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
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.34 | SD.1343 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.42 | SD.875 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | |
| S.58 | SD.1900 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to establish an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.67 | SD.1974 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.74 | HD.215 | By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.77 | SD.512 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.80 | SD.2076 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.82 | HD.260 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.85 | SD.63 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.88 | HD.1801 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | |
| H.91 | HD.3130 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the agriculture and fishery vulnerability preparedness grant fund to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture. | |
| H.92 | HD.400 | By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture. | |
| S.107 | SD.283 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.112 | HD.192 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.113 | SD.2000 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira and John Barrett, III for legislation to improve accessibility in the creative economy. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.116 | SD.816 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 116) of Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.118 | SD.1896 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 118) of Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Susannah M. Whipps, Ryan C. Fattman and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.119 | SD.1905 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.123 | SD.657 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.141 | HD.424 | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.150 | HD.2737 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.157 | HD.963 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.172 | HD.2229 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Sean Garballey, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to enhancing hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.185 | HD.1981 | By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 185) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to establishing a healthy incentives program for the purpose of ensuring the needs of SNAP recipients and farmers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.192 | SD.2152 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Mark C. Montigny, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to protect consumers from hidden car subscription service fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.195 | SD.2218 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Mark C. Montigny, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect personal biometric data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.206 | HD.1926 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.212 | HD.275 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.214 | HD.78 | By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.216 | HD.3284 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.261 | SD.1013 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education. | |
| H.262 | HD.2860 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.274 | SD.1697 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education. | |
| S.306 | SD.1306 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education. | |
| S.309 | SD.1324 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 309) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education. | |
| S.310 | SD.1348 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to food literacy. Education. | |
| S.326 | SD.1093 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.327 | SD.1451 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education. | |
| S.332 | SD.1421 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 332) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.349 | HD.354 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to streamlining licensure, compliance, and contracting opportunities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.352 | HD.3244 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.370 | SD.402 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.383 | SD.945 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.385 | SD.245 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, John C. Velis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.387 | HD.187 | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.401 | HD.2701 | By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by pub breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.404 | SD.2020 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.406 | SD.2268 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.407 | SD.819 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 407) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.417 | HD.1564 | By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to authorizing video gaming activities and certain veterans organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.418 | HD.238 | By Representatives Muratore of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Mathew J. Muratore, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.448 | SD.2261 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.452 | SD.1214 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.457 | SD.1206 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael O. Moore, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.464 | HD.1086 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to require schools to provide training on hands-only CPR and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| H.467 | HD.2208 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 467) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Education. | |
| S.475 | SD.142 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.478 | SD.147 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.487 | SD.1144 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.489 | SD.1312 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 489) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a CSO event. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.490 | SD.23 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to agricultural disaster relief. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.495 | SD.34 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Anne M. Gobi, Ryan C. Fattman, Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.506 | SD.896 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to offshore wind and wildlife habitat management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.511 | HD.189 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Hannah Kane and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.512 | SD.1331 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 512) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.513 | HD.252 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 513) of Hannah Kane and others that the Department of Early Education and Care promulgate regulations requiring that private child care programs ensure that license-exempt programs serving infants through kindergarten-age children comply with basic health and safety standards. Education. | |
| S.519 | SD.1010 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.520 | SD.1320 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 520) of Jason M. Lewis, John Barrett, III, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.521 | SD.1340 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 521) of Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.531 | HD.3419 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education. | |
| H.538 | HD.485 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education. | |
| S.542 | SD.1749 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Susan L. Moran and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to establish safe paint stewardship. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.549 | SD.1393 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.550 | SD.1395 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.551 | SD.1482 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.552 | SD.2035 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to lobstering closure mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.557 | HD.110 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education in public schools. Education. | |
| S.557 | SD.1154 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 557) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.558 | HD.350 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education. | |
