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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Bud L. Williams Democrat - 11th Hampden

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  Bud.Williams@mahouse.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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  HD.4096 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division within the Superior Court Department. The Judiciary.
  HD.4561 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
H.63  HD.3053 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 63) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Mindy Domb and Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.65  HD.3013 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 65) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams relative to access to the affordable connectivity program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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.
H.81  HD.1003 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 81) of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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.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.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1962 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. 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.155  HD.287 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.191  HD.1014 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.195  HD.351 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to educational support for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.207  HD.2520 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. 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.
H.234  HD.167 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 234) of Adam Scanlon, Bud L. Williams and Colleen M. Garry relative to bona fide business entities and encouraging the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.285  HD.3825 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Mindy Domb, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Bud L. Williams relative to an alternative method for training and licensing of barbers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.294  HD.3109 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.310  HD.2938 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 310) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams relative to the regulation of pet groomers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.311  HD.3258 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 311) of Carlos González and others relative to modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.378  HD.1845 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of James J. O'Day and others relative to wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.379  HD.278 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 379) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bud L. Williams and Brian M. Ashe relative to the transport, storage and sale of used bedding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.410  HD.3815 By Representatives González of Springfield and Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Carlos González, Estela A. Reyes and others relative to the development of micro and minority-owned businesses. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.411  HD.3019 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 411) of Carlos González and others that certain state grants target minority communities and businesses. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.437  HD.1915 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.440  HD.3617 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 440) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to admissions to vocational-technical schools or vocational-technical programs to provide for equitable workforce development. Education.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
H.487  HD.2960 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Michelle M. DuBois relative to establishing the gateway city public school driver education program. Education.
H.488  HD.2967 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Test for high school graduation. Education.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.495  HD.3162 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
H.501  HD.4046 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Vanna Howard and others relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
H.542  HD.3360 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education.
H.559  HD.1573 By Representative Ramos of Springfield and Senator Gomez, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 559) of Orlando Ramos, Adam Gomez and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to increase access to safe swimming. Education.
H.566  HD.2988 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to ensuring high quality pre-kindergarten education. Education.
H.569  HD.2326 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (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. Education.
H.577  HD.2136 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Danillo A. Sena, John C. Velis and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
H.578  HD.3277 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to universal access to pre-kindergarten programs. Education.
H.579  HD.3566 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in 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.620  HD.1625 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 620) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
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.649  HD.2201 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
H.669  HD.590 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.751  HD.358 By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Natalie M. Blais, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to authorizing the waiving of sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use wheelchairs as their primary source of mobility. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.820  HD.2851 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 820) of Carlos González and others relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.913  HD.1500 By Representatives Turco of Winthrop and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to designating the Rumney Marsh as the Joseph T. James memorial area of critical environmental concern. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.941  HD.3473 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 941) of Ruth B. Balser relative to healthcare carrier utilization review. Financial Services.
H.943  HD.2478 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of Christine P. Barber, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to reduce health insurance co-pays for people with chronic conditions. Financial Services.
H.976  HD.1270 By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Rob Consalvo and John J. Lawn, Jr. for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo. Financial Services.
H.993  HD.2964 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 993) of Mindy Domb and others relative to cost sharing or required utilization review charges for contagious and infectious disease healthcare services. Financial Services.
H.1026  HD.2949 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams relative to insurance premiums for homeowners. Financial Services.
H.1027  HD.2956 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams relative to homeowners’ insurance complaint education. Financial Services.
H.1028  HD.3006 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1028) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Orlando Ramos relative to community reinvestment goals for banks. Financial Services.
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.1137  HD.1582 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.1139  HD.2467 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.
H.1145  HD.605 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Adam Scanlon, Kate Donaghue and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for certain behavioral health services. Financial Services.
H.1146  HD.3737 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Adam Scanlon, Kate Donaghue and others relative to healthcare coverage access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Financial Services.
H.1157  HD.783 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1157) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to direct the State Treasurer to establish a baby bonds trust fund to assist certain designated beneficiaries in pursuing opportunities for education, housing, and entrepreneurship. Financial Services.
H.1191  HD.2983 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Brandy Fluker Oakley, Bud L. Williams and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to hospital bad debt claims denials and prompt payments collected by the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Health Care Financing.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1263  HD.3022 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1263) of Carlos González and others relative to intercollegiate athletic compensation and rights. Higher Education.
