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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Carol A. Doherty Democrat - 3rd Bristol

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H.31  HD.3729 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 31) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the title of the Lieutenant-Governor. The Judiciary.
H.32  HD.3693 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 32) of Mindy Domb and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to use of gender in the Constitution of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.41  HD.1170 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 41) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
H.74  HD.215 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.87  HD.498 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups. Agriculture.
H.88  HD.1801 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
H.93  HD.98 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Smitty Pignatelli, Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Agriculture.
H.101  HD.1171 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have suffered losses due to the presence of PFAS in soil, water, or agricultural products. Agriculture.
S.118  SD.1896 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 118) of Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Susannah M. Whipps, Ryan C. Fattman and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.122  HD.1399 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others for legislation to establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat opioid use disorder. Cannabis Policy.
S.130  SD.2322 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.142  HD.2111 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 142) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to community living for older adults and people with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.159  HD.601 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.161  HD.3346 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 161) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts children’s alliance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.162  HD.3350 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of Michael J. Finn and others for legislation to establish a child fatality review team within the Office of the Child Advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.164  HD.3395 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.165  HD.3469 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.170  HD.143 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 170) of William C. Galvin and Carol A. Doherty relative to licensure for the use of graduated electronic decelerators to alter behavior of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.2229 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Sean Garballey, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to enhancing hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.190  HD.3257 By Representatives Khan of Newton and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 190) of Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to establish an electronic repository of foster youths educational records. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.191  HD.1014 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.192  HD.2271 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 192) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.194  HD.1457 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 194) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the prevention of child sexual abuse in schools and youth organizations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.207  HD.2520 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.211  HD.107 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.218  HD.1149 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Alan Silvia and others relative to autism education reform and to facilitate appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.227  HD.3728 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.228  HD.3803 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.245  HD.456 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.318  HD.2081 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.338  SD.2057 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education.
H.349  HD.354 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to streamlining licensure, compliance, and contracting opportunities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.357  HD.3698 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.382  HD.2616 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 382) of David M. Rogers, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to further regulate the packaging of consumer goods that contain deceptive or misleading claims about the recyclability of the product or packaging. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.386  HD.3855 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven Owens and others relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.435  HD.1906 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 435) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten. Education.
H.437  HD.1915 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.438  HD.1916 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 438) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to competency determination and high school diplomas. Education.
H.439  HD.1917 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finances. Education.
H.440  HD.3617 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 440) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to admissions to vocational-technical schools or vocational-technical programs to provide for equitable workforce development. Education.
H.447  HD.651 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.
H.469  HD.3203 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of Mindy Domb and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to assure schools provide students with an environment that is conducive to learning. Education.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.495  HD.3162 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
H.501  HD.4046 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Vanna Howard and others relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
H.525  HD.3156 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to increase special education circuit breaker reimbursements. Education.
H.526  HD.3163 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to increase special education transportation reimbursements. Education.
H.529  HD.2237 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education.
H.538  HD.485 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.
H.549  HD.3621 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to educator diversity. Education.
H.555  HD.938 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Edward R. Philips and Sally P. Kerans that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to offer two hours of evidence based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training once every other year to certain employees. Education.
H.557  HD.110 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education in public schools. Education.
S.557  SD.1154 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 557) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.558  SD.1448 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Marc R. Pacheco, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.559  SD.1728 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Marc R. Pacheco and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.560  SD.1732 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.561  SD.1737 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure consistency in climate adaptation management planning. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.562  SD.2362 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to reduce methane emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.563  SD.2370 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a stronger emissions limit to safeguard our environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.564  SD.2379 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions threatening our natural environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.565  SD.2394 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.570  HD.2361 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 570) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to student transportation. Education.
H.571  HD.3102 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 571) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.612  HD.568 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to social card games at municipal senior centers. Elder Affairs.
H.614  HD.1175 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.621  HD.1627 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs.
H.622  HD.881 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs.
H.629  HD.830 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.632  HD.191 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
H.640  HD.1013 By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Rita A. Mendes and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be directed to establish a mandatory infection control training program for personal home care attendants. Elder Affairs.
H.648  HD.2564 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
H.649  HD.2201 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
H.669  HD.590 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.688  HD.2537 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.701  HD.3551 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 701) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to ensure access to polling places for voters with disabilities. Election Laws.
S.702  SD.1156 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the homeowners' fire insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.711  HD.1183 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.777  HD.2448 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to clean lighting. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.826  HD.1228 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.846  SD.622 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to UMass tuition credit. Higher Education.