| S.559 | SD.1728 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Marc R. Pacheco and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.601 | HD.2580 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 601) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to promote and facilitate food literacy programs in school districts, charter schools, approved private day or residential schools, or collaborative schools. Education. | |
| H.603 | HD.766 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education. | |
| H.614 | HD.1175 | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.618 | SD.440 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services. | |
| H.621 | HD.1627 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.630 | HD.834 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.632 | HD.191 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.634 | HD.185 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.655 | SD.1984 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services. | |
| S.659 | SD.2022 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 659) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to remove barriers to non-opioid pain management. Financial Services. | |
| S.689 | SD.1687 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.707 | SD.1802 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services. | |
| S.711 | SD.576 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services. | |
| S.733 | SD.1950 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of John J. Cronin, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand affordable coverage through ConnectorCare. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.736 | SD.379 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Julian Cyr, John C. Velis, Michael D. Brady, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.749 | SD.2232 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.752 | HD.233 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Natalie M. Blais and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.753 | HD.234 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation relative to agricultural disaster relief. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.756 | SD.1832 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.757 | SD.1165 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of John F. Keenan, John J. Cronin, Rodney M. Elliott, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.764 | SD.936 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.768 | SD.971 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.775 | SD.1170 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.779 | SD.1995 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.781 | SD.1075 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.783 | HD.3077 | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 783) of Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish the pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.793 | HD.3032 | By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.795 | SD.324 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maintain independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.812 | SD.2348 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Michael J. Barrett, Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| S.822 | SD.1555 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to instruct the board of higher education to engage house of corrections and state prisons. Higher Education. | |
| H.825 | HD.577 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.826 | HD.1228 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.835 | HD.253 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.835 | SD.691 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education. | |
| S.838 | SD.1522 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advance placement examinations. Higher Education. | |
| H.843 | HD.2715 | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.861 | HD.1557 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.867 | HD.240 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 867) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.868 | HD.631 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 868) of Tram T. Nguyen, Margaret R. Scarsdale and Vanna Howard relative to further testing after combined sewage overflow events. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.869 | HD.970 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.876 | HD.2371 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.881 | HD.2607 | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.886 | HD.3316 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of David M. Rogers, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.890 | SD.1535 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. | |
| H.894 | HD.4009 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.897 | SD.1981 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lenny Mirra, Lydia Edwards, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| S.898 | SD.1157 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to expand the eligibility of households for inclusion in a municipality's affordable housing inventory. Housing. | |
| H.906 | HD.1988 | By Representative Shand of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 906) of Dawne Shand and others for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.916 | HD.3462 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 916) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to assess the future of mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.920 | SD.263 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| S.947 | SD.1088 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary. | |
| S.952 | SD.1076 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and James K. Hawkins for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.963 | SD.1590 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to direct food donations. The Judiciary. | |
| S.980 | SD.1472 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary. | |
| H.986 | HD.3511 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services. | |
| S.991 | SD.1220 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Anne M. Gobi, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John J. Cronin and others for legislation to furnish transcripts of notes and fees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1000 | HD.941 | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to protections and health insurance coverage for living organ donors. Financial Services. | |
| S.1012 | SD.724 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transmit indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1016 | SD.1258 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1020 | HD.1343 | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services. | |
| H.1035 | HD.1950 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish a set of minimum reimbursement rates for labor by insurers to claimants for first- or third-party motor vehicle insurance claims in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| S.1055 | SD.2133 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1055) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1057 | SD.2137 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Mark C. Montigny, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1061 | HD.1061 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services. | |
| H.1063 | HD.199 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Hannah Kane and others relative to motor vehicle insurance discounts for marijuana impairment education courses. Financial Services. | |
| S.1063 | SD.2158 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1063) of Mark C. Montigny, Steven Ultrino, Michael O. Moore and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to prevent human trafficking through increased public awareness. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1073 | HD.2391 | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Edward R. Philips relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services. | |
| H.1074 | HD.2413 | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.1076 | SD.1888 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1077 | SD.1975 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1093 | SD.1973 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1093) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to provide a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1095 | SD.2027 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven George Xiarhos and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to drug induced homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1096 | SD.2202 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to empower and protect survivors of domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1102 | SD.645 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1102) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation relative to threats of suicide while in court custody (Stavri’s Law). The Judiciary. | |
