Christine.Barber@mahouse.gov
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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
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HD.1779 | An Act to expand access to mental health services | ||
SD.2870 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, James J. O'Day, Tami L. Gouveia, Stephan Hay and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Senate Ways and Means. | ||
SD.2975 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
HD.4926 | By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli, John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish a fund providing financial assistance to residents who experience certain financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Public Health. | ||
HD.5014 | By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy and others relative to emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
HD.5026 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to establishing voting by mail. Election Laws. | ||
HD.5043 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
HD.5054 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to restaurant delivery commissions during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development. | ||
HD.5064 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide residents with access to face coverings for protection during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Public Health. | ||
HD.5104 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to protections for vulnerable employees during public health or safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development. | ||
HD.5128 | By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
HD.5140 | By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to race in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
HD.5157 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that the Department of Higher Education create a grant program for essential workers enrolled at certain public institutions. Higher Education. | ||
HD.5171 | By Representative Santiago of Boston and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Eric P. Lesser and others for an investigation by a special commission to conduct a review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery and to make recommendations on how to be better prepared for future crises. Public Health. | ||
HD.5275 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue. | ||
H.86 | HD.3300 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue. | |
H.101 | HD.3783 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.102 | HD.2367 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.104 | HD.3043 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.113 | HD.1702 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.128 | HD.1838 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to equal access to community care for elders and disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.140 | HD.2848 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.145 | HD.1083 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.162 | HD.2615 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.172 | HD.666 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Aaron Vega, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.298 | SD.1892 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools. Education. | |
H.334 | HD.1369 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 334) of Denise Provost and others relative to local control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.348 | HD.3068 | By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 348) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) for the purpose of studying the issue of telephone and internet scams targeting elderly residents of the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.358 | SD.1393 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care. Elder Affairs. | |
H.410 | HD.827 | By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education. | |
H.417 | HD.2334 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings. Education. | |
H.426 | HD.3175 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 426) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recess for elementary school children. Education. | |
H.431 | HD.3372 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
H.432 | HD.3373 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to access to education including special education. Education. | |
H.465 | HD.2904 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to MassHealth reimbursements to local educational authorities. Education. | |
H.470 | HD.1879 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education. | |
H.484 | HD.3550 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 484) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize a consent program to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault. Education. | |
S.546 | SD.676 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael J. Barrett, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
H.550 | HD.1612 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education. | |
H.566 | HD.884 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education. | |
H.576 | HD.3195 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. Education. | |
H.584 | HD.3406 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of Andres X. Vargas, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to expand access to school meals. Education. | |
H.586 | HD.434 | By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to funding for public schools and the foundation budget review commission. Education. | |
H.591 | HD.3145 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education. | |
H.593 | HD.1448 | By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education. | |
H.612 | HD.437 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
H.613 | HD.438 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
H.615 | HD.769 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs. | |
H.617 | HD.3262 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Kay Khan and others relative to contracts for continuing care retirement communities. Elder Affairs. | |
H.621 | HD.605 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | |
H.630 | HD.1832 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
H.635 | HD.1999 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
H.636 | HD.2016 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws. | |
H.639 | HD.530 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws. | |
H.646 | HD.3098 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
H.657 | HD.1380 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to lowering the voting age requirements in local elections. Election Laws. | |
S.672 | SD.2120 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
H.681 | HD.788 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Jay D. Livingstone, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to early voting. Election Laws. | |
H.685 | HD.3608 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
H.692 | HD.3613 | By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Liz Miranda, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws. | |
H.719 | HD.815 | By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 719) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the use of ranked choice voting in certain elections. Election Laws. | |
H.720 | HD.1132 | By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to lower the voting age for municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
