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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Carmine Lawrence Gentile Democrat - 13th Middlesex

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  SD.2553 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish permanent standard time within the Commonwealth to promote sleep and health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4420 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.
S.34  SD.1343 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.39  SD.311 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture.
S.45  SD.1598 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land. Agriculture.
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.
S.75  SD.501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.82  HD.260 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.83  HD.2281 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.93  SD.1967 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 93) of Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure parity in social work licensure. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.97  SD.2101 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.
H.113  HD.2974 By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Michelle M. DuBois relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
S.121  SD.1723 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 121) of Susan L. Moran, James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Jacob R. Oliveira that provisions be made to revive and continue the non-emergency human services transportation task force. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.128  HD.376 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.152  SD.212 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.156  HD.295 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.157  HD.963 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.158  HD.1429 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.160  SD.2240 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.171  HD.3286 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals 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.
S.174  SD.1432 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 174) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.175  SD.1473 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (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. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.180  HD.827 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.184  HD.1892 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 184) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to financial literacy. 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.206  HD.1926 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.208  HD.3733 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of James J. O'Day and others relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.209  HD.581 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 209) of Steven Owens, Simon Cataldo and others for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.212  HD.275 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.246  SD.2067 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.
S.247  SD.337 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning. Education.
S.261  SD.1013 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.
S.274  SD.1697 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.
S.301  SD.667 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.311  SD.1831 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity. Education.
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.318  SD.1826 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.
S.332  SD.1421 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 332) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor 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) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.335  SD.1783 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael P. Kushmerek, Adam Scanlon, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase special education circuit breaker reimbursement from 75% to 90%. Education.
S.337  SD.1786 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael P. Kushmerek, Rebecca L. Rausch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to adjusting approved costs threshold. Education.
S.344  SD.387 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education.
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.359  HD.3786 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.377  HD.1850 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 377) of Tram T. Nguyen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.378  HD.1845 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of James J. O'Day and others relative to wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.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.388  HD.286 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to further regulate the examining and licensing of pipefitters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.399  SD.2048 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
S.406  SD.2268 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.
S.410  SD.1458 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws.
S.433  SD.391 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.434  HD.1909 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of Natalie M. Blais, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse. 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.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.
S.450  SD.669 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.452  SD.1214 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.472  SD.2174 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.
S.477  SD.145 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of James B. Eldridge, Hannah Kane, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.480  SD.1211 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.481  SD.2366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.496  HD.339 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.511  SD.1329 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.516  HD.686 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Kay Khan and others relative to the implementation of social and emotional learning curricula in middle and high school athletic programs. 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.
S.526  SD.696 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.527  HD.3170 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to adjusting approved cost thresholds in the special education reimbursement program. 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.534  HD.1783 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education.
H.536  HD.932 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents. Education.
H.537  HD.330 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Frank A. Moran, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to safety and violence education for students. 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.
S.540  SD.1729 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Susan L. Moran, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.542  HD.3360 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education.
H.544  HD.3874 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. 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.563  HD.80 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to providing for the availability of disposable menstrual products in schools. Education.
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.
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.575  HD.344 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 575) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in schools. Education.
S.589  SD.950 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of John C. Velis and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.
S.607  SD.758 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.
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.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.
S.632  SD.1589 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 632) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
S.646  SD.1132 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.656  HD.3437 By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Shirley B. Arriaga and others for legislation to further regulate mail in ballots. Election Laws.
H.665  HD.3521 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 665) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clarifying the title of Governor’s Councillor on election ballots. Election Laws.
S.666  SD.1162 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Marc R. Pacheco, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Financial Services.
S.689  SD.1687 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
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.
H.707  HD.3498 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 707) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to decoupling the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws.
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.738  HD.2487 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
S.740  SD.778 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
S.744  SD.2182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.748  SD.1126 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Richard M. Haggerty, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing.
S.749  SD.2232 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing.
H.750  HD.3300 By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Natalie M. Blais, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.755  SD.854 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.
S.760  SD.2229 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.