| H.1103 | HD.1455 | By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of James M. Murphy and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services. | |
| S.1166 | SD.237 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1169 | HD.1544 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1175 | HD.267 | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1186 | HD.3361 | By Representatives Driscoll of Milton and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Christine P. Barber and others that the Health Insurance Connector Authority implement a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium assistance payments or point-of-service cost-sharing subsidies. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1210 | HD.2724 | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1232 | HD.2455 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1236 | HD.2114 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1248 | HD.1990 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1261 | SD.1736 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1265 | SD.492 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1273 | SD.762 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of John C. Velis, Mark C. Montigny, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1293 | HD.3873 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education. | |
| H.1296 | HD.377 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| S.1309 | SD.1250 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1330 | SD.264 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| S.1332 | SD.295 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. | |
| S.1335 | SD.1966 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the regulations governing licensed birth centers in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| H.1346 | HD.200 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Hannah Kane, David Allen Robertson and Paul McMurtry relative to condominium elections. Housing. | |
| S.1356 | SD.2053 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Julian Cyr, Kate Hogan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. Public Health. | |
| S.1359 | SD.753 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health. | |
| S.1366 | SD.2344 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Ryan C. Fattman, Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health. | |
| S.1379 | SD.747 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health. | |
| S.1387 | SD.1928 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate surgical assistants. Public Health. | |
| S.1388 | SD.2107 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health. | |
| S.1390 | SD.1336 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of Edward J. Kennedy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. | |
| S.1394 | SD.943 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1394) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health. | |
| S.1398 | SD.966 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1398) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health. | |
| S.1401 | SD.973 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of Jason M. Lewis, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health. | |
| S.1405 | SD.1958 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1405) of Joan B. Lovely and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1406 | SD.1902 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve access to hospital services. Public Health. | |
| S.1414 | SD.2096 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to conducting fetal and infant mortality review. Public Health. | |
| H.1417 | HD.2546 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Tackey Chan, Michael Morrissey (Norfolk District Attorney) and David Allen Robertson for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1424 | SD.2181 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health. | |
| S.1427 | SD.1518 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health. | |
| S.1432 | SD.1913 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1432) of Michael O. Moore, Natalie M. Higgins, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force. Public Health. | |
| S.1441 | SD.494 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a newborn health and safe sleep pilot program. Public Health. | |
| S.1444 | SD.1071 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the reform of the personal care attendant system. Public Health. | |
| S.1455 | SD.1929 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to essential health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1457 | SD.1327 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health. | |
| S.1474 | SD.827 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness. Public Health. | |
| H.1476 | HD.922 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Brian M. Ashe and others relative to threats of suicide while in court custody. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1480 | HD.1504 | By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1481 | HD.1512 | By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1481) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1510 | HD.1345 | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Colleen M. Garry, Marcus S. Vaughn and Carol A. Doherty relative to prohibiting sex offenders from entering public or private school property for any reason. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1518 | SD.709 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Paul R. Feeney and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1521 | HD.392 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to survivors of rape and children of rape survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1528 | SD.882 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Brian M. Ashe, John C. Velis and others for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1529 | HD.3923 | By Representatives González of Springfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Carlos González, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to discrimination in the leasing of certain dwelling units. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1539 | SD.580 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney, Robyn K. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1559 | SD.1563 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1562 | SD.1861 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Michael O. Moore, Nick Collins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1568 | SD.1904 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1586 | SD.652 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Susannah M. Whipps, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1594 | HD.223 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1599 | SD.828 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Walter F. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1645 | SD.509 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Susannah M. Whipps, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service. | |
| S.1652 | SD.1924 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1652) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.1673 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Susannah M. Whipps, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation relative to 911 emergency telecommunicators inclusion in the heart bill. Public Service. | |
| S.1674 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators. Public Service. | |
| S.1680 | SD.1125 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
| H.1694 | HD.3314 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1694 | SD.1276 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Edward J. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| H.1703 | HD.640 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to protect animals from convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1703 | SD.1496 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| H.1713 | HD.2348 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1716 | SD.809 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1716) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| S.1718 | SD.593 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to corrections officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| S.1719 | SD.594 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to public higher education campus police officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| H.1725 | HD.283 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to bail decision appeals. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1730 | SD.573 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.1745 | HD.83 | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1746 | SD.200 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of John C. Velis, John J. Cronin, John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service. | |