H.732 | HD.1033 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.750 | HD.1771 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Michael S. Day and others relative to recycling costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.751 | HD.1122 | By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.761 | HD.3523 | By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.762 | HD.3180 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.763 | HD.3339 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.771 | HD.134 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.772 | HD.148 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.773 | HD.3557 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.774 | HD.3765 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.776 | HD.291 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.818 | HD.1857 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) 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, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.826 | HD.3878 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.832 | HD.3577 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to address climate protection, green economy and global warming solutions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.852 | HD.1408 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health be directed to develop health risk assessment guidelines of proposed school construction sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.853 | HD.1419 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Denise Provost and others relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.873 | HD.3065 | By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.907 | HD.1036 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of Ruth B. Balser, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services. | |
H.908 | HD.1037 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
H.910 | HD.1417 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to mental health or substance use disorder insurance benefits. Financial Services. | |
H.966 | HD.1207 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
H.967 | HD.1762 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to require specific patient consent for out-of-network healthcare services and prohibiting providers from billing consumers for more than the in-network cost-sharing amount. Financial Services. | |
H.984 | HD.3429 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
H.1004 | HD.2631 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to insurance coverage for pregnancy-related procedures and standard fertility preservation services. Financial Services. | |
H.1037 | HD.1930 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services. | |
H.1038 | HD.1936 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit housing discrimination against responsible dog owners. Financial Services. | |
H.1039 | HD.1915 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Jay D. Livingstone, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to encourage transportation network company pre-arranged shared rides. Financial Services. | |
S.1072 | SD.1355 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1078 | HD.2323 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services. | |
H.1126 | HD.1070 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1126) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1135 | HD.1508 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to Health Safety Net Trust Fund payments to acute hospitals and community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1154 | HD.3067 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1154) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1173 | HD.791 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1174 | HD.3607 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to safety-net hospitals and community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1184 | HD.1098 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1194 | HD.2974 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1198 | HD.3404 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1199 | HD.1218 | By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1200 | HD.3111 | By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1208 | HD.599 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1209 | HD.3294 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
H.1214 | HD.1178 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1218 | HD.1026 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education. | |
H.1219 | HD.1027 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
H.1220 | HD.858 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education. | |
H.1221 | HD.3113 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1236 | HD.1374 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1239 | HD.1349 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education. | |
H.1264 | HD.2395 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing. | |
H.1265 | HD.2406 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing. | |
H.1277 | HD.3252 | By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Stephan Hay and others relative to zoning for certain accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
H.1279 | HD.2600 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing service coordinators. Housing. | |
H.1305 | HD.3872 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. | |
S.1311 | SD.111 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Michael O. Moore, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to radon testing. Public Health. | |
H.1315 | HD.3740 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to preserve affordable housing through a local option tenant's right to purchase. Housing. | |
H.1325 | HD.1868 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Andres X. Vargas, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review housing production and equity in the Commonwealth. Housing. | |
H.1341 | HD.1126 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to reporting requirements for the Department of Correction regarding the use of solitary confinement for LGBTQI prisoners. The Judiciary. | |
H.1343 | HD.2727 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the testing for the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances as a condition of release. The Judiciary. | |
H.1368 | HD.3495 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary. | |
H.1416 | HD.802 | By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary. | |
H.1436 | HD.1589 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the penalty imposed for the crime of sexual assault by fraud of medical professionals. The Judiciary. | |
H.1443 | HD.3905 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary. | |
H.1480 | HD.1679 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kay Khan and others relative to sexually exploited individuals. The Judiciary. | |
H.1483 | HD.2876 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1483) of Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the penalty for police or public safety officers engaging in sexual relations with persons in custody. The Judiciary. | |
H.1484 | HD.3095 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing written health education information to incarcerated women by correctional institutions. The Judiciary. | |
H.1487 | HD.3464 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Kay Khan and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
H.1525 | HD.1096 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to access to community corrections. The Judiciary. | |
H.1537 | HD.1618 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary. | |
H.1596 | HD.302 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1610 | HD.3789 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1614 | HD.3015 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1617 | HD.2659 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to determining the wages employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1625 | HD.195 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1626 | HD.442 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to unemployment benefits for certain furloughed federal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1629 | HD.1553 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to protect unemployment benefits for furloughed federal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1651 | HD.3120 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1651) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1670 | HD.2947 | By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the protection of injured workers under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1698 | HD.1050 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to placing oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1700 | HD.1125 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to ensuring access to addiction services to residents of secure facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1712 | HD.3819 | By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1746 | HD.1958 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1746) of James J. O'Day and others relative to establishing a rehabilitation oversight committee to review substance use in correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1747 | HD.1136 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1761 | HD.3164 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to zoning ordinances or bylaws that permit open space residential development. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1767 | HD.2752 | By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1767) of Peter Capano and others relative to municipal authority regarding foreclosures. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1769 | HD.414 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Mike Connolly and others relative to supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1781 | HD.3688 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for a local option for municipalities to assess fees on new developments to support the cost of expanded or upgraded water infrastructure. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1788 | HD.2492 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1788) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish in the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development a housing development pilot program to offer incentives to cities and towns to zone for substantial multifamily housing and/or mixed use development in transit-oriented locations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1790 | HD.1479 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1867 | HD.1785 | By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health. | |
H.1875 | HD.3710 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish voluntary training programs for medical and nursing schools in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health. | |
H.1879 | HD.1802 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health. | |
H.1896 | HD.3531 | By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1896) of Denise C. Garlick, Louis L. Kafka and others relative to patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Public Health. | |
H.1902 | HD.418 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health. | |
H.1916 | HD.3436 | By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health. | |
H.1917 | HD.2690 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
H.1926 | HD.171 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
H.1935 | HD.2682 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health. | |
H.1948 | HD.2959 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan 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.1949 | HD.3554 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
H.1954 | HD.1945 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health. | |
H.1989 | HD.1558 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Denise Provost and others relative to reporting on health effects of particulate matter. Public Health. | |
H.1990 | HD.1561 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Denise Provost and others relative to reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. Public Health. | |
H.2012 | HD.2182 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
H.2047 | HD.3011 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2088 | HD.3108 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2092 | HD.836 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2095 | HD.916 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) 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.2097 | HD.3143 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2097) of David Paul Linsky, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others for legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2179 | HD.3115 | By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Peter Capano and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service. | |
H.2244 | HD.101 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service. | |
S.2307 | SD.2510 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the City Council of the city of Somerville to appoint a clerk of committees and assistant clerks of committees. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.2330 | HD.1381 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
H.2350 | HD.1717 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Somerville Retirement Board be authorized to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.2369 | SD.2591 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2369) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the terms for members of the city of Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.2421 | SD.2643 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2421) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.2423 | HD.784 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Mike Connolly, Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and the board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee on certain real estate transactions in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.2424 | HD.3221 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and others relative to certain taxable income rates. Revenue. | |
H.2463 | HD.2835 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue. | |
H.2477 | HD.1760 | By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2477) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. | |
S.2493 | Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493). | ||
S.2503 | Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503). | ||
H.2529 | HD.2898 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue. | |
H.2552 | HD.3941 | By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2552) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose local excise taxes on certain property sales. Revenue. | |
H.2587 | HD.1957 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to offer property tax relief to certain eligible homeowners. Revenue. | |
H.2592 | HD.809 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2592) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to establishing a local option gasoline and diesel fuel excise. Revenue. | |
S.2602 | SD.2865 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2610 | HD.3050 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to further regulate certain income and corporate taxes. Revenue. | |
H.2623 | HD.2563 | By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue. | |
S.2641 | SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting). | ||
H.2653 | HD.808 | By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
S.2670 | April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670). | ||
S.2696 | May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Michael O. Moore, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to radon testing, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2696) ought to pass. | ||
S.2700 | SD.2921 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2700) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Linda Dean Campbell, Patrick M. O'Connor, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Judiciary. | |
H.2716 | HD.758 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2716) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to designate the blanding turtle as the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2739 | HD.427 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2739) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
S.2785 | SD.2971 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing. | |
S.2786 | SD.2931 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2786) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mindy Domb, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting our public higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher Education. | |
H.2802 | HD.1248 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to to secure a clean energy future and provide comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2803 | HD.2736 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to Department of Public Utilities commissioners. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2806 | HD.1497 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish rate options to reduce utility customer costs and lower peak demand. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2808 | HD.1501 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to grid modernization and the promotion of local energy investment. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2810 | HD.2370 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2812 | HD.3178 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to clarifying authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