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.1324  HD.2962 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1324) of Carlos González and others for legislation to provide tenant ownership in government-assisted housing and establish diversity goals and plans prior to receiving certain tax credits. Housing.
H.1491  HD.3140 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1491) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to increase the number of associate justices in Probate and Family Court. The Judiciary.
H.1493  HD.2963 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary.
H.1494  HD.2969 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1494) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to update bail procedures for justice-involved youth. The Judiciary.
H.1528  HD.4010 By Representatives González of Springfield and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Carlos González, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to increasing racial diversity among judges. The Judiciary.
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.
H.1530  HD.2944 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Carlos González and others relative to nonprofit receivership of vacant residential property. The Judiciary.
H.1531  HD.2945 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Carlos González and others relative to penalties for crimes against seniors. The Judiciary.
H.1532  HD.2970 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Carlos González and others relative to abuse prevention. The Judiciary.
S.1545  SD.1054 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1597  HD.3295 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1598  HD.2693 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the sealing of certain records. The Judiciary.
H.1701  HD.639 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1701) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary.
H.1706  HD.715 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1706) of Tram T. Nguyen and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude. The Judiciary.
H.1710  HD.3510 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1710) of James J. O'Day, Manny Cruz and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.1724  HD.171 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1724) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to regulation of recreational games at senior centers. The Judiciary.
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.
H.1752  HD.3111 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1752) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
H.1761  HD.318 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Adam Scanlon, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to the penalty for sexual assaults upon persons with disabilities. The Judiciary.
H.1813  HD.2402 By Representatives Whipps of Athol and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1813) of Susannah M. Whipps, Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary.
H.1821  HD.2267 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary.
H.1845  HD.588 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1850  HD.779 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1850) of Josh S. Cutler, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development to analyze the economic disruption and harm to the financial stability of those engaged in commercial fishing in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1877  HD.2995 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1890  HD.2513 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1890) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1913  HD.912 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1913) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the barriers faced by low-income workers to finding and maintaining jobs in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1919  HD.313 By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1948  HD.126 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to establish a paid pregnancy loss leave program for employers to provide paid leave to certain workers experiencing a pregnancy loss. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1952  HD.3189 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to expanding the community college training incentive program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1978  HD.3001 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1978) of Marjorie C. Decker, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Bud L. Williams for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health to have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1981  HD.2682 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1983  HD.3999 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1983) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require certain practitioners to provide education on the potential adverse risks of prescription opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1984  HD.2965 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1985  HD.3031 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1993  HD.1809 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow for emergency hospitalization of persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1999  HD.2234 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2060  HD.3024 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Orlando Ramos relative to authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.2103  HD.3953 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2162  HD.3114 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
H.2204  HD.712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. 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.
H.2210  HD.1812 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of certain drinks with added sugar on school grounds. Public Health.
H.2253  HD.111 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.2254  HD.838 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2254) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to further regulate healthcare services to a patient via telehealth. Public Health.
H.2281  HD.1955 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2281) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the development and posting of guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students about the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease. Public Health.
H.2319  HD.3779 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2325  HD.2972 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2326  HD.3682 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.2333  HD.3822 By Representatives González of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Carlos González, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish an incarcerated individual bone marrow and organ donation program within the Department of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2334  HD.2935 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2334) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Jason M. Lewis relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2335  HD.2941 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2335) of Carlos González and others for legislation to reduce recidivism through evidence-based programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2398  HD.1984 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2427  HD.1158 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2427) of James Arciero and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
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.2505  HD.2901 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
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.
H.2748  HD.3561 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2748) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.
H.2761  HD.3288 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to establishing a child and family tax credit. Revenue.
H.2762  HD.3457 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2762) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.2763  HD.508 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
H.2811  HD.3916 By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Carlos González, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.
H.2812  HD.2936 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Carlos González and others relative to providing certain tax credits for employers of agricultural workers and labor rights for agricultural laborers. Revenue.
H.2813  HD.3021 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2813) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.
H.2814  HD.3719 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Carlos González and others for legislation to create a commission (including members of the General Court) to review and approve claims for a smart gun technology tax incentive program. Revenue.
