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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Cory Atkins Served 2009 - 2018 Democrat - 14th Middlesex

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  Cory.Atkins@mahouse.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.4504 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to death benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
S.28  SD.202 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality in early education and care by family child care providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.29  SD.206 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Theodore C. Speliotis, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.31  SD.1830 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Gale D. Candaras, Cory Atkins, Kenneth J. Donnelly, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to require child and parent involvement in permanency and placement planning . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.40  SD.1202 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. McGee, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.41  SD.1534 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Spilka, Eldridge, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.42  SD.1602 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Workers’ Pathways to Self Sufficiency. [Higher Education]
S.45  SD.802 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct care workforce. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.56  SD.1678 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Thomas M. McGee, Cory Atkins, Robert F. Fennell, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the interstate compact for juveniles. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.66  SD.1292 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul J. Donato, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding families and children engaged in services [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.87  HD.140 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the record-keeping procedures of scrap metal dealers. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.101  SD.148 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Cory Atkins, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to allow for additional liquor licenses in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.107  HD.489 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 107) of James J. Dwyer and others establishing a travelers bill of rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.112  HD.805 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the use of credit cards at gasoline stations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.122  HD.400 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to increasing the experience and background necessary to operate low pressure processed steam boilers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.138  HD.359 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to make and investigation and study to determine whether there are sufficient and appropriate services for low incidence students with disabilities. Education.
H.141  HD.697 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for appointment by the Governor of a commission to make an investigation and study of graduation requirements for students in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.
S.145  SD.590 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Reinstein, Provost, Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.149  HD.370 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to an alternate MCAS completion plan for students with certain disabilities. Education.
S.153  SD.1804 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Wolf, Timilty, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.159  HD.423 By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Tolman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Tom Sannicandro, Mark J. Cusack, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Steven A. Tolman and others for legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living. Education.
H.177  HD.990 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to school exclusion data and school dropout reduction. Education.
H.179  HD.999 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the teaching of health education in schools. Education.
S.183  SD.1635 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to design civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education.
S.188  SD.1399 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Katherine M. Clark, Geraldo Alicea, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency. Education.
S.190  SD.1869 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Katherine M. Clark, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to healthy youth. Education.
H.192  HD.916 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 192) of Sean Garballey and others relative to age requirements in local elections. Election Laws.
H.193  HD.961 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 193) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the reimbursement of local costs of special elections. Election Laws.
H.197  HD.567 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 00197) of Marty Walz and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to vacancies in the office of Governor or Lieutenant-Governor. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.204  SD.1614 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Moore, Eldridge, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
S.205  SD.1022 By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Devers, DiDomenico, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
H.211  HD.63 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of William M. Straus and Cory Atkins relative to elections to fill vacancies in certain county positions. Election Laws.
H.212  HD.82 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of William M. Straus and others relative to the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote. Election Laws.
H.218  HD.478 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the prevention of hazardous material release through underground tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.228  HD.526 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to regulating the use of dangerous pesticides in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.232  HD.594 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 232) of Robert M. Koczera and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.236  HD.546 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.251  HD.229 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to further regulate the sale and disposal of mercury added thermostats. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.252  HD.230 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.266  HD.211 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 266) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.267  SD.197 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cory Atkins, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs.
H.267  HD.900 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of William M. Straus and others relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.296  SD.1730 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Cory Atkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
S.298  SD.1496 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Katherine M. Clark, Brian M. Ashe, Cory Atkins, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish online voter registration. Election Laws.
S.301  SD.1352 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Cynthia S. Creem, Cory Atkins, Jay R. Kaufman, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish election day registration. Election Laws.
S.302  SD.39 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Cynthia S. Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pre-registration of voters. Election Laws.
S.304  SD.1530 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending . Election Laws.
S.305  SD.1531 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of James B. Eldridge, Cory Atkins, Kay Khan, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending. Election Laws.
S.306  SD.1802 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize our voter registration system. Election Laws.
H.311  HD.793 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 311) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to homeowners insurance rate filings that include a charges for expected hurricane losses or catastrophes. Financial Services.
S.313  SD.1836 By Mr. Petruccelli, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Anthony W. Petruccelli, Cory Atkins, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Carlo Basile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish risk-based audits of election results. Election Laws.
H.321  HD.175 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.331  HD.372 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 331) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on the safety and security of deposits made by public entities. Financial Services.
H.338  HD.109 By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing.