| H.1760 | HD.178 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Adam Scanlon, Hannah Kane and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1787 | SD.2320 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1787) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to first time homebuyer and rental savings accounts. Revenue. | |
| S.1791 | SD.1738 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue. | |
| S.1792 | SD.2010 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1792) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a child and family tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1794 | SD.1462 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Lydia Edwards and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to support residents and communities in resolving tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1795 | SD.1559 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael O. Moore for legislation to provide a local option incentivizing landlords to rent unsubsidized properties at below market rent (good landlord tax credit). Revenue. | |
| S.1855 | SD.1337 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue. | |
| S.1876 | SD.2129 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect homeowners from unfair tax lien practices by cities and towns. Revenue. | |
| S.1882 | SD.1591 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Michael O. Moore, Paul W. Mark, Jacob R. Oliveira, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| S.1884 | SD.1865 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1894 | SD.1730 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1894) of Susan L. Moran and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.1928 | HD.623 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1951 | HD.599 | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1951) of Adam Scanlon and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1992 | SD.1538 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1992) of Lydia Edwards, Jessica Ann Giannino, Mark C. Montigny, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Rosa Parks Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2005 | HD.3672 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2051 | SD.1152 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2054 | SD.1782 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2056 | SD.2351 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure transportation sector cost savings through joint procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2061 | HD.3927 | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2073 | HD.255 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2081 | SD.2293 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2081) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and others for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2102 | SD.1219 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2132 | HD.1209 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Public Health. | |
| S.2150 | SD.2013 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2150) of Paul W. Mark, Susan Williams Gifford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage solar development on built and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2152 | HD.951 | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2152) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to regulating surgical assistants. Public Health. | |
| S.2154 | SD.1882 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2154) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study energy rate procurement related to investor-owned utilities and consumer relief. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2161 | SD.1062 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2161) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2168 | SD.2314 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to energy storage procurement for 2030 and 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2169 | SD.2323 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of Marc R. Pacheco and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2170 | SD.2336 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to green financing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2171 | SD.2360 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to establishing a residential PACE program to provide long-term financing for home energy system improvements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2172 | SD.2373 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2172) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2182 | HD.393 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| S.2189 | SD.1533 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2192 | HD.1065 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2192) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. | |
| H.2197 | HD.3324 | By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. | |
| S.2199 | SD.2378 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2199) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the statutory responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities and establishing a commission on transportation safety oversight and regulation. Transportation. | |
| H.2201 | HD.1734 | By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2201) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health. | |
| H.2203 | HD.210 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Hannah Kane, Carole A. Fiola and others relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. Public Health. | |
| H.2205 | HD.211 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health. | |
| H.2209 | HD.3100 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Kay Khan, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| S.2217 | SD.1190 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. | |
| H.2221 | HD.1490 | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health. | |
| S.2234 | SD.1788 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2234) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to roadside litter prevention and cleanup. Transportation. | |
| S.2250 | SD.2012 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2250) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to private detectives and private investigators. Transportation. | |
| H.2256 | HD.1221 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health. | |
| S.2265 | SD.1878 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2265) of Paul W. Mark, Steven Ultrino, Anne M. Gobi, John Barrett, III and others for legislation to authorize Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial motorcycle license plates. Transportation. | |
| S.2270 | SD.2243 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2270) of Paul W. Mark, Adam Gomez, John Barrett, III and Jonathan D. Zlotnik for legislation to review the municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program. Transportation. | |
| S.2277 | SD.1762 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| S.2310 | SD.372 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2310) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2318 | SD.1530 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to create equal access to a common application for low-income veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2330 | HD.1835 | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2351 | HD.688 | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Kay Khan and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2365 | SD.500 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means. | |
| S.2390 | Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (825) (offered by Senator Fattman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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.2405 | Senate, June 15, 2023 -- Text of amendment (51) (offered by Senator Collins) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2397) to the House Bill to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity. | ||
| S.2454 | SD.2766 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2454) of Barry R. Finegold, Bruce E. Tarr, Tram T. Nguyen and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a special purpose revolving fund in the town of North Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2462 | RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE | ||
| S.2479 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2479). | ||
| H.2486 | HD.1459 | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of Mark J. Cusack and Carole A. Fiola relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.2492 | Senate, October 30, 2023 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2492). | ||
| S.2499 | An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency | ||
| H.2501 | HD.2210 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Carol A. Doherty, Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing for Group 4 retirement benefits for police officers working on public higher education campuses. Public Service. | |
