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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Byron Rushing Served 2009 - 2018 Democrat - 9th Suffolk

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  Byron.Rushing@mahouse.gov

State House

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Room 234
Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4266 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to sale of devices that increase the rate of discharge of certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.4603 By Ms. Matias of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Juana B. Matias and others relative to communications and interactions of law enforcement agencies with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.84  HD.1250 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance administer a rental and mortgage arrearage program for certain low-income households. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.85  HD.1262 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 85) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the well being and care of children and aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.91  HD.1117 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to create a self-employment assistance allowance to promote independence for needy families receiving transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.655 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.113  HD.560 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Denise Provost and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.114  HD.968 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Denise Provost and others relative to services for homeless individuals and families receiving assistance under the program of emergency aid to elders, disabled and children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.115  HD.969 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 115) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.136  SD.1687 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jay R. Kaufman, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore contract rights to craft brewers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.183  HD.1319 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.216  HD.1137 By Messrs. Gonzalez of Springfield and Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Carlos Gonzalez, Evandro C. Carvalho and others for legislation to establish the micro and minority business strategy committee to develop strategies for supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.221  SD.1817 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Steven Ultrino, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education.
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
S.346  SD.1272 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Lewis, Byron Rushing, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression within the Department of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.354  HD.1863 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 354) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to allowing eligible citizens who missed registration deadline to cast their ballot on election day. Election Laws.
S.367  SD.499 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Joseph A. Boncore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Russell E. Holmes, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow election day registration. Election Laws.
S.373  SD.1791 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud. Election Laws.
S.375  SD.1784 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Byron Rushing, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation through voluntary contributions . Election Laws.
H.419  HD.758 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.443  HD.1370 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.482  HD.1952 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.483  HD.1955 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.533  HD.1112 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 533) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to require banks to include community reinvestment goals in annual reports to the Commissioner of the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
H.536  HD.450 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing contraceptive insurance coverage. Financial Services.
H.578  HD.1056 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.596  HD.1501 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to single payer health care. Health Care Financing.
S.619  SD.698 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.643  SD.1482 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing.
H.659  HD.1245 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide emergency housing assistance to certain eligible families experiencing homelessness. Housing.
S.669  SD.930 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
H.695  HD.1113 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing.
S.706  SD.871 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.719  SD.1163 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 719) of James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady, Marjorie C. Decker, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
H.741  HD.1794 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 741) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.777  SD.1389 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the criminalization of poverty. The Judiciary.
S.781  SD.1976 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Denise Provost, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the privacy of children in eviction proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.788  SD.1466 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Leonard Mirra, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect girls from genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
S.791  SD.1128 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary.
S.819  SD.500 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Cynthia S. Creem, Joseph A. Boncore, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.831  SD.694 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chynah Tyler, Daniel Cullinane, Russell E. Holmes and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.884 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary.
S.859  SD.1661 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Mayor Martin J. Walsh , Daniel Cullinane, Evandro C. Carvalho and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to right of first refusal in the event of foreclosure and short sales and deeds in lieu. The Judiciary.
H.873  HD.1156 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary.
S.873  SD.1619 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to larceny. The Judiciary.
H.893  HD.1618 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to abortions. The Judiciary.
S.943  SD.1175 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Karen E. Spilka, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to update privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary.
S.944  SD.1214 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Karen E. Spilka, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records. The Judiciary.
H.967  HD.639 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to penalties for the crime of larceny. The Judiciary.
H.978  HD.177 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the jurisdiction of the courts within the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary.
S.999  SD.496 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 999) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael D. Brady, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1004  SD.984 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, James R. Miceli, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Commonwealth’s economy with a strong minimum wage and a strong tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1013  SD.768 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Diana DiZoglio, Frank I. Smizik, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1033  HD.2053 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1038  HD.955 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1048  SD.1768 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1163  HD.557 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1190  HD.1606 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1190) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit state licensed mental health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy practices to change sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Public Health.
H.1241  HD.1785 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1241) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to publishing uniform use of deadly force guidelines. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1276  HD.934 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to transfers of military-grade controlled property to state law enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1280  HD.802 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1281  HD.851 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to assault weapon magazine feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1283  HD.1290 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1305  SD.1596 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of James B. Eldridge, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1408  HD.1387 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Kay Khan and others relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Public Service.
H.1426  HD.213 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.1515  SD.880 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Byron Rushing, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Revenue.
H.1617  HD.776 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue.
