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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Colleen M. Garry Democrat - 36th Middlesex

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  Colleen.Garry@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 238
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2380
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617-722-2847
Follow In My Legislature Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4143 By Representatives McKenna of Webster and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to carbon monoxide alarms in schools. Education.
  HD.4752 By Representative Mom of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rady Mom, Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge relative to instruction on the Cambodian and Vietnamese American refugee experience, the Cambodian genocide and the history and culture of the Hmong people. Education.
  HD.5374 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.74  HD.215 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.88  HD.1801 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
H.114  HD.513 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Michael P. Kushmerek and Colleen M. Garry relative to employment protections for medical marijuana patients. Cannabis Policy.
S.118  SD.1896 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 118) of Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Susannah M. Whipps, Ryan C. Fattman and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.159  HD.601 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.182  HD.2565 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 182) of Natalie M. Higgins, Joan Meschino and Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to develop a bias-free case review team to screen proposed emergency child removals. 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.193  HD.2695 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 193) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.196  HD.587 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 196) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Vanna Howard and Colleen M. Garry relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.216  HD.3284 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.234  HD.167 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 234) of Adam Scanlon, Bud L. Williams and Colleen M. Garry relative to bona fide business entities and encouraging the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.249  HD.858 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Christine P. Barber, Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.259  HD.3199 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 259) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to ensuring transparent ticket pricing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.329  HD.557 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 329) of Steven S. Howitt and Colleen M. Garry relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law. 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.
H.462  HD.4058 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
H.463  HD.4061 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
H.464  HD.1086 By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to require schools to provide training on hands-only CPR and the use of defibrillators. Education.
H.486  HD.212 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 486) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for an investigation by a task force relative to the effect of school day start times for middle and secondary school students. Education.
H.492  HD.774 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.
H.500  HD.2671 By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of Vanna Howard, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to include Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education in school curriculum. Education.
H.511  HD.189 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Hannah Kane and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.568  HD.117 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Adam Scanlon, Barry R. Finegold and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.620  HD.1625 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 620) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
H.621  HD.1627 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs.
H.632  HD.191 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
S.716  SD.2125 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
H.811  HD.1585 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 811) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.813  HD.604 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.845  HD.1412 By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. 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.904  SD.640 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
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.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.985  HD.4006 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services.
H.992  HD.2887 By Representatives D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.1004  HD.602 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services.
H.1006  HD.3359 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1006) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the compulsory motor vehicle insurance limits. Financial Services.
H.1035  HD.1950 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish a set of minimum reimbursement rates for labor by insurers to claimants for first- or third-party motor vehicle insurance claims in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.1036  HD.1952 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the definition of licensed mental health professionals under certain insurance laws. Financial Services.
H.1038  HD.738 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Natalie M. Higgins, James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to mental health providers and insurance coverage. Financial Services.
H.1061  HD.1061 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1080  HD.1494 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
H.1085  HD.3104 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.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.
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.
H.1195  HD.213 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.
H.1200  HD.753 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
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.1213  HD.1306 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1213) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to asset limits for MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1258  SD.2041 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Robyn K. Kennedy, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide appropriate care for certain populations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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.
H.1297  HD.1176 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.
H.1435  HD.2954 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to discrimination against buyers using cash payments. The Judiciary.
H.1467  HD.2889 By Representative D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1467) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing children to runaway. The Judiciary.
H.1479  HD.603 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to making deposits to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund from certain judicial fines and fees. The Judiciary.
H.1480  HD.1504 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
S.1480  SD.181 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1480) of Michael D. Brady and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to create the public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.
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.1521  HD.392 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to survivors of rape and children of rape survivors. The Judiciary.
S.1526  SD.31 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1537  SD.1467 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Edward J. Kennedy, Anne M. Gobi and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1594  HD.223 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1599  SD.828 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Walter F. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1701  HD.639 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1701) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary.
H.1703  HD.640 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to protect animals from convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
H.1771  HD.1276 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
H.1775  HD.1300 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1775) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to sexual harassment and discrimination policies in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1776  HD.1320 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1776) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to protecting domestic violence victims. The Judiciary.
H.1849  HD.2814 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1868  HD.2895 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.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.1927  HD.622 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1928  HD.623 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1985  HD.3031 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1985  SD.517 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven Ultrino, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1989  HD.772 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.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.
S.2034  SD.1525 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2073  HD.255 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2147  HD.3805 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2147) of Mindy Domb, Jon Santiago and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to long COVID related needs. 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.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2192  HD.1065 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2192) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. 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.2205  HD.211 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health.
H.2211  HD.999 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.2218  HD.3273 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Kay Khan and others relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
H.2225  HD.2238 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and, administer pre-exposure prophylaxis. Public Health.
H.2235  HD.308 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and Michael J. Soter relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
H.2236  HD.314 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.