S.763  SD.1285 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.764  HD.1033 By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Steven Owens and others for legislation to establish guidelines and recommendations for best practices for industry entities to measure, track, and reduce emissions from embodied carbon of buildings. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.765  HD.1068 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a grant and loan program for small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to low noise, low emissions equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.770  HD.3306 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 770) of Mike Connolly, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.775  SD.1170 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
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.
S.782  SD.1638 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
H.784  HD.3075 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Mindy Domb and others relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.795  SD.324 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maintain independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.805  HD.2639 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of Sean Garballey, Steven Owens and others relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.812  SD.2348 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Michael J. Barrett, Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
S.816  SD.2092 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.817  SD.81 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
H.823  HD.1156 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.823  SD.1946 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. 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.
H.843  HD.2715 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.850  HD.2216 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. 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.
S.856  SD.1169 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing.
H.858  HD.3228 By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to deer population control. 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.872  HD.3460 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.873  HD.3595 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.884  SD.1305 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.
S.888  SD.682 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.
H.892  HD.3787 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 892) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the imposition of additional costs to cities or towns by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.894  HD.4009 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.895  HD.3907 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.899  HD.3810 By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 899) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.904  HD.3519 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.942  HD.1551 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
H.943  HD.2478 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of Christine P. Barber, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to reduce health insurance co-pays for people with chronic conditions. Financial Services.
H.944  HD.2484 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Christine P. Barber, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to small group health insurance plan rate review. Financial Services.
H.945  HD.2503 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Financial Services.
H.946  HD.1047 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to increase access to lactation care and services. Financial Services.
S.953  SD.1079 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.
H.953  HD.788 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Daniel Cahill relative to health insurance consumer deductibles. Financial Services.
S.957  SD.1718 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect black girls from targeted toxicity. The Judiciary.
H.967  HD.3094 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Daniel R. Carey relative to healthcare coverage and access to breast pumps. 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.
S.978  SD.1142 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Cindy F. Friedman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.
S.980  SD.1472 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary.
H.982  HD.3943 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Michael S. Day relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services.
H.986  HD.3511 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
H.1000  HD.941 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to protections and health insurance coverage for living organ donors. Financial Services.
S.1037  SD.679 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1049  HD.1900 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to mortgage applications privacy. Financial Services.
S.1064  SD.2163 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the limitation of tort liability on charitable organizations. The Judiciary.
H.1065  HD.2743 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Mary S. Keefe, Joan Meschino and others relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.
H.1069  HD.2135 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Kay Khan and others relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
H.1099  HD.2071 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services.
S.1114  SD.1854 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
H.1119  HD.2626 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1119) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to consumer cost protections under the dental medical loss ratio. 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.
S.1137  SD.953 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of John C. Velis and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary.
H.1147  HD.2156 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1147) of Danillo A. Sena and Paul McMurtry relative to access to specialty medications. Financial Services.
H.1156  HD.1951 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Andres X. Vargas, Kate Donaghue and others relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
H.1158  HD.3832 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services.
H.1159  HD.2922 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1159) of Tommy Vitolo relative to health insurance coverage for certain medically fragile students. Financial Services.
H.1161  HD.2269 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of Bud L. Williams, David M. Rogers and Rob Consalvo for legislation to to improve sickle cell disease care. Financial Services.
H.1169  HD.1544 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
H.1170  HD.2674 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding. 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.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.1192  HD.1829 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing.
S.1194  SD.1800 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of John F. Keenan, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1197  SD.1029 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1200  SD.2032 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1208  SD.1500 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1215  HD.1404 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers. Health Care Financing.
S.1217  SD.317 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Marc R. Pacheco, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. 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.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1233  HD.3164 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1233) of James J. O'Day and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing.
H.1236  HD.2114 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing.
H.1237  HD.2153 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
S.1242  SD.430 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1249  SD.2231 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1253  HD.2307 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. 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.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.1285  HD.3173 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. 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.1295  HD.374 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
S.1295  SD.1229 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1296  HD.377 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
S.1299  SD.1818 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1305  HD.2598 By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Rob Consalvo, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.
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.