S.341  SD.1389 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, Cory Atkins and William N. Brownsberger for legislation to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.347  HD.903 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 347) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to dementia patients in longterm care facilities Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.348  HD.978 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 348) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to establishing a childhood vaccine program and immunization registry. Health Care Financing.
S.349  SD.518 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Stephen Kulik, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.352  SD.525 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Wolf, Story, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.358  HD.360 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 358) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include manufactured housing in a city or town’s count of housing units. Housing.
H.359  HD.361 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to low and moderate income housing units. Housing.
H.363  HD.573 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 363) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish an apprentice training program for the rehabilitation of foreclosed properties within the Department of Housing and Community Development. Housing.
H.364  HD.575 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 364) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to requiring the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development to submit an annual report on the number of housing starts in the Commonwealth. Housing.
H.367  HD.878 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 367) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to exclude payments for foster care in computing rent and determining eligibility for subsidized housing. Housing.
H.375  HD.891 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to public housing innovation program. Housing.
S.382  SD.1273 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, Michael O. Moore, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from toxic toys. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.397  SD.1411 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Naughton, Ashe, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation for a healthy Massachusetts: safer alternatives to toxic chemicals [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.408  HD.144 By Mr. Brownsberger of Belmont, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish civil or criminal penalties for motorists failing to yield to bicyclists. The Judiciary.
S.411  SD.1576 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Harriette L. Chandler, Cory Atkins and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish standards for long term care insurance. Financial Services.
S.413  SD.1543 An Act providing for equitable coverage in disability policies.
S.414  SD.1577 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Katherine M. Clark, Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.422  HD.201 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to requiring the posting of security for the seizure and impoundment of certain animals. The Judiciary.
H.432  HD.495 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to repeat domestic violence offenders. The Judiciary.
H.458  HD.83 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.
S.461  SD.754 An Act banning the use of certain socio-economic factors for insurance underwriting and rating of motor vehicle liability insurance.
S.462  SD.969 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish benefits for services rendered by pharmacists acting under a collaborative practice agreement. Financial Services.
H.463  HD.909 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of David Paul Linsky, Cory Atkins and Denise Provost requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence record keeping system. The Judiciary.
H.465  HD.692 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to liability in tort actions against emergency medical treatment administered in compliance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. The Judiciary.
H.494  HD.660 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to the admissibility of evidence in judicial or administrative proceeding pertaining to adverse health care management. The Judiciary.
S.501  SD.1207 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
H.502  HD.658 By Messrs. Sciortino of Medford and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to gender based discrimination and hate crimes. The Judiciary.
H.515  HD.894 By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.529  HD.267 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Proposal for Constitutional Amendment, House, No. 529) of Tom Sannicandro and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.540  SD.1784 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage for tobacco use cessation under Commonwealth Care. Health Care Financing.
H.541  HD.467 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to include family child care providers under certain collective bargaining laws governing public employees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.543  SD.915 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Marc R. Pacheco, Cory Atkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Health Care Financing.
H.546  HD.264 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment payments by cities and towns. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.548  SD.1165 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Karen E. Spilka, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to manufacturer rebates and discount programs. Health Care Financing.
S.566  SD.1403 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 566) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal access to higher education and generating revenue for the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.582  SD.694 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Harriette Chandler, Sal DiDomenico, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public housing innovation program [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.589  SD.1153 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Eldridge and Atkins for legislation to ensure the right to hang clothes drying lines [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.590  HD.139 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 590) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to mandatory blood tests of certain persons having blood contact. Public Health.
S.591  SD.1200 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation relative to excess profits resulting from 40B developments [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.593  HD.917 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.594  HD.524 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Jay R. Kaufman and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to promulgate regulations governing the administration of medication to children in schools. Public Health.
H.597  HD.525 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of William N. Brownsberger and others that the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection be directed to investigate the use of computed tomography (CT) scans. Public Health.
H.598  HD.746 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a health care outreach and education unit within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.613  HD.879 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Public Health develop "checklists of care" for hospitals to prevent medical errors and reduce infection rates. Public Health.
S.614  SD.917 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Marc R. Pacheco, Katherine M. Clark, Frederick E. Berry, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.
H.617  HD.181 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the despensing of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.623  HD.748 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to establish in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services a Massachusetts Alzheimer’s project. Public Health.
H.624  HD.239 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health.
H.625  HD.371 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.629  HD.895 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Ellen Story and others relative to consent and counseling of pregnant women under sixteen years of age. Public Health.