H.2256  HD.1221 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
H.2279  HD.1794 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2279) of Andres X. Vargas, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Public Health establish a registry of volunteer personnel to provide health, medical and other services. Public Health.
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.2315  HD.2554 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2315) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Michael J. Soter for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2317  HD.2239 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund to be administered by the Secretary of Public Safety and Security. 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.2338  HD.489 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of James K. Hawkins, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2339  HD.1201 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2339) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2347  HD.1879 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2350  HD.2428 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2423  HD.1121 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2424  HD.3881 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2427  HD.1158 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2427) of James Arciero and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
S.2477  Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 146) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Christine P. Barber, Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3561) of Tackey Chan, Michelle M. DuBois and Steven Ultrino relative to the posting of information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at hair salons or cosmetology schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2477).
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.2512  HD.2486 By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Rodney M. Elliott and others relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service.
H.2522  HD.2584 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2528  HD.1836 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
H.2538  HD.1193 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2538) of Susan Williams Gifford, Colleen M. Garry and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to increasing the amount of earnings that a retired public employee may be paid for certain additional public service. Public Service.
S.2565  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 260) of Gerard J. Cassidy relative to credit card surcharges; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Colleen M. Garry relative to credit card surcharges, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2565).
H.2584  HD.2003 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Public Service.
H.2594  HD.1400 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
H.2616  HD.638 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Tram T. Nguyen and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance fund the civil service unit of the Human Resource Division. Public Service.
S.2659  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael J. Barrett and Peter Capano for legislation to modernize school construction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Barry R. Finegold, Adam Scanlon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a special commission to study the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 309) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide school building assistance for Special Education Collaboratives; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 441) of Daniel Cahill relative to school construction; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 553) of Edward R. Philips relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Adam Scanlon, Barry R. Finegold and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 569) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to providing for school building assistance for special education collaboratives; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 606) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Ryan C. Fattman relative to School Building Advisory Board funding, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2659).
H.2766  HD.2558 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
S.2804  Senate, June 6, 23024 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to minimize trauma to children and families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael J. Finn, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance child welfare protections; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities; (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; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 175) of Denise C. Garlick and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to provide educational stability for vulnerable children; (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; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to educational support for children in foster care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Joan Meschino and others relative to minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804).
S.2820  Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
H.2825  HD.745 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
S.2885  Senate, July 22, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program (Senate, No. 2659),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2885).
S.2904  Senate, July 29, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education (Senate, No. 2477),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2904).
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.2942  HD.113 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others relative to excise taxes on motor vehicles for low-income seniors. Revenue.
H.2943  HD.114 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others relative to excise taxes on motor vehicles for low-income veterans. Revenue.
H.2944  HD.115 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2944) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.
H.2989  HD.468 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.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.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.3075  HD.540 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Kip A. Diggs and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fourth of February as Rosa Parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3107  HD.3339 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3107) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and others for legislation to designate cookies and cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.3314  HD.3030 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3314) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative providing notices and taking certain other actions to reduce debt-based driving restrictions. Transportation.
H.3359  HD.689 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
H.3360  HD.2780 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3378  HD.299 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Joseph D. McKenna and Colleen M. Garry relative to hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles. Transportation.
H.3460  HD.1695 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3460) of Andres X. Vargas and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles establish a distinctive registration placard to exempt Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees. Transportation.
H.3491  HD.1659 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3506  HD.3143 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3517  HD.2716 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3573  HD.1489 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Education.
H.3584  HD.1232 By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3584) of Vanna Howard, David M. Rogers and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services.
H.3585  HD.1241 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3585) of Vanna Howard and Colleen M. Garry relative to healthcare coverage for telehealth. Financial Services.
H.3618  HD.1561 By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing a statewide standard prehospital care protocol related to the assessment, treatment and transport of stroke patients. Public Health.
H.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.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.3803  HD.3740 By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4100  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4109  An Act relative to salary range transparency
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.4206  HD.4582 By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott and James Arciero that the Division of Animal Health be authorized to regulate the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Agriculture.
H.4276  An Act to secure while improving fans' tickets
H.4329  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4387  An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems
H.4412  An Act to establish minimum reimbursement rate to insurance claimants
H.4426  An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
H.4545  An Act creating a state disaster relief fund for emergency management
H.4562  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4616  An Act to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculations
H.4620  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4624  An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth
H.4631  An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
H.4643  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4653  House bill No. 4643, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. May 16, 2024.
H.4659  An Act relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits
H.4731  HD.4737 By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to further regulate police reports involving railroad fatalities. The Judiciary.
H.4791  An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth
H.4801  An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth
H.4890  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890).
H.4917  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4982  An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
H.5094  An Act authorizing the town of Tyngsborough to grant 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
H.458  HD.2536 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Carol Mattes and others relative to parental rights in education. Education. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.