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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Brian M. Ashe Democrat - 2nd Hampden

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  Brian.Ashe@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 160
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2304
Fax:
617-722-2813

District Office

Phone:
(413) 754-4184
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4112 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a cultural diversity curriculum in elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.36  SD.212 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.43  SD.2573 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Anne M. Gobi and Brian M. Ashe (by vote of the town) for legislation to further define a quorum of a public body in the town of Monson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
H.71  HD.240 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 71) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and others relative to early voting by mail. Rules (House).
H.73  An Act further providing for early voting by mail
S.105  SD.588 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.108  SD.1179 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.119  SD.1025 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam G. Hinds and others for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.130  HD.1440 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Joan Meschino, Paul F. Tucker 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.142  SD.1467 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.163  HD.1196 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Hannah Kane and others relative to establishing a minimum age requirement for entry into cannabis-related events, conferences, forums and exhibitions. Cannabis Policy.
H.184  HD.1540 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 184) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.199  HD.1158 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.200  HD.2528 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 200) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.208  HD.1701 By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Patricia A. Duffy, Carlos González and others relative to a pilot program to address the drop in public supports when recipient earnings increase. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.212  HD.1964 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Paul J. Donato and others relative to the rights of foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.243  HD.494 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding access to adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.250  HD.2939 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.252  HD.2545 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to financial exploitation of certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.261  HD.2007 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.264  HD.2324 By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.271  HD.776 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a special commission to study and determine best practices to ensure the safety of blind persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.280  HD.2120 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits for diapers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.284  HD.682 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 284) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Office of Business Development establish a MassMade program to identify, connect and support businesses that produce consumer goods in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.287  HD.3991 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 287) of Carlos González and others relative to the development of a strategy supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.312  HD.3117 By Messrs. Barrett of North Adams and Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 312) of John Barrett, III, Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to limit consumer exposure to deceptive calling practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.327  HD.977 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 327) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.341  HD.260 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.357  HD.925 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.362  SD.1307 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.377  SD.860 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education.
H.378  HD.2297 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of Carlos González and others relative to the regulation of pet groomers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.383  SD.320 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Michael F. Rush, Adam J. Scanlon, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education.
S.415  SD.460 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, John H. Rogers, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs.
S.427  SD.315 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Michael F. Rush, Steven S. Howitt, Steven G. Xiarhos, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.
H.432  HD.70 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.434  HD.1830 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Collins, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of Paul McMurtry, Nick Collins and others for legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.437  HD.3054 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Paul McMurtry, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to a specialty pharmacy pilot program for urology. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.449  HD.1044 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe relative to the transportation, storage and sale of used bedding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.471  HD.223 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing the penalties to motor vehicle dealers for certain sales of used police vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.472  HD.224 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 472) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize consolidated purchasing of alcoholic beverages by certain licensees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.495  HD.2307 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 495) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish a joint oversight committee on personal protective equipment. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.545  HD.815 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 545) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
S.548  SD.1688 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.563  HD.1152 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.
H.578  HD.105 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools. Education.
S.580  SD.2083 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.587  SD.551 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.601  HD.2094 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 601) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to special education services for students who turn 22 during the COVID-19 emergency. Education.
H.605  HD.1960 By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.613  HD.1448 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to cancel the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or any other named statewide standardized assessment during the 2020-2021 school year. Education.
H.640  HD.1207 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
H.647  HD.1183 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 647) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
H.686  HD.2698 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.690  HD.610 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in schools. Education.
H.691  HD.611 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.
S.691  SD.1525 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 691) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, John Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.695  HD.3376 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education.
H.700  HD.1359 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
H.716  HD.3573 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 716) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to award school districts and individual schools that show excellence in producing and promoting civics projects. Education.
H.722  HD.380 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) 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.
H.725  HD.1575 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 725) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the authority of the Attorney General to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect. Elder Affairs.
H.730  HD.2554 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 730) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to require that non-elderly handicapped and disabled people be mandated to live in separate housing facilities from elderly residents in assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.732  HD.972 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) 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.739  HD.1484 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.744  HD.1206 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 744) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
H.753  HD.2310 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
S.760  SD.261 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities through commercial rate equity for safety net hospitals. Health Care Financing.
S.761  SD.1015 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
H.763  HD.1869 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to expand access to voter registration. Election Laws.