| S.2506 | SD.2839 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| H.2510 | HD.2258 | By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2510) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health. Public Service. | |
| H.2514 | HD.297 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2514) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to pension benefits for surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| S.2520 | An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency | ||
| H.2533 | HD.394 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2533) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.2534 | The committee on Agriculture to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to lobstering closure mitigation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2534). | ||
| S.2539 | Senate, December 28, 2023 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to cyber incident response; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., that the Office of Information Technology consider cloud computing service options under certain circumstances; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539). | ||
| S.2559 | An Act relative to crumbling concrete foundations | ||
| S.2568 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2568). | ||
| S.2570 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2570). | ||
| H.2580 | HD.197 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michael O. Moore and others relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| H.2582 | HD.1045 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2583 | Making Massachusetts Safer | ||
| H.2584 | HD.2003 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2588 | Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to food literacy, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2588). | ||
| H.2589 | HD.2252 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2589) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to line of duty death benefits for certain public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2629 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2629). | ||
| S.2659 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael J. Barrett and Peter Capano for legislation to modernize school construction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Barry R. Finegold, Adam Scanlon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a special commission to study the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 309) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide school building assistance for Special Education Collaboratives; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 441) of Daniel Cahill relative to school construction; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 553) of Edward R. Philips relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Adam Scanlon, Barry R. Finegold and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 569) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to providing for school building assistance for special education collaboratives; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 606) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Ryan C. Fattman relative to School Building Advisory Board funding, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2659). | ||
| S.2662 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to strengthen the evaluation process for proposed new charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the net school spending cap; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Michael O. Moore and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to local approval for charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Susan L. Moran, Vanna Howard and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662). | ||
| S.2664 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664). | ||
| S.2665 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to require financial education in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to student financial literacy; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools; and (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan M. Hamilton, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Sally P. Kerans relative to personal financial literacy in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665). | ||
| H.2667 | HD.174 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service. | |
| S.2675 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to instruct the board of higher education to engage house of corrections and state prisons, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675). | ||
| S.2681 | March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2681). | ||
| S.2724 | April 11. 2024 -- The committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2724). | ||
| S.2728 | April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 520) of Jason M. Lewis, John Barrett, III, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2728). | ||
| H.2731 | HD.1621 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Tackey Chan and others relative to tax exemptions for home office expenses. Revenue. | |
| S.2731 | April 18, 2024 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2731). | ||
| H.2736 | HD.2106 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2736) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for child care expenses. Revenue. | |
| S.2740 | April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2740). | ||
| S.2771 | May 9, 2024 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2771). | ||
| S.2772 | Senat, May 13,2024 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1589) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2772). | ||
| S.2802 | Senate, May 23, 2024 -- Text of amendment (802) (offered by Senator Montigny) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 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.2805 | HD.1350 | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to tax credits for persons caring for elderly relatives at home. Revenue. | |
| S.2807 | Senate, June 6, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 241) of Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to special education funding reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to prevent discrimination in interscholastic athletic and extracurricular activities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 332) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conduct a study on the delivery of special education services, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2807). | ||
| H.2809 | HD.571 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.2820 | Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820). | ||
| H.2839 | HD.2442 | By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2847 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- Text of amendment (5.1) (offered by Senator Cyr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2834) to the Senate Bill relative to the Affordable Housing Act | ||
| H.2852 | HD.458 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2852) of Hannah Kane, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.2853 | HD.184 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the income tax deduction of business interest. Revenue. | |
| H.2854 | HD.254 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2854) of Hannah Kane and David Allen Robertson relative to the state tax return filings for annuities. Revenue. | |
| S.2859 | Senate, July 15, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Topsfield, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2859). | ||
| S.2885 | Senate, July 22, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program (Senate, No. 2659),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2885). | ||
| H.2902 | HD.239 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2902) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to providing for an exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax for certain armed forces medal recipients. Revenue. | |
| H.2903 | HD.241 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2903) of Mathew J. Muratore and Joseph D. McKenna relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue. | |
| H.2924 | HD.271 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2924) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans'. Revenue. | |
| H.2932 | HD.2376 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2934 | An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.2953 | HD.175 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue. | |
| H.2954 | HD.176 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2969 | HD.2957 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2969) of Andres X. Vargas and Patrick M. O'Connor relative to providing for a local option tax credit for certain landlords. Revenue. | |
