support municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1091 | HD.1598 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1091) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to include mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing. | |
| H.1103 | HD.2209 | By Mrs. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing. | |
| S.1103 | SD.974 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Karen E. Spilka, Timothy R. Madden, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1105 | HD.410 | By Representative Hecht of Watertown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1105) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the need for accessible homes for the elderly, returning veterans with disabilities and families that include persons with disabilities. Housing. | |
| S.1118 | SD.1148 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1118) of Harriette L. Chandler, Chris Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr, Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to establish an advanced dental hygiene practitioner level of practice. Public Health. | |
| S.1125 | SD.1530 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Harriette L. Chandler, John W. Scibak, Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the enhanced management of early childhood caries among MassHealth patients. Public Health. | |
| H.1146 | HD.1171 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to include Section 8 housing vouchers as an affordable housing type. Housing. | |
| S.1149 | SD.680 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1149) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Claire D. Cronin, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1153 | SD.771 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1153) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Harriette L. Chandler, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CARE. Public Health. | |
| S.1154 | SD.1098 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the use of interactive audio, video or other electronic media for the purpose of medical diagnosis, consultation or treatment. Public Health. | |
| S.1181 | SD.560 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Joan B. Lovely, James J. Dwyer, Dennis A. Rosa, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Public Health. | |
| S.1194 | SD.453 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Michael O. Moore, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Timothy R. Whelan, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to restricting the marketing of other tobacco products. Public Health. | |
| H.1199 | HD.1225 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Michael D. Brady and others for legislation to require that assault and battery of a police officer responding to criminal activity be prosecuted as a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1216 | HD.2251 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1217 | HD.2258 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to the penalty for knowingly colliding with a snow or recreation vehicle that results in causing bodily injury resulting in death and leaving the scene of the accident. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1218 | SD.422 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.1219 | HD.2286 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to the drunk driving laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1220 | HD.347 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the posting of security for seized animals in cruelty cases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1221 | SD.1037 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Karen E. Spilka, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Carolyn C. Dykema, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an advance directives registry. Public Health. | |
| H.1235 | HD.1846 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1236 | HD.1849 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Tackey Chan and others relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1253 | HD.267 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the penalty for failure to stop operating a motor vehicle when being pursued by a police officer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1253 | SD.1372 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to increase the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1261 | HD.1007 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to great-grandparent visitation rights of certain minor children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1261 | SD.753 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Mark J. Cusack, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1267 | SD.1532 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Geoff Diehl, Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equitable firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1269 | SD.1559 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Todd M. Smola for legislation relative to non-resident firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1271 | SD.1581 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to suppressors. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1273 | HD.1323 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to confining animals in a motor vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1274 | HD.1521 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Hedlund, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish a penalty for the mistreatment of elephants. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1275 | HD.1935 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1283 | SD.348 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of Thomas M. McGee, Brian M. Ashe, Paul R. Heroux, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to provide for HIV testing for at risk police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1293 | SD.1580 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Richard J. Ross and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1294 | SD.1582 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Richard J. Ross and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to create a drug dealer registry in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1340 | HD.2451 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to parental rights and child survivors of homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1369 | HD.238 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the reporting of recidivism reducing program outcomes by the Department of Correction. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1375 | HD.2229 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1375) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to holding habitual, violent offenders responsible for simultaneous crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1376 | HD.2230 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1376) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to certain habitual offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1378 | HD.2240 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1378) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to notices to notaries public and justices of the peace prior to the expiration of their commissions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1402 | SD.489 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1402) of Michael O. Moore, Brian M. Ashe, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to provide for an early retirement incentive for state employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1409 | SD.313 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Marc R. Pacheco and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to corrections officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| S.1422 | SD.1854 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pension fund performance and accountability. Public Service. | |
| S.1461 | SD.957 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to authorize tax free contributions to a trust for the care of incapacitated parents or guardians. Revenue. | |
| S.1468 | SD.1202 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1468) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Paul W. Mark, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to building real incentives for college savings. Revenue. | |
| S.1469 | SD.1316 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James B. Eldridge, Leonard Mirra, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue. | |
| S.1470 | SD.1402 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue. | |