H.778  HD.966 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 778) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.786  SD.1968 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Eric P. Lesser, Smitty Pignatelli and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
H.838  HD.449 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 838) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for early voting costs. Election Laws.
S.843  SD.1295 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 843) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require institutions of higher education to provide uniform financial aid information to accepted applicants. Higher Education.
S.846  SD.1763 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.847  SD.1768 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Brian M. Ashe, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community college campus hunger pilot program. Higher Education.
H.851  HD.271 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.852  SD.1702 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty. Higher Education.
H.864  HD.596 By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.872  HD.3241 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.874  SD.1906 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carlos González and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
H.879  HD.2946 By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Linda Dean Campbell, Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study competitive reuse, refill, repurpose and recycling industries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.884  HD.3588 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.896  HD.1267 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.904  HD.1458 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.926  HD.458 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.926  SD.195 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Michael D. Brady, Diana DiZoglio, Michelle M. DuBois, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.954  SD.385 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.956  HD.3006 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 956) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.966  HD.2424 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.978  HD.2186 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) 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, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.986  HD.2345 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the Massachusetts Water Management Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1042  SD.1188 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to the expungement of non-convictions. The Judiciary.
H.1043  HD.2300 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
H.1053  HD.3242 By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Daniel Cahill relative to consumer deductibles. Financial Services.
H.1056  HD.3460 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize annual lung cancer screenings for firefighters. Financial Services.
S.1067  SD.1597 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1067) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Kelly W. Pease and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission on electronic notarization. The Judiciary.
H.1085  HD.532 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
H.1089  HD.1214 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services.
S.1098  SD.1657 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
H.1102  HD.2263 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Carlos González and others relative to community reinvestment goals for banks. Financial Services.
H.1132  HD.2450 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1153  HD.397 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Paul McMurtry, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
S.1179  SD.774 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1179  HD.2373 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Smitty Pignatelli, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to the practice of acupuncture and providing for insurance benefits for certain acupuncture treatment. Financial Services.
S.1208  SD.414 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1208  HD.923 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1215  HD.1929 By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to insurance coverage for hospital grade breast pumps. Financial Services.
S.1220  SD.1026 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1257  HD.830 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1257) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Health Care Financing.
H.1267  HD.2656 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of Denise C. Garlick, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
H.1283  HD.1454 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) 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.1290  HD.1500 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to nutrition assistance programs and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1299  HD.1436 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1299) of Frank A. Moran, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities through commercial rate equity for safety net hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.1307  HD.2352 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Health Policy Commission conduct a study relative to the manufacture of generic prescription drugs by the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1310  SD.1483 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1316  HD.913 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing.
H.1319  HD.2029 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1325  HD.1224 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1331  HD.3072 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1350  HD.1444 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Joan Meschino and others relative to establishing a community college campus hunger pilot program to address food insecurity on community college campuses. Higher Education.
H.1355  HD.1233 By Mr. Oliveira of Ludlow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. Higher Education.
S.1376  SD.742 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
S.1380  SD.1085 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Nick Collins, Bradford Hill, Christopher Hendricks, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
H.1382  HD.817 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1382) of Michael S. Day and others relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.
S.1385  SD.1045 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
S.1422  SD.154 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
H.1436  HD.2441 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others for legislation to establish a statewide right to counsel program for evictions to promote housing stability and prevent homelessness. Housing.
S.1436  SD.1795 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish a pilot program for specialty pharmacy in urology. Public Health.
S.1440  SD.1142 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1441  SD.1705 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to in-state meat inspection programs. Public Health.
S.1455  SD.1069 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Eric P. Lesser, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
H.1459  HD.2848 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to medical parole due to a terminal illness or permanent incapacitation. The Judiciary.
H.1465  HD.1232 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
H.1475  HD.1873 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.1477  SD.1360 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam J. Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.
S.1485  SD.1997 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Mark C. Montigny, Elizabeth A. Malia, Brian M. Ashe and Michael O. Moore for legislation to improve Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
S.1510  SD.254 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
H.1513  HD.822 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1513) of Michael S. Day and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.
S.1523  SD.651 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1523) of Michael F. Rush, Shawn Dooley, Steven G. Xiarhos, William M. Straus and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings. Public Health.
S.1525  SD.678 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Kay Khan, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
S.1525  SD.678 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Kay Khan, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
S.1535  SD.1053 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1535) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to the establishment of a joint oversight committee on personal protective equipment. Public Health.