S.629  SD.36 By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Steven A. Baddour, Stephen M. Brewer, Benjamin B. Downing, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat economic crimes. The Judiciary.
S.630  SD.37 By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Steven A. Baddour, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalites for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary.
H.631  HD.509 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to the medical security plan for children to include biologically-based disorders with unlimited mental health visits. Public Health.
H.652  HD.847 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 652) of Sarah K. Peake and Cory Atkins relative to kayak safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.664  HD.57 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 664) of William M. Straus and Cory Atkins relative to kayak safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.671  SD.748 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health. The Judiciary.
S.673  SD.1499 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. The Judiciary.
S.676  SD.1546 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Cory Atkins, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to require judicial foreclosure. The Judiciary.
S.679  SD.1366 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 679) of Katherine M. Clark, Cory Atkins and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to strangulation. The Judiciary.
S.682  SD.1471 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 682) of Katherine M. Clark, Lori A. Ehrlich, Stephen L. DiNatale, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to domestic violence and animals. The Judiciary.
S.685  SD.1783 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Katherine M. Clark, Michael R. Knapik and Cory Atkins for legislation to provide further protection for grand jurors. The Judiciary.
S.686  SD.1796 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Katherine M. Clark, Cory Atkins, James M. Cantwell, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide protection from child enticement. The Judiciary.
S.703  SD.787 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jennifer E. Benson, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define the dissemination of obscene material. The Judiciary.
H.765  HD.474 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to sustain community preservation. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.766  HD.519 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 766) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide for an income tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential historic properties. Revenue.
S.768  SD.1170 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Susan C. Fargo, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary.
S.772  SD.1488 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 772) of James B. Eldridge, Daniel A. Wolf, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court memoralizing the Congress of the United States to restore free speech. The Judiciary.
H.777  HD.705 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Thomas M. Menino and others relative to the taxation of public land used for commercial purposes. Revenue.
S.786  SD.335 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas J. Calter, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent farm animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
S.827  SD.1380 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Mark C. Montigny, Russell Holmes, Alice Hanlon Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the commercial exploitation of people [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.847  SD.1058 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Cory Atkins, Carlo Basile and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary.
S.863  SD.683 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 863) of Sannicandro, Walsh, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit the setting of both cash bail and pretrial conditions in domestic violence matters [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.866  SD.1277 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 866) of Karen E. Spilka, Tom Sannicandro, Benjamin Swan, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for protection from domestic violence. The Judiciary.
S.868  SD.1293 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Karen E. Spilka, Sal N. DiDomenico, Stephen R. Canessa, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unlawful and unnecessary foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.869  HD.625 By Messrs. Kaufman of Lexington and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Jay R. Kaufman, Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.869  SD.1671 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Karen E. Spilka, Theodore C. Speliotis, Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's residents from identity theft. The Judiciary.
H.870  HD.521 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to restrict callers from using certain automatic dialing devices for sending information to subscribers of telephone services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.876  HD.874 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to utility pole replacement. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.890  HD.263 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to further regulating recycling rates and expanding the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.891  HD.951 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi and others providing for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.900  HD.363 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00900) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to civil motor vehicle infraction by a junior operator who is not emancipated . Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.901  HD.473 By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to expanding parking facilities to promote the use of commuter shuttles and public transportation. Transportation.
H.922  HD.637 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00922) of John W Scibak and others for legislation to require the use of headlights on motor vehicles whenever the windshield wipers of the vehicle are in use. Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.931  SD.226 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Cory Atkins, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Gloria L. Fox and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.946  HD.865 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00946) of Carl M. Sciortino and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to promulgate rules for the regulation of car-sharing organizations in the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.967  HD.648 By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 967) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for the adoption of Resolutions by the House of Representatives in support of the national observation of two minutes of silence on Veterans Day of each year to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.970  HD.836 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to veterans' benefits equity for persons discharged from the military based on certain consensual conduct. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.978  SD.210 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Toomey, Swan, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile mental health [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.984  HD.1013 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to promote responsibility, cost effectiveness and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.987  HD.1879 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to clear and conspicuous price disclosure. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.990  SD.374 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Steven A. Tolman, James B. Eldridge, Patricia S. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children's mental health clinicians [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.1004  HD.1264 By Ms. Jennifer Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to regulate solar specialty contractors. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1014  HD.1324 By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without the express agreement of consumers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.1019  SD.574 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Paul J. Donato, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to comprehensive land use reform and partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1020  SD.973 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Wolf, Torrisi, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1022  SD.1151 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Story, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase recycling by landlords and tenants [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1024  SD.1179 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to authorize municipal audits of 40B developments [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.1029  HD.1336 By Mr. David M. Torrisi of North Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01029) of James Eldridge and others for legislation to further regulate the direct shipments of wine. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.1033  SD.1729 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate municipal animal control. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1041  SD.1133 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Khan, Reinstein, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cat and dog spay and nueter fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.1063  HD.1822 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of James J. O'Day and others relative to age appropriate sexual health education. Education.