S.1325  SD.417 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Bruce E. Tarr and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1330  SD.264 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
S.1335  SD.1966 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the regulations governing licensed birth centers in Massachusetts. Public Health.
H.1351  HD.3349 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
S.1356  SD.2053 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Julian Cyr, Kate Hogan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. Public Health.
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.
S.1382  SD.1180 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
S.1398  SD.966 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1398) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.
H.1399  HD.2611 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
H.1401  HD.3902 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to existing agreements by the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, or other subdivisions. The Judiciary.
S.1401  SD.973 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of Jason M. Lewis, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health.
S.1402  SD.1823 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1402) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve healthcare delivery for underserved residents of the commonwealth. Public Health.
S.1408  SD.1909 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
S.1415  SD.2401 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
S.1427  SD.1518 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health.
S.1457  SD.1327 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health.
S.1458  SD.1491 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Michael J. Barrett, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
H.1481  HD.1512 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1481) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1485  HD.2339 By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to authorizing supported probate law decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. The Judiciary.
S.1489  SD.2257 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1493  HD.2963 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary.
S.1494  SD.1441 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1510  SD.1937 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1539  HD.3903 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to health care proxies. 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.1553  SD.893 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1553) of Michael O. Moore, Michael J. Barrett, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1568  SD.1904 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation 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.1597  HD.3295 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1598  HD.2693 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the sealing of certain records. The Judiciary.
H.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.1601  HD.2670 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.1608  SD.2095 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1608) of John C. Velis and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1619  HD.356 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1619) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary.
S.1638  SD.220 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.1652  SD.1924 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1652) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
H.1677  HD.1581 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Joan Meschino and others relative to access to justice for persons aggrieved by actions of intentional discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.1690  HD.3625 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary.
H.1694  HD.3314 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. 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.1707  HD.1852 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of Tram T. Nguyen and Simon Cataldo relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.
H.1708  HD.1853 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to further regulate investment practices. The Judiciary.
H.1713  HD.2348 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. 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.
H.1723  HD.109 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1723) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary.
H.1731  HD.3657 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.
S.1771  SD.1982 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.
S.1773  SD.591 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1773) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.
S.1784  SD.1114 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to estate tax reform. Revenue.
H.1795  HD.799 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. 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.
S.1800  SD.1558 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of James B. Eldridge and Lydia Edwards for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
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.1819  HD.619 By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1819) of Bud L. Williams relative to the expungement of certain past marijuana convictions. The Judiciary.
H.1845  HD.588 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.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.
S.1860  SD.931 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
S.1865  SD.1166 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the intent of the Fair Share Amendment. Revenue.
S.1866  SD.1167 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent high-income tax avoidance. Revenue.
H.1882  HD.2569 By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to psychological abuse workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1888  HD.1063 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1900  HD.1872 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. 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.1936  HD.2400 By Representative Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1936) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to leaves of absence of employees to appear before the Probate and Family Court. 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.
S.1944  SD.689 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Bruce E. Tarr and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation relative to increase the senior circuit breaker. Revenue.
H.1966  HD.2465 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1977  SD.296 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to advance equity for rural communities receiving state grants. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.
S.1981  SD.817 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to require state procurement of low-carbon building materials. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1982  SD.820 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Kay Khan for legislation relative to the use of low embodied carbon concrete in state projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1984  HD.2965 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.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.
S.1990  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1994  SD.2376 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of James B. Eldridge and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.2006  HD.3833 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. 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.2024  SD.2017 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2026  SD.286 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Joan B. Lovely, Adam Scanlon, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.
H.2028  HD.3391 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2028) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to remove zoning barriers to help create affordable housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2038  HD.4023 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2038) of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for new construction in the town of Concord. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2043  HD.954 By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2043) of Kate Donaghue and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2043  SD.1059 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2070  SD.191 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2070) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2090  SD.840 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to incorporate embodied carbon into state climate policy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2098  HD.3383 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2098) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Kenneth I. Gordon relative to legal notices required to be published in newspapers by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2099  HD.933 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2103  HD.3953 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2107  SD.907 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2108  HD.3103 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the city known as the town of Franklin to utilize alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2113  SD.505 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.2132  HD.1209 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Public Health.