H.1559  HD.924 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and Brian M. Ashe relative to uniform partition of heirs property. The Judiciary.
H.1565  HD.3995 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1576  HD.991 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
S.1595  SD.1685 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1605  SD.1787 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Joan B. Lovely, Steven G. Xiarhos, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to require healthcare employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1606  SD.1177 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Mark C. Montigny, Steven G. Xiarhos, Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1613  SD.326 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1613) of Michael O. Moore, Paul R. Feeney, Diana DiZoglio, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1614  HD.2262 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Carlos González and others relative to penalties for crimes against seniors. The Judiciary.
H.1615  HD.2550 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1615) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary.
S.1625  SD.963 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1625) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael F. Rush, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to study technology to monitor and protect individuals in law enforcement custody. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1669  SD.1686 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Nick Collins, Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
H.1702  HD.1204 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1709  HD.718 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1714  HD.1842 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary.
S.1728  SD.1194 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian M. Ashe, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
H.1782  HD.72 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1782) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
S.1791  SD.1111 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service.
H.1824  HD.2845 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1824) of Tram T. Nguyen, Bradford Hill and others relative to convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
H.1837  HD.1047 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1837) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to civil penalties for the disposal of trash or garbage from motor vehicles. The Judiciary.
H.1840  HD.2247 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1840) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
H.1888  HD.404 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to strengthening the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.1897  SD.172 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
H.1917  HD.2958 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Joseph F. Wagner, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to the taking or transmitting of images of crime victims by first responders. The Judiciary.
H.1919  HD.225 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to protecting victims of domestic violence by increasing the penalties for certain assault or assault and battery on a family or household member violations. The Judiciary.
H.1920  HD.226 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1920) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to juvenile justice. The Judiciary.
H.1921  HD.233 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to testimony in operating under the influence of alcohol cases. The Judiciary.
H.1922  HD.234 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1922) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing penalties for restraining order violations. The Judiciary.
S.1930  SD.344 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue.
H.1950  HD.253 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1957  HD.1439 By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1957) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for reducing certified nursing assistant labor shortages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1959  HD.967 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2026  HD.1739 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2026) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and Brian M. Ashe relative to nondiscrimination training in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2028  SD.698 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the podokesaurus holyokensis as the official dinosaur of the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2069  HD.1315 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2069) of Peter Capano and others relative to the labeling of opioid prescriptions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2075  HD.2014 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2080  HD.1824 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2080) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Mental Health establish a COVID-19 mental health pilot program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2091  HD.490 By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Colleen M. Garry and others establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2098  HD.169 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2098) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2117  HD.285 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2125  HD.2389 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2126  HD.2860 By Mr. Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2143  HD.3607 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Peter Capano and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to establish foreclosure mediation programs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2180  HD.1215 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2180) 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.2200  SD.834 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2200) of Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile 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. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2223  HD.1959 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of Bruce J. Ayers, Brian W. Murray and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to HIV antibody or antigen testing. Public Health.
H.2231  HD.3559 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2231) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
S.2246  SD.2105 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2246  HD.2488 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the training of certified nurses aides. Public Health.
H.2249  HD.1569 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2249) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.
S.2251  SD.1246 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. 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.2253  HD.3543 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.
H.2265  HD.3268 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2265) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
H.2270  HD.523 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2270) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
H.2280  HD.1878 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2280) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for an investigation by a special commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. Public Health.
H.2285  HD.637 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.2294  HD.1543 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.2301  HD.2633 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2301) of Denise C. Garlick and Eric P. Lesser relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
H.2304  HD.1669 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2326  HD.2888 By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) 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.2329  HD.1712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2329) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2331  HD.1309 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2331) of Kay Khan and others relative to the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss and muscle building. Public Health.
H.2338  HD.2583 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of Kay Khan and others relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
H.2342  HD.3647 By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2342) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to establish an entry-level licensing program to allow applicants to practice under supervision prior to becoming licensed mental health counselors. Public Health.
H.2343  HD.1169 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of John J. Lawn, Jr. and others for legislation to provide access to complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
S.2345  SD.2221 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
H.2354  HD.651 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
S.2358  SD.394 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2358) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to life cycle costs for long term pavement solutions. Transportation.