| H.1472 | HD.3269 | By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the penalties for heroin trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1477 | HD.1117 | By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Brian R. Mannal and others for legislation to establish a penalty for the mistreatment of elephants. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1486 | SD.188 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1487 | SD.200 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation to provide equitable cellular phone taxation. Revenue. | |
| S.1488 | SD.1541 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1488) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Josh S. Cutler, Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gun safe tax deductions. Revenue. | |
| S.1489 | SD.1576 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to increasing transparency of taxpayers rights. Revenue. | |
| S.1490 | SD.1584 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1490) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr and Todd M. Smola for legislation relative to Tax Exemptions on Gun Safes and Trigger Locks. Revenue. | |
| S.1491 | SD.1603 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to improve tax administration processes in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1492 | HD.874 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1492 | SD.1645 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax reimbursement. Revenue. | |
| S.1493 | SD.1679 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to gas tax reimbursement for Massachusetts Turnpike toll payers. Revenue. | |
| S.1494 | SD.727 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue. | |
| H.1500 | HD.2215 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1511 | HD.2678 | By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1511) of David M. Nangle and others relative to the crime of intentionally obstructing vehicular of pedestrian traffic upon a public way. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1527 | SD.539 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1527) of Michael O. Moore, Leonard Mirra, Timothy R. Whelan, Leah Cole and other members of the General Court for legislation to automatically reduce the sales tax if certain revenue growth is exceeded. Revenue. | |
| H.1531 | HD.1776 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1532 | HD.1796 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the fresh and continued pursuit of motor vehicle operators by police officers outside of the jurisdiction of said officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1547 | SD.1609 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1548 | SD.1614 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1549 | SD.1615 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.1551 | SD.1619 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to exempt certain long-term care facilities from property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1552 | SD.1621 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities. Revenue. | |
| S.1553 | SD.1846 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1553) of Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Leonard Mirra, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Revenue. | |
| S.1554 | SD.1882 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of Richard J. Ross, Sal N. DiDomenico, Bruce E. Tarr, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to establish the Commonwealth Municipal Dog Park Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1555 | SD.159 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Dennis A. Rosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue. | |
| H.1557 | HD.2084 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the solicitation of another to commit a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1558 | HD.2117 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the penalties for inducing a minor to engage in, agree to engage in or offer to engage in prostitution or sexual conduct. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1578 | HD.1716 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to assault and battery upon public employees. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1615 | SD.48 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Michael O. Moore, Jeffrey N. Roy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales tax in cultural districts. Revenue. | |
| H.1638 | HD.864 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1638) of Paul Tucker and others relative to clarifying a designated offense under the wire interception law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1651 | SD.1009 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to local impacts of enacted legislation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1654 | HD.1175 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1654) of Chris Walsh and others relative to requiring the use of escrow accounts during rent disputes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1661 | SD.1519 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1661 | HD.207 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Timothy R. Whelan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to include prior convictions of operating vessels under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the offender’s motor vehicle records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1662 | SD.1549 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to increasing information sharing among state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1663 | SD.1627 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1668 | HD.223 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1668) of Timothy R. Whelan, Keiko M. Orrall and Bruce E. Tarr relative to restricting the use of marijuana. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1671 | HD.1874 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1671) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1673 | HD.2011 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1673) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1682 | SD.367 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1682) of Thomas M. McGee, Ruth B. Balser, Jay D. Livingstone, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Congo conflict minerals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1687 | HD.1208 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1687) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to health care worker safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1689 | HD.2260 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1689) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1703 | SD.170 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of Marc R. Pacheco, Mary S. Keefe and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1704 | SD.171 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1704) of Marc R. Pacheco, Tom Sannicandro, Jonathan Hecht and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote solar hot water installations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1711 | SD.1858 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of Richard J. Ross, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in government with regard to consultant expenses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1714 | SD.183 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1714) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the commission on government accountability, economy, and efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1715 | SD.193 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1715) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Dennis A. Rosa, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1751 | HD.1881 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1751) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to establishing a minimum training wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1753 | SD.729 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1753) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Benjamin Swan, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1758 | HD.1955 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the unemployment benefit eligibility system. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1767 | SD.1165 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1767) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Barbara L'Italien, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to require gas leak repairs during certain road projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1774 | SD.1271 | By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1774) of Brian A. Joyce, Chris Walsh, Jay D. Livingstone, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to fuel job creation through energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1774 | Senate, April 24, 2013 -- Text of amendment number (56) (offered by Senator Tarr et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 1766) to the House Bill the House Bill relative to internal special audit unit transparency(House, No. 3415) | ||