H.2133  HD.2263 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
H.2135  HD.866 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
S.2135  SD.1925 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2138  SD.861 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2138) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2150  SD.2013 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2150) of Paul W. Mark, Susan Williams Gifford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage solar development on built and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2151  HD.2749 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to immunizations against infectious disease which give rise to a declared public health state of emergency. Public Health.
S.2153  SD.1524 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2153) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2162  HD.3114 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
H.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.
S.2186  SD.1410 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2186) of Nick Collins, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2189  SD.1533 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.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.
S.2197  SD.1443 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Bruce E. Tarr, Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.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.
S.2204  SD.267 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2204) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
H.2209  HD.3100 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Kay Khan, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.2217  HD.1815 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Kay Khan and others relative to limited service clinics. 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.2224  HD.3112 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2224) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Mindy Domb and others relative to improving healthcare delivery for underserved residents. Public Health.
H.2244  HD.953 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to consumer access and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. 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.2253  HD.111 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
S.2277  SD.1762 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
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.
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.2291  HD.1567 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Christine P. Barber, Michael J. Moran and others relative to the availability of adaptable housing for consumers with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2296  HD.3647 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2296) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and employees of correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2319  HD.3779 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2326  HD.3682 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2349  HD.2426 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2349) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. 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.2358  HD.2759 By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2358) of David Paul Linsky, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the assault weapons ban. 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.2362  HD.355 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2363  HD.357 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. 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.2365  SD.500 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means.
H.2367  HD.368 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2368  HD.370 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.2370  HD.3818 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to firearms sales and licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2380  HD.562 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Frank A. Moran and David Paul Linsky relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2394  HD.3087 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of David M. Rogers, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the right of persons incarcerated in correctional institutions, state prisons, jails or houses of correction to confer with news media representative. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2396  HD.103 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to require explosive gas sensor devices in residential buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2397  HD.3018 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to parole review for aging incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2398  HD.1984 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.
H.2483  HD.1594 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
S.2492  Senate, October 30, 2023 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2492).
S.2499  An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
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.
H.2516  HD.2561 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2516) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.
S.2520  An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
S.2528  SD.2673 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression. Education.
S.2539  Senate, December 28, 2023 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to cyber incident response; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., that the Office of Information Technology consider cloud computing service options under certain circumstances; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539).
S.2541  Senate, January 2, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities (Senate, No. 152),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2541).
S.2542  Senate, January 2, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder (Senate, No. 2204),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2542).
S.2546  Senate, January 4, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities (Senate, No. 2546) (being the text of Senate, No. 2541, printed as amended)
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).
S.2566  Senate, January 25, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2566).
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.2605  Senate, March 4, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the publication of hearing decisions by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to data reporting by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2605).
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.2629  HD.3369 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2629) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Directors. Public Service.
H.2630  HD.3384 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
S.2664  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664).
S.2682  March 11, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution; and (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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2682).
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.2708  HD.388 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.
H.2725  HD.751 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.
H.2743  HD.418 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2743) of Mike Connolly and others relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.
H.2747  HD.2857 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue.
H.2811  HD.3916 By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Carlos González, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.
H.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.2856  HD.2758 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.
H.2858  HD.1733 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
H.2859  HD.1813 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2859) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
H.2894  HD.2510 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. 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.2909  HD.2310 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue.
H.2937  HD.81 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to tax deeds and protecting equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. Revenue.
H.2957  HD.405 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2957) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to monthly child tax credit payments. Revenue.
H.2960  HD.1465 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to raise the estate tax threshold. Revenue.