H.2365  HD.2308 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
H.2381  HD.1456 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. O'Day, John J. Mahoney and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.2382  HD.1936 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of James J. O'Day, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to regulate certain support services by creating certification for substance use disorder recovery coaches. Public Health.
H.2384  HD.2380 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2384) of James J. O'Day, Erika Uyterhoeven and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to define clinical social work practice. Public Health.
H.2386  HD.3120 By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2386) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health.
H.2398  HD.113 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
H.2401  HD.3336 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to create health education programs to reduce the burden of kidney disease. Public Health.
H.2425  HD.1874 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2446  HD.2415 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Mindy Domb and others relative to further regulating child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2449  HD.1798 By Messrs. Donahue of Worcester and McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2449) of Daniel M. Donahue, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and others relative to safe building materials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2456  HD.106 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Peter J. Durant and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2465  HD.2632 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2470  Senate, June 10, 2021 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2470).
S.2481  An Act upgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards
H.2482  HD.2141 By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2482) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to definitions under the emergency medical services system law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2496  Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2496).
H.2518  HD.3214 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2518) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian M. Ashe and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to require the use of helmets for equine riders and drivers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2525  Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting).
H.2529  HD.769 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2541  HD.227 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2541) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2542  HD.228 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2542) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2543  HD.517 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Timothy R. Whelan, James K. Hawkins and others relative to primary enforcement of seatbelt violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2544  HD.1019 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2547  HD.326 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2548  HD.327 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2548) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of police career pay incentives. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2549  HD.241 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2549) of James Arciero and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
S.2553  SD.2754 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2553) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance child care relief. Revenue.
S.2557  Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557).
H.2573  HD.788 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2573) of Peter Capano and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
S.2573  Senate, November 9, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law.(Senate, No. 1606),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2573).
S.2603  Senate, December 20, 2021 -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill upgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards (Senate, No. 2481) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4194; by inserting an emergency preamble and striking out the title and inserting a new title),-- reports, a “Bill further regulating hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standards (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2610  Senate, December 30, 2021 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Gobi) as a new draft for Senate, No. 43.
S.2613  Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2613).
H.2620  HD.1802 By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service.
S.2656  Senate, February 7, 2022 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2656).
H.2667  HD.328 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
S.2667  SD.2903 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2667) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Michael D. Brady, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2673  Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673).
H.2683  HD.1640 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service.
H.2706  HD.1023 By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
S.2721  Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage transparency; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to wage transparency; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Liz Miranda and others relative to wage transparency in the workplace, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721).
H.2726  HD.1781 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
H.2759  HD.1043 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2759) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to provide creditable service for retirement purposes for teaching in parochial schools or in public or private academies. Public Service.
H.2760  HD.1834 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2760) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to leave without pay for certain police officers and firefighters granted accidental disability retirement. Public Service.
H.2765  HD.263 By Mr. Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2765) of David Allen Robertson and others relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers. Public Service.
H.2779  HD.1142 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2779) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
S.2783  Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2783).
H.2796  HD.229 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Timothy R. Whelan and others that certain employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority be included in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2797  HD.230 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2797) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to include forensic scientists employed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
S.2804  Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804).
H.2808  HD.1794 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
S.2811  Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Brian M. Ashe, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community college campus hunger pilot program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2811).
S.2812  Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812).
S.2815  Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2815).
H.2834  HD.1876 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide for a tax deduction for certain graduate student loan debt. Revenue.
H.2842  HD.657 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
H.2860  HD.1544 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.2863  HD.2111 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to providing for a "WorkAbility" tax credit to employers for wages paid to qualified employees with disabilities. Revenue.
H.2881  HD.1616 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.2883  Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
S.2894  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish a pilot program for specialty pharmacy in urology; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Paul McMurtry, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to a specialty pharmacy pilot program for urology, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2894).
H.2915  HD.472 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2953  HD.484 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael J. Soter and others relative to the calculation of gross taxable income to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
S.2973  An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care
S.2997  Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended)
H.3004  HD.74 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the establishment of tax credits for the installation of home water filtration systems for certain homeowners. Revenue.
H.3006  HD.634 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3006) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.
S.3021  SD.3241 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3021) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to authorize the transfer of care and control of land in the town of Monson. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3024  HD.709 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3024) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to a certain property tax exemption for the elderly. Revenue.