S.1072  SD.215 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Swan, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the registration of clinical exercise physiologists [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1074  SD.773 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1074) of Gale D. Candaras, Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate cadmium in children's jewelry. Public Health.
S.1087  SD.696 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Cory Atkins, Gloria L. Fox and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve health care access. Public Health.
H.1094  HD.1923 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the academic success of foster children. Education.
S.1097  SD.1653 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1097) of Susan C. Fargo, Cory Atkins, Martha Walz, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for pharmacist administration of adult immunizations [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1098  SD.1683 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of deMacedo, Eldridge, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to adopt the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1099  HD.1796 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to Department of Elder Affairs prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Elder Affairs.
H.1106  HD.1038 By Representatives Ms. Fox of Boston and Ms. Benson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.1120  HD.1583 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State. Election Laws.
H.1124  HD.1568 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1124) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to protect from net loss public lands or easements taken or acquired for natural resource. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1136  HD.1010 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Jay Kaufman and others for legislation to promote safe alternatives to toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1142  HD.1470 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1142) of Jason M. Lewis and others that the Department of Environmental Protection develop specific targets for solid waste reduction in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1150  SD.1766 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of Richard T. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Cory Atkins, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the delivery of health care [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1155  SD.1860 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1161  SD.678 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1161) of Hill, Creem, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the department of public health [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1163  HD.1019 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Ellen Story and others that manufacturers of mercury-added lamps implement a recycling program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1167  SD.1275 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Sannicandro, Atkins, Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner to a person charged with an offense which resulted in the death of the deceased. [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1170  HD.1172 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to prohibiting the sale, installation and disposal of mercury thermostats. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1175  SD.510 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of James E. Timilty, Martin J. Walsh, James J. Dwyer, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate tanning facilities. Public Health.
S.1192  SD.109 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Swan, Puppolo, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit price gouging during states of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1195  SD.1870 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Linda Dorcena Forry, Cory Atkins, Russell E. Holmes and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the prevention of illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1209  SD.1529 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1209) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to establish a special commission on inmate and prisoner suicides [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1211  SD.1610 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Welch, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a primary safety belt law [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1219  HD.1447 By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to preventing unlawful and unnecessary foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.1275  HD.1553 By Mr. Adams of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Paul Adams and others relative to the placement of rent into an escrow account under certain notices by a landlord to vacate. The Judiciary.
H.1290  HD.1747 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to the disposition of class action unclaimed funds or property. The Judiciary.
H.1293  HD.1629 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to install video monitoring systems to detect certain motor vehicle violations. The Judiciary.
H.1294  HD.1635 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to court proceedings and services provided to certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1331  HD.1961 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing certain information for victims of domestic violence. The Judiciary.
H.1336  HD.1539 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to regulate the collection and maintenance of criminal intelligence information. The Judiciary.
H.1338  HD.1107 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1338) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the crime of larceny by overcoming a security device. The Judiciary.
H.1340  HD.1548 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish sentencing guidelines for convictions of criminal offenses in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1342  HD.1736 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1342) of David Paul Linsky, Cory Atkins and Chris Walsh relative to the penalty imposed for malicious destruction of property. The Judiciary.
H.1354  HD.1223 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to living wills. The Judiciary.
H.1355  HD.1451 By Mr. Pedone of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Vincent A. Pedone and others relative to establishing mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. The Judiciary.
H.1370  HD.1228 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. The Judiciary.
H.1379  HD.1292 By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of James E. Vallee and others relative to economic crimes involving monetary instruments or other property known to be derived from criminal activity . The Judiciary.
H.1384  HD.1126 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the disclosure of information about current or former employees to prospective employers. The Judiciary.
H.1385  HD.1130 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to raise the maximum age for jurors. The Judiciary.
H.1386  HD.1153 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to eminent domain takings. The Judiciary.