H.849  HD.3117 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.851  HD.3792 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.869  HD.970 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.875  HD.2366 By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 875) of Sarah K. Peake, Dylan A. Fernandes and Carol A. Doherty relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.876  SD.1318 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing.
S.897  SD.1981 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lenny Mirra, Lydia Edwards, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.
S.898  SD.1157 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to expand the eligibility of households for inclusion in a municipality's affordable housing inventory. Housing.
S.899  SD.1449 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.
H.902  HD.3322 By Representatives Sena of Acton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Danillo A. Sena, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the quality of drinking water from private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.964  HD.2576 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to healthcare coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.
H.975  HD.2677 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Mike Connolly, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
H.980  HD.59 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services.
H.985  HD.4006 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services.
H.1011  HD.145 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of William C. Galvin, Carol A. Doherty and James B. Eldridge relative to fair and equitable compensation for medical services. Financial Services.
H.1012  HD.149 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of William C. Galvin and Carol A. Doherty relative to unemployment insurance and family medical leave benefits for certain visiting trainees. Financial Services.
H.1020  HD.1343 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
H.1024  HD.3777 By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.1068  HD.687 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Carol A. Doherty relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.
H.1075  HD.2770 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to ensuring support groups are part of the pathway of care following annual mental health wellness exams. Financial Services.
S.1077  SD.1975 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary.
S.1079  SD.2054 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
H.1080  HD.1494 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
H.1085  HD.3104 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1093  HD.2787 By Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) 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.
H.1120  HD.101 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the practice and insurance coverage of acupuncture. Financial Services.
H.1137  HD.1582 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.1149  HD.1162 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1149) of Alan Silvia and others relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.
H.1166  HD.3451 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1175  HD.267 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
H.1179  HD.60 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1180  HD.778 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.
H.1202  HD.3327 By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing.
S.1210  SD.592 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1211  SD.1147 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to plant relocation and severance. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1212  SD.1148 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1213  SD.1149 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Service Alliance. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1214  HD.1498 By Representative Lawn of Watertown and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote continuity of health coverage for children eligible for MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1214  SD.1150 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to restore workers' rights. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1215  SD.1698 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote pay transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1216  HD.1447 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Health Care Financing.
S.1216  SD.1812 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to clarify employer sanctions for improper expenditure of withholdings or deductions from wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1254  HD.429 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1254) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to community colleges and the career technical initiative. Higher Education.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1265  HD.1215 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education.
S.1268  SD.583 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney 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.
S.1269  SD.589 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1275  HD.2720 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Kay Khan, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college. Higher Education.
H.1280  HD.3806 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Adrian C. Madaro, Chynah Tyler and others relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education.
H.1281  HD.3624 By Representatives Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1289  HD.1195 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1289) of Alan Silvia and others relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1293  HD.3873 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education.
H.1312  HD.1964 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.
H.1320  HD.3496 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1320) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Ryan M. Hamilton and others for legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing.
H.1327  HD.1056 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1327) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.
H.1350  HD.3645 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
H.1367  HD.2505 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.
H.1377  HD.889 By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Chynah Tyler, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish an office of fair housing and a fair housing trust fund. Housing.
H.1379  HD.3252 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
H.1400  HD.3659 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1402  HD.3937 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a youth restorative justice fund. The Judiciary.
S.1432  SD.1913 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1432) of Michael O. Moore, Natalie M. Higgins, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force. Public Health.
H.1434  HD.340 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the use of consumer reports for employment purposes and to reduce barriers to employment through credit discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.1445  HD.3970 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Michael S. Day relative to retirement reporting. The Judiciary.
H.1451  HD.2746 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary.
S.1452  SD.590 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure safe medication administration. Public Health.
S.1453  SD.624 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Marc R. Pacheco and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
S.1454  SD.715 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
S.1455  SD.1929 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to essential health services. Public Health.
H.1480  HD.1504 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1491  HD.3140 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1491) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to increase the number of associate justices in Probate and Family Court. The Judiciary.
H.1510  HD.1345 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Colleen M. Garry, Marcus S. Vaughn and Carol A. Doherty relative to prohibiting sex offenders from entering public or private school property for any reason. The Judiciary.
H.1521  HD.392 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to survivors of rape and children of rape survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1528  HD.4010 By Representatives González of Springfield and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Carlos González, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to increasing racial diversity among judges. The Judiciary.
H.1546  HD.1307 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary.
H.1547  HD.1844 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to domestic violence protections. The Judiciary.
S.1577  SD.1778 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Marc R. Pacheco and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation related to the use of hoisting equipment in Chapter 74 vocational technical education. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1597  HD.3295 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1599  HD.3434 By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Sally P. Kerans, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
H.1605  HD.3656 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1605) of Kay Khan, Vanna Howard and Carol A. Doherty relative to obtaining relief from abuse and harassment. The Judiciary.