| H.1776 | HD.1470 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1776) of Chris Walsh and others relative to persons performing job-related services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1784 | SD.1531 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr and Daniel A. Wolf for legislation relative to net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1800 | SD.971 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Keiko M. Orrall, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.1801 | SD.190 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Robert L. Hedlund, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Timothy R. Madden, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.1819 | SD.967 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1819) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to addiction education for junior operators. Transportation. | |
| S.1824 | SD.1161 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1824) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote electric vehicle adoption. Transportation. | |
| S.1827 | SD.970 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1827) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to require drivers employed by companies transporting students to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Transportation. | |
| H.1831 | HD.1503 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1831) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to enhance municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1833 | SD.1103 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Anne M. Gobi, Randy Hunt, James R. Miceli, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to promote and advance motorcycle safety. Transportation. | |
| S.1835 | SD.185 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Transportation. | |
| S.1836 | SD.651 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1836) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Gold Star license plates to families of fallen veterans not killed in combat. Transportation. | |
| S.1838 | SD.1595 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to license requirements. Transportation. | |
| H.1845 | HD.806 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1848 | HD.497 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1855 | SD.638 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Thomas M. McGee, Louis L. Kafka, David T. Vieira, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation. | |
| H.1865 | HD.1367 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require owners of rented or foreclosed properties to check for abandoned animals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1866 | HD.1370 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1869 | SD.969 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1869) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preserving public safety and preventing trespassing on state highways. Transportation. | |
| S.1895 | SD.361 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of James E. Timilty for legislation to further strengthen public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders. Transportation. | |
| S.1907 | SD.363 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1907) of Thomas M. McGee, James J. Dwyer, Brian M. Ashe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts GI bill to provide tuition and fee waivers for National Guard members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.1908 | HD.1327 | By Ms. Cole of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1908) of Leah Cole and others relative to the reduction of medication waste. Public Health. | |
| S.1910 | SD.1637 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Richard J. Ross, Carolyn C. Dykema, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1911 | SD.94 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of Michael F. Rush, Jennifer E. Benson, Paul McMurtry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the term "Gold Star" and for related purposes. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1919 | SD.2038 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1919) (subject to JR12) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school district. Public Service. | |
| H.1940 | HD.2838 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of Robert F. Fennell and others for legislation to establish a reporting system for drug overdoses. Public Health. | |
| S.1945 | Text of amendment (937) (offered by Senator deMacedo) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| H.1986 | HD.508 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1986) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1999 | HD.3028 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| H.2021 | HD.2948 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of tobacco products to teenagers. Public Health. | |
| H.2029 | HD.2483 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of James J. O’Day, Brian A. Joyce and others that hospitals be required to provide certain patients in inpatient or observation status oral and written notice of such placement. Public Health. | |
| S.2043 | Senate, November 2, 2015 -- Recommended new draft (Senators Flanagan and Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to the re-homing of children (Senate, No. 75) | ||
| S.2058 | Senate, November 18, 2015 -- Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Downing) to the Senate Bill providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change (Senate, No. 1979) | ||
| H.2066 | HD.1535 | By Representative Smizik of Brookline and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Frank I. Smizik, Michael J. Barrett and others relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health. | |
| H.2081 | HD.1469 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the designation of caregivers by certain patients. Public Health. | |
| H.2138 | HD.3240 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2149 | HD.1491 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Kevin J. Kuros and others relative to the renewal fee for firearm identification cards for persons over the age of 64. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2197 | HD.163 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize licensed, qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on the grounds of any elementary school, secondary school, college or university. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2198 | Resolutions (filed by Ms. Chandler, Messrs. Tarr, Rosenberg, Brady, Barrett, and Brownsberger, Ms. Chang-Diaz and Creem, Messrs. deMacedo, DiDomenico and Donnelly, Ms. Donoghue, Messrs. Downing, Eldridge and Fattman, Ms. Flanagan, Forry and Gobi, Mr. Humason, Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Joyce, Keenan and Lesser, Ms. L'Italien and Lovely, Messrs. McGee, Montigny and Moore, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Messrs. Rodrigues and Ross, Ms. Spilka, Messrs. Timilty, Welch and Wolf) “congratulating Senator Marc R. Pacheco on being conferred the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star for services to the Republic of Austria.” | ||
| H.2308 | HD.1641 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.2318 | HD.3552 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2318) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing line-of-duty death benefits for public safety employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2333 | HD.925 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the employment status of public employees serving in the armed forces. Public Service. | |
| S.2367 | Senate, May 24, 2016 – Text of amendment (71) (offered by Senator Ross) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
| S.2403 | Senate, Thursday, June 30, 2016 -- Text of amendment (61) (offered by Senator Eldridge) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2372) to the House Bill to promote energy diversity. | ||
| S.2404 | Senate, Thursday, June 30, 2016 -- Text of amendment (68) (offered by Senator Eldridge to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2372) to the House Bill to promote energy diversity. | ||
| S.2441 | Senate, July 14, 2016 – Text of amendment (201) (offered by Senator Lesser) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2423) to the House Bill relative to job creation, workforce development and infrastructure investment. | ||
| H.2446 | HD.448 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue. | |
| H.2447 | HD.836 | By Messrs. Barrows of Mansfield and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) of F. Jay Barrows, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for expenditures for the design, construction, repair or replacement of failed cesspool or septic systems. Revenue. | |