S.2818 | SD.2976 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2818) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Christine P. Barber for legislation to address estate recovery issues due to COVID-19. The Judiciary. | |
H.2836 | HD.3092 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2843 | HD.3511 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate solar incentive programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2845 | HD.3618 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish within the Department of Public Utilities an energy infrastructure oversight board to promote gas safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2847 | HD.968 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2849 | HD.3719 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Minicucci of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci and others for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy use, increasing efficiency and encouraging renewable sources of energy and other energy policies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2850 | HD.3798 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Frank A. Moran and others relative to natural gas safety and responsibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2864 | HD.1051 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) 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.2916 | HD.1340 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2916) of Denise Provost and others relative to prohibiting electric customer support for gas pipeline expansions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2921 | HD.2893 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2940 | HD.704 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.2942 | HD.1173 | By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Mary S. Keefe, David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.2945 | HD.1967 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to create the position of poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.2964 | HD.1060 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Ruth B. Balser and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to renaming the Yawkey commuter rail station. Transportation. | |
S.2973 | An Act promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking | ||
H.3008 | HD.3009 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation. | |
H.3118 | HD.1653 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of David M. Rogers, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities by reducing crashes and incidents involving a motor vehicle and certain vulnerable users. Transportation. | |
H.3146 | HD.1240 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of William M. Straus and others relative to supplemental infrastructure financing for transportation. Transportation. | |
H.3179 | HD.1534 | By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation. | |
H.3201 | HD.1692 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3201) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to recognize reserve veterans as veterans in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
H.3320 | HD.2548 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
H.3355 | HD.835 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary. | |
H.3358 | HD.154 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to mass incarceration. The Judiciary. | |
H.3414 | HD.2945 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
H.3420 | HD.1295 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary. | |
H.3422 | HD.1978 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
H.3443 | HD.1095 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3443) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to reduce the time within which actions may be taken to recover certain amounts due after foreclosures. The Judiciary. | |
H.3451 | HD.3016 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3451) of Chynah Tyler and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to gender responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls. The Judiciary. | |
H.3454 | HD.3259 | By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3454) of Chynah Tyler, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to improve the collection and analysis of data relative to traffic stops. The Judiciary. | |
H.3456 | HD.3385 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to eviction proceedings and the creation of a public task force to develop a right to counsel in said proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
H.3479 | HD.2538 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the establishment of a board of registration of applied behavior analysts. Public Health. | |
H.3500 | HD.3012 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health. | |
H.3556 | HD.3227 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3556) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services. | |
H.3563 | HD.3276 | By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3563) of Peter Capano and others for legislation to establish foreclosure mediation programs. The Judiciary. | |
H.3564 | HD.1780 | By Messrs. Day of Stoneham and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3564) of Michael S. Day, David M. Rogers and others relative to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. The Judiciary. | |
H.3566 | HD.3815 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3566) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to certain court records in eviction actions. The Judiciary. | |
H.3573 | HD.1520 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.3577 | HD.839 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3577) 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.3629 | HD.2949 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles for the purpose of implementing innovative transportation planning and fleet electrification projects. Transportation. | |
H.3645 | HD.4040 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3645) of Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose fees on certain development projects to fund the Green Line Extension. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.3661 | HD.3590 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) 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.3662 | HD.2817 | By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
H.3664 | HD.2724 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of Mindy Domb, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to a gender neutral designation on state documents and identifications. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3665 | HD.3746 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3665) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the second Monday in October as indigenous people's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3728 | HD.3655 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3728) of Mindy Domb and others relative to temporary overnight shelter for persons in need. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.3781 | HD.3644 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3781) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to the sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.3787 | HD.1089 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue. | |
H.3807 | HD.1511 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Higher Education. | |
H.3835 | HD.1130 | By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.3851 | HD.4204 | By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Hogan, Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a task force to review and investigate water and ground contamination of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.3883 | HD.1124 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3883) of Mike Connolly and others relative to local zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.3888 | HD.2849 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3888) of Mike Connolly and others relative to taxation. Revenue. | |