H.2964  HD.3073 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. 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.3002  HD.1910 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3002) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to further regulate provisions in state procurement contracts involving the use of low embodied carbon concrete. 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.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.3028  HD.3917 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3028) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards. [Corrected] State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3035  HD.2668 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3035) of Sean Garballey for legislation to require state procurement of low-carbon building materials. 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.3052  HD.3730 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3052) of Vanna Howard and others for legislation to create a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. 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.3084  HD.3616 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3096  HD.621 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3096) of Tram T. Nguyen, Hannah Kane and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to designate the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3102  HD.855 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Smitty Pignatelli, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and John Barrett, III relative to state grants for rural communities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3103  HD.276 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standard time as the permanent time of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3108  HD.1789 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3113  HD.883 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3113) of Adam Scanlon that state or municipal agencies or authorities give preference to materials and goods manufactured in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3119  HD.2171 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Steven Ultrino and Lydia Edwards for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of civil liberties and the Constitution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3127  HD.2918 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Tommy Vitolo and Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to procurement parity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3129  HD.647 By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3129) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to designate the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3135  HD.2514 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joan Meschino relative to municipal ratepayers, low-income ratepayers, community solar ratepayers, and owners of small-scale solar projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3137  HD.4047 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to intervenors and utility work. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3139  HD.1543 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3144  HD.1802 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3144) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to promote solar energy canopies on large parking lots. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3150  HD.131 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3150) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3156  HD.2080 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3156) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Michelle M. DuBois relative to authorizing municipalities to relocate certain utility poles, wires or attachments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3159  HD.3207 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Simon Cataldo relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3169  HD.236 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3171  HD.2583 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3171) of Natalie M. Higgins, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative. 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.3203  HD.3954 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the future of clean heat and establishing a thermal transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3216  HD.2800 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to clean energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3225  HD.2883 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar energy development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3232  HD.776 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3237  HD.3794 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Bud L. Williams, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3239  HD.3425 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3248  HD.1611 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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.3303  HD.4037 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3303) of Mindy Domb, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to establishing the human service transportation consumer advisory board. 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.3366  HD.2553 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.
H.3370  HD.1044 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3370) of David Paul Linsky and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to increasing the fine for speeding in a “breakdown lane” where such travel is permitted. 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.3475  HD.648 By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3475) of Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to increasing the penalties for passing stopped school buses. Transportation.
H.3480  HD.1638 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Raymond L. Mascola relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3513  HD.2393 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of Meghan Kilcoyne relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3581  HD.1899 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3581) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to promoting nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.3587  HD.3470 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3587) of Alan Silvia and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services.
H.3616  HD.3966 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Manny Cruz, Chynah Tyler and others relative to the regulations governing licensed birth centers. Public Health.
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.3681  HD.262 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3682  HD.263 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3685  HD.396 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3685) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3689  HD.3348 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3690  HD.3420 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3690) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to expand the bottle bill to include any drinkable liquid intended for human oral consumption. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3693  HD.944 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3693) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3694  HD.3309 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to the clean heat standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3760  HD.2861 By Representative Cataldo of Concord and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Simon Cataldo, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to higher education admissions. Higher Education.
H.3774  HD.3005 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create a climate bank to facilitate innovative financing solutions for climate and clean energy innovations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Financial Services.
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.3849  HD.4267 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler and Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3852  HD.4266 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo, Samantha Montaño and Francisco E. Paulino relative to electrical load aggregation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.4027  HD.4478 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4027) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to allow print free digital legal notices for the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4098  HD.4057 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4098) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to the protection of the public health through the regulation of indoor air quality within public buildings. Public Health.
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.4128  HD.4552 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.
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.4198  HD.4651 By Representatives Ashe of Longmeadow and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to entrance fee refund provisions in continuing care agreements and written residency agreements. Elder Affairs.
H.4199  HD.4611 By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan M. Hamilton, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Sally P. Kerans relative to personal financial literacy in schools. Education.
H.4229  HD.4713 By Representative John Francis Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Francis Moran relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Education.
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4262  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2810) [Local Approval Received]. January 18, 2024.
H.4263  An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth
H.4279  An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program
H.4288  An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
H.4356  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4360  An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
H.4364  An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4397  An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings
H.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.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4451  An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
S.2440  SD.2663 By Ms. Friedman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2440) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eliza Coady Perez, Susan Perkins, Ann Marie Faust and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to improve student and staff attendance and performance by ensuring CO2 monitoring in schools throughout the Commonwealth. Education. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.