| H.2453 | HD.2706 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for interest paid on certain graduate student loans. Revenue. | |
| S.2458 | SD.2588 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.2459 | HD.361 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2460 | HD.2559 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2460) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax abatements for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2467 | HD.1379 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2467) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to create the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund from portions of the fuel excise tax and fees assessed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Revenue. | |
| H.2471 | HD.2653 | By Messrs. Collins of Boston and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2471) of Nick Collins, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a live theater tax credit program. Revenue. | |
| H.2473 | HD.613 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2473) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to provide certain tax credits for investments in gateway municipalities. Revenue. | |
| H.2474 | HD.3231 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to enhance the investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2475 | HD.234 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2475) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices. Revenue. | |
| H.2476 | HD.235 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2476) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax abatements for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2479 | HD.1533 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| H.2485 | HD.3504 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2485) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to exempt sales of original art from the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2487 | HD.1303 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2487) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. Revenue. | |
| H.2490 | HD.1607 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2490) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to direct the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to annually designate a sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| H.2493 | HD.2326 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to taxation abatements. Revenue. | |
| H.2524 | HD.557 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to allow municipalities to exempt up to fifty percent of real estate taxes for seniors whose annual property taxes exceed ten percent of their annual income. Revenue. | |
| H.2533 | HD.2238 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2533) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to exempt certain persons who are part of the curatorship program within state parks from paying real estate property taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2534 | HD.2266 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2534) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to the property tax deferral program. Revenue. | |
| H.2535 | HD.393 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to increase the property tax deferrals for certain persons sixty-five years of age or older. Revenue. | |
| H.2542 | HD.1006 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2542) of Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue. | |
| H.2543 | HD.2513 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to industrial zoned small business property tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.2547 | HD.2330 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to authorize income tax filers to make voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Cultural Development Fund on their annual income tax returns. Revenue. | |
| H.2566 | HD.523 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2566) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to updating non-taxable medical supplies. Revenue. | |
| H.2568 | HD.711 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to providing real estate tax relief for certain owners of residential property. Revenue. | |
| H.2583 | HD.1396 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2585 | HD.2012 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to increase the maximum tax credit allowed for land conservation incentives. Revenue. | |
| H.2596 | HD.431 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2596) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to establishing a meals tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| H.2597 | HD.786 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue. | |
| H.2598 | HD.795 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2598) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to reducing the income tax to five percent. Revenue. | |
| H.2600 | HD.841 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2600) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2613 | HD.407 | By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of Paul McMurtry, Aaron Vega and others relative to exempting certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from the income tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2625 | HD.2218 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2625) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue. | |
| H.2626 | HD.2222 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue. | |
| H.2627 | HD.2223 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for an oil tank removal tax credit for residents in manufactured housing communities. Revenue. | |
| H.2629 | HD.2361 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2629) of Mathew Muratore and others for legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens. Revenue. | |
| H.2654 | HD.498 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to exempt agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Revenue. | |
| H.2680 | HD.309 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue. | |
| H.2694 | HD.1174 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2694) of Chris Walsh and others relative to establishing a tax incentive for small property improvements. Revenue. | |
| H.2727 | HD.233 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2733 | HD.3122 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2733) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of improving state agency information sharing capabilities to facilitate new business registration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2747 | HD.1519 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting aside the month of May as the official month of kindness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2753 | HD.2243 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2753) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to make the General Court subject to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2754 | HD.2254 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2754) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to accessible electronic information technology for persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2755 | HD.2265 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2755) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to impose a fine for public officials in noncompliance with allowing access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2771 | HD.3154 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2771) of Kay Khan and others relative to authorizing the Governor to appoint a registered nurse to the Health Policy Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2778 | HD.1585 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2778) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to establish a sunset commission to periodically review government agencies and authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2782 | HD.63 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2782) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to designate the month of October as Farm to School Month in the Commonwealth and to strategize opportunities to spread farm-to-school programs statewide. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2795 | HD.2205 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2795) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of March as multiple system atrophy awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2802 | HD.3551 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish a commission to research and assess opportunities to increase accessibility to the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2829 | HD.3039 | By Messrs. Speliotis of Danvers and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Theodore C. Speliotis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the transfer of certain land to the town of Middleton by the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2870 | HD.1173 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others relative to protecting consumers of gas and electricity from paying for leaked and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2871 | HD.1505 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2871) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to gas leak repairs during road projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2878 | HD.3277 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the installation of new permanent outdoor lighting fixtures and the cost of operating such fixtures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2882 | HD.389 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2884 | HD.2276 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2884) of Bradford R. Hill and others that the the Department of Energy Resources be directed to establish and administer a grant program providing rebates for purchases of qualifying plug-in electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2885 | HD.735 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2901 | HD.2206 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2911 | HD.2050 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to net metering by utility companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2926 | HD.3444 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing tourism at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2927 | HD.1759 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Sarah K. Peake, Denise Provost and others for legislation to create the position of poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2948 | HD.1654 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to civil motor vehicle infractions by junior operators who are not emancipated. Transportation. | |
| H.2956 | HD.2271 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2956) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to antique boats, automobiles and motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| H.2966 | HD.422 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2966) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the collection of mobility study data conducted in connection with construction projects funded by the Department of Transportation. Transportation. | |
| H.3040 | HD.2529 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for firefighters. Transportation. | |
| H.3056 | HD.1331 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3056) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation. | |
| H.3059 | HD.2492 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Jerald A. Parisella and others that the Highway Department be directed to create a timeline for interchange improvements along Route 128 from the city of Peabody to the town of Gloucester. Transportation. | |
| H.3060 | HD.1761 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation. | |
| H.3077 | HD.1950 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3077) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the requirements for distinctive registration plates. Transportation. | |
| H.3085 | HD.584 | By Messrs. Smizik of Brookline and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3085) of Frank I. Smizik, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to create incentives to promote the use of electric vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3364 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3132 | HD.1381 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3135 | HD.935 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3136 | HD.3527 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Diana DiZoglio and others for an investigation by an advisory committee relative to ways to augment services to returning veterans to reduce the rate of suicide and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3137 | HD.2210 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to tuition and fee waivers for reserve members of the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3140 | HD.2250 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to allow veterans living in housing authorities to deduct the cost of traveling for medical purposes from the income total assessed by said authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3182 | HD.209 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Timothy R. Whelan, Timothy R. Madden and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the distribution of funds to the Gaming Local Aid Fund and the Local Aid Stabilization Fund. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3212 | HD.2432 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3212) of James J. O’Day, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others relative to background checks on foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3216 | HD.2880 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Denise Provost and others relative to direct mailings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3219 | HD.1843 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3219) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.3242 | HD.369 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3252 | HD.1892 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for referees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3270 | HD.2735 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to authorize terminally ill patients to consent to treatment by investigational drugs, biological products or devices. Public Health. | |
| H.3305 | HD.3413 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3305) of Paul McMurtry and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3384 | HD.2670 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments for the renewal of a physician’s certificate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3387 | HD.2849 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3387) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require that a “Proudly Made in Massachusetts” logo be included in screen credits for movies filmed in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.3388 | HD.3153 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to civics education. Education. | |
| H.3391 | HD.1684 | By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
| H.3417 | HD.2687 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3417) of Paul McMurtry and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to solutions to prevent the collapsing of bee colonies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3486 | HD.2390 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3486) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to increase paid leave benefits for public employees who are members of the armed forces. Public Service. | |
| H.3505 | HD.2435 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3505) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to funding the construction of public safety buildings through the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3512 | HD.2841 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3512) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to implement a system for the partial payment of property taxes and the charging of interest only on the unpaid balance. Revenue. | |
| H.3529 | HD.2441 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to aggregated gas power. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3746 | HD.3914 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| H.3819 | HD.4226 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3819) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in said town for general municipal purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4062 | HD.4554 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.4098 | HD.4573 | By Representatives Kafka of Stoughton and Cronin of Easton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, Claire Cronin and others relative to penalties for operating a motor vehicles after licenses to operate have been suspended or revoked. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4378 | HD.4829 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4378) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Theodore C. Speliotis (by vote of the town) that the town of Middleton be authorized to establish a reserve fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4743 | HD.5183 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4743) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to receive water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4747 | HD.5184 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4747) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to exempt the positions of police chief and police officer from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.