S.1684  SD.829 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Evandro C. Carvalho, Bud Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1821  SD.1021 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Michael J. Barrett, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1839  SD.860 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1905  SD.1545 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of William N. Brownsberger, Jonathan Hecht, David M. Rogers, Gailanne M. Cariddi and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
H.1915  HD.171 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1915) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize international students with F-1 visas who have obtained a drivers permit to drive. Transportation.
H.2053  HD.2653 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of James J. O'Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual education programs in certain public schools. Education.
H.2091  HD.2500 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to voter registration. Election Laws.
H.2113  HD.2382 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) 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.2147  HD.2704 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2172  HD.2573 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to establishing a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Financial Services.
H.2246  HD.2805 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally-involved housing. Housing.
H.2308  HD.2714 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary.
H.2309  HD.2132 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Kay Khan and others relative to the sealing and court record expunging of juvenile records. The Judiciary.
H.2317  HD.2955 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to housing discrimination against domestic violence survivors. The Judiciary.
H.2332  HD.2870 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.2333  HD.2873 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.2338  HD.2566 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing reasonable limitations on the solitary confinement of inmates 21 years of age or younger. The Judiciary.
H.2359  HD.2929 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to making comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.2365  HD.2719 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2474  HD.2156 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of William Smitty Pignatelli, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.2480  HD.2638 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2494  HD.2346 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2495  HD.2651 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2495) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2617  HD.2579 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to community investment tax credits. Revenue.
H.2683  HD.2253 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2737  HD.2272 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2737) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to waive the fee for identification for certain homeless youth and persons. Transportation.
H.2796  HD.3564 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2819  HD.3069 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of Kay Khan, Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2877  HD.3006 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a curriculum relative to the safe use of streets and premises open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Education.
H.2892  HD.3566 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2892) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Elder Affairs to develop a curriculum and training program on the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Elder Affairs.
H.2897  HD.900 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2897) of Mike Connolly and others relative to ranking candidates for office in order of preference in local elections. Election Laws.
H.2938  HD.3144 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural resolve and security fund to promote and foster agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2951  HD.1829 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2951) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to auto insurance premium criteria. Financial Services.
H.2957  HD.3280 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2957) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to requiring certain financial institutions to file sale and foreclosure information with registries of deeds. Financial Services.
H.2960  HD.3059 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services.
H.2971  HD.3379 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to the fixing or establishing of certain motor vehicle insurance rates. Financial Services.
H.2987  HD.3249 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing Medicare for all in the Commonwealth by the creation of a single payer health care system. Health Care Financing.
H.3003  HD.2740 By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.3037  HD.3110 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3037) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to youthful offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3059  HD.3290 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court. The Judiciary.
H.3077  HD.3694 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3077) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to fine time sentences, so-called. The Judiciary.
H.3081  HD.2649 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to extreme risk protective orders. The Judiciary.
H.3084  HD.3475 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary.
H.3120  HD.3075 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3120) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reform pretrial processes. The Judiciary.
H.3140  HD.3287 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to payroll deductions for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3249  HD.3362 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3249) of Jack Lewis and others relative to HIV screening. Public Health.
H.3258  HD.3293 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3258) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others that deaths involving the discharge of a firearm or use of force by law enforcement officers be investigated by special prosecutors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3269  HD.3052 By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Juana Matias, James B. Eldridge and others relative to prohibiting the use of public funds and resources for immigration enforcement purposes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3274  HD.3331 By Messrs. Vieira of Falmouth and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3274) of David T. Vieira and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to police officer standards and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3360  HD.3481 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Tackey Chan and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3361  HD.3511 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Tackey Chan and others relative to identifying Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups residing in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3369  HD.1155 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3369) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to the disclosure of personal religious affiliation information by the Commonwealth to federal agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3396  HD.3418 By Representatives Holmes of Boston and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3396) of Russell E. Holmes, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to solar power equity in low-income and environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3400  HD.3204 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3589  HD.3198 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3589) of David M. Rogers and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
H.3590  HD.3201 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3590) of David M. Rogers and others relative to requiring audiovisual recordings of certain police interrogations. The Judiciary.
H.3598  HD.3349 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3598) of Sheila C. Harrington, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.
H.3652  HD.3910 Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017.
H.3713  HD.3966 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a healthy soils program within the Department of Agricultural Resources to promote the use of regenerative agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4120  HD.4439 By Representative Ultrino of Malden and Senator L'Italien, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien and others relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.
H.4142  HD.4361 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4142) of Chynah Tyler and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the rights and evictions of certain tenants of post-foreclosure rental housing in the city of Boston. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4151  HD.4432 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to assure net neutrality by Internet service providers and the equal treatment of data on the Internet, and to prohibit discrimination or charge disparity of user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4337  HD.4622 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.4402  HD.4656 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
H.4472  HD.4641 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to prohibit police officers from engaging in sexual relations while on duty. The Judiciary.
H.4899  HD.5081 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2676  HD.2994 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2676) of Murray Forbes and others relative to the commemoration of Governor James and General John Sullivan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.