| H.3015 | HD.2212 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3015) of Carol A. Doherty and others that the website of the Secretary of the Commonwealth contain the total amount of income tax paid by residents of the Commonwealth to the federal government and the percent of those dollars appropriated for certain discretionary spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3130 | HD.616 | By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3130) of Bud L. Williams relative to housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3136 | HD.2555 | By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to promote solar panel installations on school property. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3142 | HD.1371 | By Representative Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3157 | HD.2343 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3157) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Brian W. Murray for legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3164 | HD.2747 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3199 | HD.3705 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to update the decommissioning oversight of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3225 | HD.2883 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar energy development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3232 | HD.776 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3239 | HD.3425 | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3272 | HD.2385 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility. Transportation. | |
| H.3284 | HD.3084 | By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3284) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Department of Transportation establish a municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program commission. Transportation. | |
| H.3312 | HD.3141 | By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3312) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to distinctive registration plates for the spouses of veterans. Transportation. | |
| H.3355 | HD.713 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation. | |
| H.3392 | HD.2742 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation. | |
| H.3458 | HD.3093 | By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3458) of Steven Ultrino, Patrick M. O'Connor and David Allen Robertson for legislation to require the Department of Transportation to post signs in highway rest stops and MBTA stations and vehicles alerting the public to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Transportation. | |
| H.3479 | HD.3652 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Steven George Xiarhos and Jessica Ann Giannino relative to the move over law, so-called. Transportation. | |
| H.3491 | HD.1659 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3498 | HD.3146 | By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Carole A. Fiola, Hannah Kane and others for legislation relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3503 | HD.929 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3503) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3525 | HD.327 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3525) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to parking at certain airports for disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3573 | HD.1489 | By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Education. | |
| H.3616 | HD.3966 | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Manny Cruz, Chynah Tyler and others relative to the regulations governing licensed birth centers. Public Health. | |
| H.3664 | HD.3318 | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to providing for a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians. Revenue. | |
| H.3666 | HD.1007 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3666) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue. | |
| H.3675 | HD.3274 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3675) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Christine P. Barber for legislation to establish a special commission on transportation finance for achieving net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3697 | HD.2766 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3766 | HD.2415 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3766) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish an income tax credit for parents contributing to college tuitions. Revenue. | |
| H.3802 | HD.3675 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3970 | HD.4441 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3970) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4115 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4150 | HD.4430 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.4162 | An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans | ||
| H.4228 | An Act relative to agricultural disaster relief | ||
| H.4241 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4263 | An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4265 | An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit | ||
| H.4289 | An Act addressing the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries | ||
| H.4307 | HD.4702 | By Representative Cahill of Lynn and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel Cahill and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to further regulate insurance claims. Financial Services. | |
| H.4329 | An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal | ||
| H.4350 | An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud of a medical professional | ||
| H.4387 | An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems | ||
| H.4393 | An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities | ||
| H.4397 | An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings | ||
| H.4399 | An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes | ||
| H.4410 | An Act relative to breast cancer equity and early detection | ||
| H.4412 | An Act to establish minimum reimbursement rate to insurance claimants | ||
| H.4424 | An Act relative to food literacy | ||
| H.4433 | An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities | ||
| H.4437 | Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill exempting Thomas Romeo from the 75% pension and annuity limitation for police officers hired after January 1, 1988 set forth in Chapter 32, Section 7(2)(a)(ii) of the General Laws (House, No. 4164) [Local Approval Received]. February 22, 2024 | ||
| H.4453 | An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative | ||
| H.4486 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS | ||
| H.4502 | An Act to promote transportation electrification infrastructure | ||
| H.4541 | An Act updating the decommissioning oversight of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant | ||
| H.4562 | An Act to protect pollinator habitat | ||
| H.4566 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
| H.4620 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4631 | An Act to modernize funding for community media programming | ||
| H.4643 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4653 | House bill No. 4643, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. May 16, 2024. | ||
| H.4672 | An Act to ensure legal parentage equality | ||
| H.4704 | An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children | ||
| H.4743 | An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure | ||
| H.4744 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4750 | An Act to ensure legal parentage equality | ||
| H.4758 | An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure | ||
| H.4773 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
| H.4785 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
| H.4802 | An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections | ||
| H.4810 | An Act to establish a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4821 | An Act providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States | ||
| H.4836 | An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape | ||
| H.4917 | An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal | ||
| H.4918 | An Act relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection | ||
| H.4970 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to ensure legal parentage equality (House, No. 4750), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4970). | ||
| H.4982 | An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need | ||
| H.4999 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options (House, No. 4785), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4999). | ||
| H.5024 | An Act authorizing the town of Rowley to continue employment of call firefighter Donald Dupray | ||
| H.5036 | HD.5282 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to ecological restoration projects. Environment and Natural Resources. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.