H.1612  HD.1432 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1612) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to due process. The Judiciary.
H.1613  HD.1462 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1613) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to extending the statute of limitations for incest. The Judiciary.
H.1614  HD.3804 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
H.1624  HD.2163 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1624) of David Paul Linsky relative to first justice and regional administrative justice stipends. The Judiciary.
H.1636  HD.3588 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1636) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Marian T. Ryan (Middlesex County District Attorney) and Carol A. Doherty relative to providing protection from child enticement. The Judiciary.
H.1649  HD.2638 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1649) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to the reliability of testifying informants. The Judiciary.
H.1702  HD.625 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Tram T. Nguyen, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1703  HD.640 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to protect animals from convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
H.1718  HD.3285 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.
S.1718  SD.593 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to corrections officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
S.1719  SD.594 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to public higher education campus police officers injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
S.1720  SD.595 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Marc R. Pacheco and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to line of duty injury benefits for public employees. Public Service.
S.1721  SD.1446 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Marc R. Pacheco, Norman J. Orrall, Carol A. Doherty and Patricia A. Haddad (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1723  SD.1747 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1723) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.1728  HD.2304 By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Orlando Ramos, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
H.1760  HD.178 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Adam Scanlon, Hannah Kane and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.
H.1771  HD.1276 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
H.1774  HD.1296 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to prohibiting registered sex offenders from changing names. The Judiciary.
H.1796  HD.822 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1813  HD.2402 By Representatives Whipps of Athol and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1813) of Susannah M. Whipps, Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary.
H.1825  HD.1834 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1825) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to enhanced penalties for assault and battery against school sports officials. The Judiciary.
H.1838  HD.3477 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1839  HD.724 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1839) of Peter Capano and others relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1845  HD.588 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1849  HD.2814 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1850  HD.779 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1850) of Josh S. Cutler, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development to analyze the economic disruption and harm to the financial stability of those engaged in commercial fishing in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1854  HD.77 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1854) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to establishing the re-entry works fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1855  HD.95 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1855) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to protecting wages of deceased employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1868  HD.2895 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1872  HD.2112 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1872) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Samantha Montaño and others relative to determining the wage employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1877  HD.2995 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1881  HD.2358 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1881) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1890  HD.2513 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1890) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1912  HD.1428 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1912) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard relative to requiring employers to allow sufficient time for employees to exercise their right to vote in elections. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1922  SD.911 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1922) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation to ease the tax burden on older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Revenue.
H.1924  HD.347 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1927  HD.622 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1928  HD.623 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1943  HD.106 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1975  HD.3311 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Josh S. Cutler and others that the Department of Mental Health and Department of Education use established clinical criteria developed by the PANS/PANDAS Consortium available through the PANDAS Physicians Network. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1981  HD.2682 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1989  HD.772 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) 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.1993  HD.1809 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow for emergency hospitalization of persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1999  HD.2234 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2005  HD.3672 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2008  HD.1555 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2027  SD.2313 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize project labor agreements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2047  SD.25 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2047) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to protect the taxpayers of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2048  SD.708 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall for legislation to authorize the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the city of Taunton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2049  SD.716 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2049) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to make the quahog the official shellfish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2050  SD.1151 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor and Tackey Chan for legislation to improve the internal controls within state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2051  SD.1152 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2052  SD.1153 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2052) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to life cycle costs for public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2053  SD.1716 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2055  SD.2286 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Marc R. Pacheco and Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor for legislation to improve government accountability. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2056  SD.2351 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure transportation sector cost savings through joint procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2057  SD.2372 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2057) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2061  HD.3927 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2077  HD.1445 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to establishing veterans’ housing preferences. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2115  HD.1697 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Andres X. Vargas, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the distribution of general local aid, unrestricted general government aid and lottery aid to cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2125  HD.1115 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health be directed to study the feasibility of absorbing oversight of “memory care” assisted living facilities and units in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.2128  HD.1210 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2128) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to further regulate annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers. Public Health.
H.2131  HD.2474 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health.
H.2149  HD.2998 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to ensure safe medication administration. Public Health.