H.2859  HD.1813 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2859) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
H.2906  HD.846 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2906) of Brian W. Murray relative to a certain property tax exemption for the elderly. Revenue.
H.2908  HD.2236 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.2927  HD.2388 By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Orlando Ramos relative to the withholding of property taxes by utility companies. Revenue.
H.2940  HD.2968 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to providing tax credits for subscriptions to one or more local newspapers. Revenue.
H.2942  HD.113 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others relative to excise taxes on motor vehicles for low-income seniors. Revenue.
H.2943  HD.114 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others relative to excise taxes on motor vehicles for low-income veterans. Revenue.
H.2944  HD.115 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2944) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.
H.2945  HD.325 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of Adam Scanlon, Adam Gomez and Bud L. Williams relative to establishing a senior property tax deferral pilot program. Revenue.
H.2946  HD.341 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2946) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
H.2948  HD.2728 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to establishing a tax credit for veterans' license plates. 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.2974  HD.2933 By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of Tommy Vitolo, David M. Rogers and others relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.
H.3016  HD.3821 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3041  HD.2778 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3041) of Carlos González and others relative to minority participation goals for sub-contractors hired by the exclusive contract to provide services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3042  HD.2946 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3042) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams for legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3103  HD.276 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standard time as the permanent time of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3192  HD.2961 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3192) of Joan Meschino and others relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3208  HD.1285 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michelle M. DuBois and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3223  HD.3253 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3223) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, John Barrett, III and Bud L. Williams relative to fair and stable utility pricing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.3273  HD.3495 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a local roads improvement program. Transportation.
H.3296  HD.592 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.
H.3311  HD.3134 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3311) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to driver education. 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.3315  HD.3436 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3315) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to service on the Fairmount commuter rail line. Transportation.
H.3327  HD.2853 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3327) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to authorize sheriffs and members of sheriffs departments to issue traffic citations. Transportation.
H.3346  HD.2656 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3346) of Steven S. Howitt, Alan Silvia and Bud L. Williams relative to roadway littering. Transportation.
H.3361  HD.2734 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Bud L. Williams and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to further regulate the distribution of transportation funds. Transportation.
H.3410  HD.741 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Bud L. Williams relative to electric foot scooter operating requirements. Transportation.
H.3411  HD.3169 By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3411) of Orlando Ramos and Brandy Fluker Oakley relative to obstructed views caused by items hanging from rearview mirrors while driving. Transportation.
H.3487  HD.359 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the fee for filing certificates of organization for veteran owned businesses. 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.3517  HD.2716 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3532  HD.320 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Adam Scanlon, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to emergency medical technician certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3533  HD.2517 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3533) of Adam Scanlon, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3534  HD.322 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3534) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to providing for a prisoner of war income tax exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3550  HD.4190 By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner for legislation to protect water supplies and the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.3602  HD.1612 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3602) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Smitty Pignatelli that the Department of Mental Health establish peer-run respite centers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3609  HD.2863 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3609) of Tackey Chan and others relative to translated certified nurses assistant exams. 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.3693  HD.944 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3693) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3761  HD.3890 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3761) of Mindy Domb and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish an open educational resource trust fund. Higher Education.
H.3908  An Act improving rail service on the Fairmount commuter rail line
H.3941  HD.3483 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3941) of Mike Connolly and Bud L. Williams for legislation to authorize supplemental financing of housing first programs, state public housing renovations, and other housing programs and to make related changes in certain laws. Housing.
H.3956  HD.3646 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3993  HD.3870 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education.
H.4070  HD.4255 By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner, Bruce E. Tarr and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4101  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4162  An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans
H.4274  An Act alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families
H.4275  An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
H.4278  An Act amending the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law to provide paid pregnancy loss leave
H.4282  An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers
H.4289  An Act addressing the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries
H.4312  An Act to study the development of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield
H.4364  An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate
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.4416  An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
H.4423  An Act to promote high-quality early literacy instruction and improve student outcomes
H.4442  An Act creating a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers
H.4453  An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative
H.4458  HD.4314 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Bud L. Williams relative to real estate tax abatements for certain blind persons. Revenue.
H.4566  An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.