H.3025  HD.1338 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to providing tax relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
H.3038  HD.2339 By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3038) of Smitty Pignatelli, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.
S.3064  Senate, July 28, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fattman) for the Senate Bill authorizing the transfer of care and control of land in the town of Monson (Senate, No. 3021).
H.3160  HD.102 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3160) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3161  HD.930 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3190  HD.1392 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3190) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Mindy Domb and others relative to establishing the official dinosaur of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3204  HD.3927 By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3204) of Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and others Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3209  HD.3758 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart the Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year as election worker appreciation day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3213  HD.2918 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3213) of James J. O'Day and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to further regulate the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3221  HD.1045 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3221) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to designate the Boston cream pie cupcake as the official cupcake of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3280  HD.695 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3281  HD.696 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3284  HD.2115 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3284) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3292  HD.1972 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3292) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3333  HD.3753 By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3333) of Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and others relative to biomass energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3345  HD.78 By Messrs. McKenna of Webster and Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Joseph D. McKenna, Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3361  HD.638 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3376  HD.2035 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3378  HD.655 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit chief appointing authorities and members of local appropriating authorities from membership in local cultural councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3379  HD.1211 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3381  HD.2685 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3381) of Mary S. Keefe, David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3411  HD.2433 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3411) of Natalie M. Blais and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a working group to identify and evaluate the safe, efficient and environmentally sound maintenance and improvement of unpaved dirt and gravel roads. Transportation.
H.3420  HD.1537 By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to dangerous high speed pursuits. Transportation.
H.3421  HD.1709 By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3421) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to Purple Heart registration plates issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
H.3433  HD.803 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3433) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the towing of motor vehicles under operation by incapacitated persons. Transportation.
H.3455  HD.256 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3455) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to designate United States highway Route 20 as a state historic highway. Transportation.
H.3510  HD.1201 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3510) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to include the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education training programs. Transportation.
H.3515  HD.984 By Representatives Khan of Newton and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3515) of Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3553  HD.712 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to the emission of soot, smoke or other particulates by diesel-powered vehicles. Transportation.
H.3571  HD.2405 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3571) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation convene a working group on the benefits of passenger rail service between the city of Pittsfield and New York City using the Housatonic rail line. Transportation.
H.3616  HD.476 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to authorize Massachusetts fallen firefighter memorial motorcycle license plates. Transportation.
H.3617  HD.527 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3617) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to license reinstatement fees for drivers without a conviction. Transportation.
H.3629  HD.235 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for failure to load vehicles to prevent dropping on public ways. Transportation.
H.3631  HD.277 By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3631) of Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to increasing the penalties for passing stopped school buses. Transportation.
H.3633  HD.1566 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3633) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to penalties for unlawful passing of a school bus. Transportation.
H.3642  HD.787 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3642) of Peter Capano and others relative to aiding military service members in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3647  HD.819 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3647) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to recognize reserve veterans as veterans in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3674  HD.704 By Mr. Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3674) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3682  HD.716 By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Brian W. Murray, Michael J. Soter and others relative to eligibility for the Medal of Liberty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3698  HD.2313 By Representatives Vieira of Falmouth and Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3698) of David T. Vieira, Linda Dean Campbell and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a suitable memorial to commemorate Deborah Sampson. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3699  HD.232 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3699) of Timothy R. Whelan and others extending veterans status for the certain former members of the National Guard and reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3733  HD.2369 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3733) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to motion pictures filmed in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.3978  An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
H.4120  HD.4418 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.4144  HD.3796 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4144) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to further testing after combined sewage overflow events. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4242  An Act relative to the licensure of appraisers
H.4245  An Act providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists
H.4271  An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
H.4328  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4329  An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
H.4339  An Act prohibiting license revocation for student loan default
H.4442  An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices
H.4462  An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
H.4542  An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs
H.4555  An Act relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail
H.4574  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4603  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4634  HD.4889 By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to qualified data centers. Revenue.
H.4681  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement.
H.4694  An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission
H.4695  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities.
H.4716  An Act modernizing notary services
H.4780  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4819  An Act creating a commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools
H.4853  An Act to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment.
H.4863  HD.4693 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to further regulate private well water. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.5031  An Act to modernize participation in public meetings
H.5053  An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts
H.5094  An Act providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists
H.5104  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.5321  Substituted, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3160). September 26, 2022.
H.5381  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.