H.3891 | HD.3660 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3891) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for legislation to establish a permanent advisory commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate and study the maximizing of the Commonwealth’s return on investment for tax expenditures and to provide assessment, evaluation and measurement tools for tax expenditures. Revenue. | |
H.3894 | HD.1889 | By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3894) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to property damages caused by public utility companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3924 | HD.1100 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3924) of Mike Connolly, Nika C. Elugardo and others for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing. | |
H.3999 | HD.4284 | By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to vaccination and immunization for school admittance. Education. | |
H.4082 | HD.4482 | By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4082) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to exempt labor service positions of the department of public works, in said city, from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.4083 | HD.4438 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.4096 | HD.4470 | By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish an immunization program within the Department of Public Health for certain child care centers, schools, camps and institutions of higher education. Public Health. | |
H.4108 | HD.4398 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education. | |
H.4161 | HD.4540 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws. | |
H.4256 | An Act establishing an interagency PFAS task force | ||
H.4264 | An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth | ||
H.4278 | HD.4549 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Health Care Financing. | |
H.4295 | HD.4497 | By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary. | |
H.4349 | An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities | ||
H.4363 | An Act providing for a gender neutral designation on state documents and identifications | ||
H.4415 | An Act to study forest management practices | ||
H.4418 | An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses | ||
H.4419 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities | ||
H.4425 | An Act relative to the Architectural Access Board | ||
H.4427 | An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities | ||
H.4428 | An Act relative to the training, assessment, and use of qualified school interpreters in educational settings | ||
H.4433 | An Act concerning genocide education | ||
H.4440 | An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies | ||
H.4448 | An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health | ||
H.4451 | An Act to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education | ||
H.4457 | An Act relative to the licensure of behavior analysts | ||
H.4480 | HD.4821 | By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to create a transportation excise tax to be levied on certain businesses. Revenue. | |
H.4503 | An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system | ||
H.4517 | HD.4898 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4517) of Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to allow certain tenants and entities the right to purchase certain residential property when that property is being offered for sale. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.4518 | An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment | ||
H.4531 | An Act ensuring access to addiction services | ||
H.4538 | An Act to reduce harm from opioids | ||
H.4555 | An Act for field safety in gas infrastructure | ||
H.4564 | HD.4835 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4615 | An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency | ||
H.4622 | HD.4951 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.4624 | HD.4935 | By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing. | |
H.4625 | HD.4958 | By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4626 | HD.4952 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to appropriate funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.4627 | HD.4934 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service. | |
H.4634 | HD.4950 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda and others relative to financial assistance, health care access and small business grants in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Revenue. | |
H.4647 | An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency | ||
H.4652 | HD.4963 | By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. The Judiciary. | |
H.4689 | An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence | ||
H.4697 | HD.4978 | By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nika C. Elugardo, Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide cash assistance to certain persons 65 years of age or older who stopped working due to COVID-19. Elder Affairs. | |
H.4700 | HD.5039 | By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4713 | An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion | ||
H.4718 | HD.4956 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to rent freeze and rent control during the state and federal state of emergency declarations of March, 2020. Housing. | |
H.4723 | An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment | ||
H.4727 | HD.4945 | By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others that the Department of Revenue be authorized to provide emergency cash assistance to certain qualifying households. Revenue. | |
H.4732 | HD.4965 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to administer a $50,000,000 local food access emergency fund to provide financial assistance to food pantries severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.4736 | HD.5019 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4737 | HD.5075 | By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws. | |
H.4738 | HD.5071 | By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano and others relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4739 | HD.5070 | By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4745 | HD.5031 | By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to provide hazard pay for essential workers in the COVID-19 emergency. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4746 | HD.5018 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone, David M. Rogers and others relative to unemployment insurance for the gig economy, so-called. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4748 | HD.4962 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to further regulate unemployment assistance during public health or public safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.4762 | An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 | ||
H.4768 | An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 | ||
H.4778 | House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020. | ||
H.4781 | An Act ensuring safe patient access to emergency care | ||
H.4782 | An Act relative to end of life options | ||
H.4784 | An Act promoting community immunity | ||
H.4818 | An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health | ||
H.4820 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820). | ||
H.4821 | An Act relative to employee definition harmonization | ||
H.4822 | An Act relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from COVID-19 | ||
H.4823 | An Act establishing unemployment expansion during public health emergencies | ||
H.4828 | An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles | ||
H.4878 | HD.5166 | By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing. | |
H.4883 | HD.5005 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to establish homeowner protections due to COVID-19. Financial Services. | |
H.4898 | An Act establishing a COVID-19 Local Food Access Emergency Fund | ||
H.4900 | An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants | ||
H.4928 | An Act relative to emergency paid sick time | ||
H.4930 | An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles | ||
H.4934 | An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES) | ||
H.4947 | HD.5139 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Education. | |
H.5018 | An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery | ||
H.5045 | HD.5306 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
H.5085 | An Act requiring one fair wage | ||
H.5086 | An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.