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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Benjamin Swan Served 2009 - 2016 Democrat - 11th Hampden

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.819 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Benjamin Swan, Lisa M. Andosia and Frank A. Moran for legislation to reduce financial hardship on small businesses in the city of Springfield. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4952 An Act to Convert Park Land and Replace Park Land at Ruth Elizabeth Park, Article 97
Link to Bill Detail page for H.83  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3134 By Representatives Fox of Boston and Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Gloria L. Fox and Benjamin Swan for legislation to encourage low-income disadvantaged families to make progress toward long-term economic success. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.135  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.769 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish an office of youth development within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.496  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.408 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to racial balance in the charter school educational system in the Commonwealth. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.497  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.416 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to repealing the testing requirements for graduation under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.499  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.487 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to mandate the accreditation of secondary graphic communications education in vocational and technical schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.615  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.798 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Benjamin Swan and Domenic J. Sarno (mayor) (with the approval of the city council) relative to filling vacancies in ward seats of the city council by special election in the city of Springfield. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1141  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.456 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to foreclosures in the historic districts of the Commonwealth. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1612  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.403 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1612) of Benjamin Swan and Carlos Gonzalez relative to the housing of prisoners in correctional institutions of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1613  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.405 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1613) of Benjamin Swan and Gloria L. Fox for legislation to establish standards of conduct for district attorneys subject to the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Judicial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1614  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.406 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1615  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.419 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1615) of Benjamin Swan, Marcos A. Devers and Carlos Gonzalez for legislation to provide additional assistance to victims of domestic abuse. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1616  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.427 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to provide certain protections in criminal investigations. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1617  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.453 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Benjamin Swan and Marcos A. Devers for legislation to require that certain interrogations be electronically recorded to be admissible in court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1618  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.481 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1618) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish an innocence commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1619  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.801 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1619) of Benjamin Swan and John V. Fernandes relative to requiring the video or digital recording of statements made by all parties participating in the booking process of persons arrested by state police officers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1620  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1921 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1621  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1979 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1621) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish the prisoner bone marrow donation program in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1622  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2019 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1622) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish guidelines for the releasing of prisoners for medical reasons. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1623  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2042 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1623) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to decriminalize certain non-violent demonstrations by students. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1624  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3212 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1624) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish an organ and tissue donor program within the Department of Correction. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1625  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3471 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to further regulate registries of deeds. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1869  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.802 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1869) of Benjamin Swan and Domenic J. Sarno (mayor) (with the approval of the city council) relative to the sale and storage of goods in public ways in the city of Springfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2181  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.398 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to prohibit tethering, leashing and certain other methods for the restraining of prisoners participating in work release programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2182  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.404 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Benjamin Swan and Gloria L. Fox for legislation to prohibit the use of inappropriate language by public safety officers in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2183  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.412 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish and mandate safety standards for the installation of television dishes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2423  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.423 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to the retirement benefits for certain public employees who are veterans of the armed forces. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2930  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.774 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2930) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to authorize the acquisition of land for the development and construction of an underground railroad and a civil rights and black heritage museum in the city of Springfield. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3103  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.402 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Benjamin Swan relative to authorizing the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue a democracy in action distinctive license plate. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3104  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.409 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3104) of Benjamin Swan and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to establish driver education and training reform. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3337  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3619 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3337) of Benjamin Swan and Domenic J Sarno, Mayor (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be exempt from certain provisions of municipal contracts law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3515  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.428 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3515) of Benjamin Swan relative to the withholding tax laws for withdrawals from retirement accounts. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3562  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3882 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor and Wayman Lee, Esq., City Clerk (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3643  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3867 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to designate the Hampden County Superior Court as the Roderick L. Ireland courthouse. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3916  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4306 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Ronald Brace, an employee of the Department of Youth Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4159  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4648 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4159) of Benjamin Swan and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be authorized to convert certain lands to construct a senior center and a replacement park. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4564  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4962 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4564) of Benjamin Swan (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land for traffic improvement purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4642  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5027 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Rhodaja Shubrick, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.299  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.623 By Mr. Swan of Springfield (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of Michael J. Florio, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a balanced sustainable development commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.614  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.797 By Mr. Swan of Springfield (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Domenic J Sarno (mayor) (with the approval of the city council) relative to the terms of office of city councilors in the city of Springfield. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.