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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Christine P. Barber Democrat - 34th Middlesex

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for H.201  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.617 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 201) of Christine P. Barber, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to child support enforcement. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.202  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1255 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.203  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.761 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 203) of Christine P. Barber and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.242  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1903 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 242) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.323  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1898 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Christine P. Barber for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for certain licensed professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.324  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1251 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 324) of Christine P. Barber and Mary S. Keefe relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.514  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.627 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.765  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2130 By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Kate Donaghue, Christine P. Barber and others relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1090  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2467 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1091  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3102 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1091) of Christine P. Barber relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1092  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3583 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1092) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to prescription medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1188  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1500 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1275  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2405 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the collection of consumer debt. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1350  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3094 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Christine P. Barber, Steven Owens and others relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1351  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1026 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1423  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.877 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1469  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1042 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1558  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2978 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1587  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4009 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1587) of Christine P. Barber, Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1588  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3596 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1589  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.454 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1589) of Christine P. Barber and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2066  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.632 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2193  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4248 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2369  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1924 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Christine P. Barber, Mindy Domb and others relative to communities with high cumulative exposure burdens to toxic outdoor air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2370  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2651 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pregnancies existing for 24 weeks or more. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2371  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.774 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2372  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3177 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2372) of Christine P. Barber and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2423  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1934 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and Paul J. Donato relative to oral health examinations for public school students. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2469  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1658 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2483  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1552 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2568  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1279 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Christine P. Barber, Paul J. Donato and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2569  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1917 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Christine P. Barber relative to the availability of adaptable housing for consumers with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3122  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1474 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3291  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.457 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3291) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3292  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.628 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3292) 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3448  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.453 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3448) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3449  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2945 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3449) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to regulate municipal acceptance into the demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3554  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4204 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3623  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.631 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3623) of Christine P. Barber, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3918  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4486 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3918) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3921  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4444 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3923  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4487 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3923) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4035  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4554 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4035) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a net zero emissions standard for zoning of new constructed buildings and major renovation projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4113  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1464 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4113) of Tram T. Nguyen and Christine P. Barber relative to addressing sexual misconduct by certain higher education employees. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4152  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4731 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4152) of Christine P. Barber and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4153  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4716 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4153) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to establishing a charter for the city of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4179  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4748 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4179) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4353  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4876 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber relative to applied behavioral analysis reimbursement rates. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4458  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5086 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4516  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5143 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4567  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5201 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4793  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5368 Order relative to extending until December 31, 2025 the time within which the joint committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4871  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5461 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4885  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5477 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4966  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5560 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3829  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2457 By Representative Barber of Somerville (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3829) of Jason Brand relative to prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.