H.1414  HD.1132 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1414) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1415  SD.205 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Gale D. Candaras and Cory Atkins for legislation relative to certified appeal notices from the Department of Revenue. Revenue.
H.1415  HD.1004 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1415) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to further define comparable worth in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1417  HD.1646 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the coordination of mental health care for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1419  HD.1630 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Kay Khan and others relative to involuntary outpatient commitment for mentally ill persons. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1423  HD.1985 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Kay Khan and others relative to the civil commitment of women for alcoholism and substance abuse at the Framingham Correctional Institution. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1445  HD.1718 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Kay Khan and others relative to the regulation of animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1450  SD.1527 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Geraldine M. Creedon, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to apply the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet. Revenue.
S.1456  SD.1021 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Barry R. Finegold, Thomas M. Stanley, Cory Atkins and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for a tax credit to promote the employment of individuals with mental illness or disabilities. Revenue.
H.1462  HD.1572 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to requiring all restaurants to maintain devices or procedures to remove food lodged in persons’ throats. Public Health.
H.1469  HD.1641 By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the establishment of a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.1478  HD.1888 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to develop a comprehensive breastfeeding promotion policy. Public Health.
H.1483  HD.1533 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1483) of Sean Garballey and others relative to oral health examinations for public school students. Public Health.
S.1485  SD.230 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue.
H.1491  HD.1681 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1491) of Kay Khan and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to advanced practice nursing. Public Health.
H.1497  HD.1189 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to regulate the license, transfer, use, or sale of prescriber-identifiable data only for commercial purposes by pharmacies. Public Health.
H.1500  HD.1160 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the health care of minors. Public Health.
H.1501  HD.1317 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide primary and preventative health care services for certain children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1506  HD.1294 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of James J. O'Day and others relative to prohibiting mandatory overtime for certain health care workers. Public Health.
H.1557  HD.1016 By Mr. Honan of Boston and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board of the Department of Public Safety to promote accessible housing for people with disabilities. Housing.
H.1561  HD.1099 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1561) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to to improve the ballistic database through microstamping ammunition. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1562  HD.1571 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of David Paul Linsky, Cory Atkins and Denise Provost for legislation to further regulate the issuance of licenses to carry firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1573  HD.1203 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of David B. Sullivan and Cory Atkins that persons entering woodlands during hunting season be required to wear conspicuous orange colored clothing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1574  SD.1157 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of James B. Eldridge, George T. Ross, William N. Brownsberger and Cory Atkins for legislation relative to fundraising receptions during budget deliberations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1575  SD.1182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1575  HD.1214 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1575) of David B. Sullivan, Cory Atkins and Patricia A. Haddad relative to ships carrying hazardous material. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1576  SD.1183 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1577  SD.1185 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, James Arciero, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to restore public confidence in government by eliminating pay-to-play opportunities . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1599  SD.1620 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Richard T. Moore, Cory Atkins, Steven A. Baddour, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Commission on Government Accountability, Economy, and Efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1600  SD.1622 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Cory Atkins, Steven A. Baddour and other members of the General Court for legislation to established the Sunset Review Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1604  SD.1756 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Richard T. Moore, Cory Atkins, Gale D. Candaras, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate waste and improve public oversight of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1605  SD.1780 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Cory Atkins, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote value and efficiency in the delivery of state services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1650  SD.45 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Cynthia S. Creem, Alice K. Wolf, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1651  SD.911 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sean Garballey, Cory Atkins, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1660  SD.70 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Moran, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinstate the clean environment fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1661  SD.74 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Cory Atkins, Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation relative to water meter testing fees. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1662  SD.77 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1676  HD.1720 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1676) of Cory Atkins, Jason M. Lewis and Denise Provost relative to the gradual increase in the taxation of sales of gasoline. Revenue.
H.1681  HD.1844 By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1681) of Brian S. Dempsey and others for legislation to provide for an income tax deduction for contributions made to college savings plans. Revenue.
S.1692  SD.418 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan, Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a cell phone users bill of rights. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1695  HD.1085 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Jay R. Kaufman, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue.
H.1696  HD.1703 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1696) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a substance abuse health protection fund with collections from the sale of certain alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
H.1702  HD.1103 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.
S.1706  SD.479 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Robert L. Hedlund, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, James M. Murphy, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.1732  HD.1154 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the taxation of contributions to retirement accounts. Revenue.