S.2165  SD.1701 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation relative to pipeline siting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2166  SD.1706 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2167  SD.1710 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation for a clean energy Commonwealth by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2168  HD.150 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2168) of William C. Galvin and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
S.2168  SD.2314 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to energy storage procurement for 2030 and 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2169  SD.2323 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of Marc R. Pacheco and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2170  SD.2336 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to green financing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2171  SD.2360 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to establishing a residential PACE program to provide long-term financing for home energy system improvements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2172  SD.2373 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2172) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2173  SD.2374 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2173) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to net metering of solar facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2174  SD.2377 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2174) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to net metering fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2175  SD.2400 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2175) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to empower residential housing property upgrades, homeowner savings, and a robust workforce. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2178  HD.3108 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2193  HD.1224 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
H.2196  HD.2491 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.2204  HD.712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2215  HD.1810 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2215) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
H.2221  HD.1490 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.
H.2225  HD.2238 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and, administer pre-exposure prophylaxis. Public Health.
H.2245  HD.634 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
H.2246  HD.2342 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
H.2247  HD.2350 By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.2251  HD.3150 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2251) of Edward R. Philips and others that the Department of Public Health, the Health Policy Commission and the Center for Health Information Analysis study current access to essential health services. Public Health.
H.2280  HD.927 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2280) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
S.2286  SD.1713 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2286) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to a clean fuel standard. Transportation.
S.2287  SD.2244 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the transportation of individuals seated in wheelchairs. Transportation.
H.2288  HD.2459 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2295  HD.1920 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2295) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2302  HD.256 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Josh S. Cutler, Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the potential negative environmental and economic impacts caused by the discharge of spent fuel pool water created as a waste product of nuclear energy. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2311  HD.534 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2314  HD.3056 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2314) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to unreasonable limits on in-person visitation of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2318  HD.2916 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2318) of Mindy Domb and others relative to further regulating child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2321  HD.2996 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the use of safe building materials in residential construction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2331  HD.1355 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2331) of Colleen M. Garry and Carol A. Doherty relative to window guards in residential homes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2334  HD.2935 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2334) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Jason M. Lewis relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2339  HD.1201 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2339) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2347  HD.1879 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2350  HD.2428 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2351  HD.688 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Kay Khan and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2353  HD.2858 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sean Garballey and others relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2359  HD.2808 By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of David Paul Linsky, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in certain sensitive places. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2360  HD.352 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2361  HD.353 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2365  HD.363 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2368  SD.2467 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to property tax deferral for seniors in the city of Taunton. Revenue. [Local approval received]
H.2369  HD.3426 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to raise the age for possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2374  HD.3272 By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2374) of John J. Mahoney relative to establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2404  HD.4049 By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Priscila S. Sousa, Kay Khan and others relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2423  HD.1121 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2424  HD.3881 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2447  SD.2679 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2474  Senate, October 19, -- 2023 The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, John H. Rogers, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2474).
H.2505  HD.2901 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.2506  SD.2839 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.2512  HD.2486 By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Rodney M. Elliott and others relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service.
S.2515  SD.2878 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2515) of Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2517  Senate, December 4, 2023 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Pacheco) for the Senate Bill establishing a senior property tax deferral program in the city of Taunton (Senate, No. 2368).
H.2522  HD.2584 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2528  HD.1836 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
H.2532  HD.1839 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2532) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to include certain police officers disabled by cardiac disease in the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
H.2541  HD.825 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2541) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to residency requirements for certain public safety officials in cities and towns. Public Service.
S.2564  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564).
H.2578  HD.1436 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2578) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to further regulating group insurance benefits for state employees and retired state employees. Public Service.
S.2578  SD.2978 Senate, February 12, 2024 --The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Julian Cyr for legislation to modernize childhood lead poisoning prevention; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2280) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to childhood lead poisoning prevention, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2578).
S.2579  Senate, February 1, 2024 --The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to promote the growing and use of hemp and hemp products; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of Mark J. Cusack relative to hemp and hemp products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Smitty Pignatelli, Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2579).
H.2580  HD.197 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michael O. Moore and others relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.2582  HD.1045 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service.
H.2584  HD.2003 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Public Service.
S.2589  Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2589)
H.2594  HD.1400 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
S.2603  Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
H.2639  HD.281 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2639) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe relative to retirement credit for private or parochial school teaching. Public Service.
H.2654  HD.2713 By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to certain exemptions from the civil service laws. Public Service.
H.2667  HD.174 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
H.2688  HD.2704 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to law enforcement officer benefit equity. Public Service.
S.2688  SD.2803 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Roger E. Mercaldi, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2689  HD.2705 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2689) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Carol A. Doherty relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.
H.2698  HD.444 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the income tax deduction for medical, dental and other expenses. Revenue.
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
H.2722  HD.2113 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2722) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the taxation of graduate student loan debt. Revenue.
S.2724  April 11. 2024 -- The committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2724).
H.2750  HD.1513 By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Rob Consalvo, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.
H.2754  HD.71 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2754) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.2758  HD.884 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2758) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to expanding the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2805  HD.1350 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to tax credits for persons caring for elderly relatives at home. Revenue.
H.2814  HD.3719 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Carlos González and others for legislation to create a commission (including members of the General Court) to review and approve claims for a smart gun technology tax incentive program. Revenue.
H.2824  HD.735 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.
H.2863  HD.551 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Carol A. Doherty and Michelle M. DuBois relative to increasing the individual project cap for the housing development tax incentive program. Revenue.
H.2872  HD.2575 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2876  HD.2260 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue.
H.2893  HD.896 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2893) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to freezing of the rate and valuation of taxes on real income to protect elder housing. Revenue.
H.2908  HD.2236 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.2944  HD.115 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2944) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.
H.2989  HD.468 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2991  HD.1592 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of Natalie M. Blais and Carol A. Doherty relative to access to statements of financial interest. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3012  HD.3674 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to infrastructure projects and public building construction contractors and subcontractors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3016  HD.3821 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3017  HD.3507 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Mindy Domb, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3025  HD.911 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3040  HD.3261 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing for hybrid access to public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3045  HD.732 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3045) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3069  HD.2435 By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3120  HD.2195 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3120) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Carol A. Doherty and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the state conflict of interest law and travel gifts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3147  HD.4059 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3147) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to offshore wind energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3163  HD.148 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of William C. Galvin and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to provide access to fuel for private and emergency vehicles during emergencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3175  HD.1849 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3175) of Steven S. Howitt relative to regulating the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3187  HD.4024 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3187) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3196  HD.3214 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3196) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to energy generation services for individual residential retail customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3266  HD.1042 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Christine P. Barber, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation.
H.3272  HD.2385 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility. Transportation.
H.3275  HD.2833 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3275) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to fund public transit expansion including the establishment of certain fees. Transportation.
H.3279  HD.1223 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Peter Capano and Carol A. Doherty relative to truck exclusions from municipal ways. Transportation.
H.3314  HD.3030 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3314) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative providing notices and taking certain other actions to reduce debt-based driving restrictions. Transportation.
H.3359  HD.689 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
H.3360  HD.2780 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3379  HD.310 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Joseph D. McKenna, Alan Silvia and Carol A. Doherty that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to establish an emergency responder yellow dot program. Transportation.
H.3392  HD.2742 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
H.3409  HD.290 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expenditures for maintaining, repairing, improving, and constructing municipal ways and bridges and other eligible municipal projects. Transportation.
H.3502  HD.397 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3502) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3512  HD.910 By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3512) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3520  HD.2299 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3520) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3536  HD.996 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3536) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to disability benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3573  HD.1489 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Education.
H.3609  HD.2863 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3609) of Tackey Chan and others relative to translated certified nurses assistant exams. Public Health.
H.3618  HD.1561 By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing a statewide standard prehospital care protocol related to the assessment, treatment and transport of stroke patients. Public Health.
H.3630  HD.4001 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3630) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity review committee within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.3670  HD.3325 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3670) of Josh S. Cutler and Carol A. Doherty relative to the timely disbursement of appropriated funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3673  HD.2530 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3673) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to access to electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3677  HD.3317 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3677) of Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to establishing solar neighborhoods. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3684  HD.68 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3684) 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.3755  HD.1122 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3755) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to address workforce shortages in early education through educational coursework and apprenticeship participation. Education.
H.3796  HD.2284 By Representative Flanagan of Dennis and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3796) of Christopher Richard Flanagan, Julian Cyr and others (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Yarmouth to establish a tourism revenue preservation fund. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3802  HD.3675 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3891  HD.4218 By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack, Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the retirement benefits of Brian Murphy, a uniformed member of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.3929  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4005  HD.4399 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.4100  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4101  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4109  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4115  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4153  An Act protecting the right to time off for voting
H.4178  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4181  HD.4669 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to establishing a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.4193  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4217  An Act protecting the right to time off for voting
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4265  An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit
H.4281  An Act relative to protecting wages of deceased employees
H.4282  An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers
H.4288  An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
H.4329  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4359  An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology
H.4364  An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate
H.4387  An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems
H.4391  An Act relative to child fatality review
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4394  An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services
H.4399  An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes
H.4416  An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
H.4422  An Act relative to school transportation
H.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4428  An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4453  An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4487  An Act relative to the Massachusetts maternal mortality and morbidity review committee
H.4501  An Act to expedite permitting for electric decarbonization infrastructure projects
H.4502  An Act to promote transportation electrification infrastructure
H.4519  An Act relative to educator diversity
H.4545  An Act creating a state disaster relief fund for emergency management
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.