H.1736  HD.1495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the enhancment of access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1737  HD.1506 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to access to public records in state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1739  SD.1655 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1739) of Susan C. Fargo, Thomas P. Conroy and Cory Atkins for legislation relating to the improvement of Route 2 Crosbys Corner interchange in the town of Lincoln and Concord [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1762  HD.1240 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1774  HD.1692 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to energy efficiency programs and green jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1779  HD.1056 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Jay Kaufman and others for the inclusion of certain roads in the towns of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord in the scenic byway knows as Battle Road. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.1786  HD.1853 By Mr. Stephen R. Canessa of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01786) of Carl M. Sciortino and others for an investigation by the Executive Office of Transportation and the Turnpike Authority of the establishment of a fully-automated toll collection system . Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1789  HD.1755 By Mr. John V Fernandes of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01789) of Martin J. Walsh and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized issue a distinctive registration plate indicating support for the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of their centennial anniversary.. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1800  HD.1269 By Mr. Robert M. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01800) of Marty Walz and others for legislation to require the use of headlights on motor vehicles during any period in which windshield wipers are also in use. Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.1839  SD.1600 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Peter V. Kocot, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.1841  SD.82 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
H.1853  HD.1378 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to establish an early reading council for the development of literacy of students in the third grades of the public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.1857  SD.820 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of Berry, Wolf, Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equal choice a cost savings in health care [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.1858  HD.2958 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1858  SD.1152 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Mark C. Montigny, Gale D. Candaras, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of prescriber-identifiable data for marketing purposes. Health Care Financing.
H.1882  HD.2821 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the registration of clinical exercise physiologists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1897  HD.2759 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1897) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1901  HD.2760 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of behavior analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1912  HD.2738 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1912) of Thomas P. Conroy and Cory Atkins relative to regional school district leases. Education.
H.1938  HD.2086 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1938) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the appeals process in MCAS exams. Education.
H.1954  HD.2832 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a pilot grant program relative to "mobile students", so-called. Education.
H.1966  HD.2230 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the calculation of income for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.
H.1979  HD.2003 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize persons to pre-register to vote prior to their eighteenth birthday. Election Laws.
H.1980  HD.2006 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize local boards of registrars to perform random audits of election results in precincts. Election Laws.
H.1990  HD.2022 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to reducing the use of non-compostable plastic bags in retail sales. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1995  HD.2523 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2004  HD.2889 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to further regulate the practice of psychotherapy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2009  HD.2129 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the protection of right whales within the coastal waters of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2027  SD.2073 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue.
S.2041  SD.2088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
H.2048  HD.2060 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for tobacco use cessation treatment. Financial Services.
H.2051  HD.2075 By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2051) of Robert F. Fennell and others that health insurance providers be required to include coverage for diagnostic screening for prostate cancer. Financial Services.
H.2064  HD.2708 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to in-patient care for mastectomies. Financial Services.
H.2065  HD.2754 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance policies requirements to provide coverage for the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates. Financial Services.
H.2076  HD.2021 By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of Joyce A. Spiliotis, Cory Atkins and James J. Dwyer relative to the review and evaluation of regulatory changes on health insurance. Financial Services.
H.2083  HD.2337 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
H.2099  HD.2336 By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and Cory Atkins relative to the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy reporting appropriate legislation to repeal certain mandated health benefits. Health Care Financing.
H.2109  HD.2036 By Representatives Wolf of Cambridge and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.
S.2124  SD.2160 By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue.
H.2159  HD.2924 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2159) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the penalty for subsequent restraining order violations. The Judiciary.
S.2198  SD.2186 By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2198) of Richard T. Moore, Benjamin B. Downing, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2220  HD.2701 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to eligibility for parole for persons trafficking in methamphetamines. The Judiciary.
H.2233  HD.2967 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2233) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to allow for physican assisted suicide for qualified patients to end their lives. The Judiciary.
H.2234  HD.2220 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2234) of Kay Khan and others relative to safe pregnancies and related health care for female inmates. The Judiciary.
H.2252  HD.2766 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2252) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to ensuring confidentiality for victims of rape and domestic violence. The Judiciary.
H.2257  HD.2785 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2257) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to criminal complaints for failure to comply with certain lead poisoning regulations. The Judiciary.
H.2277  HD.2838 By Representatives Walsh of Boston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Martin J. Walsh, Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the protection of children under the age of 18 who have been subject to sexual exploitation. The Judiciary.
H.2326  HD.2908 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2350  HD.2974 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan and others relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner to a person charged with an offense which resulted in the death of the deceased. Public Health.
H.2366  HD.2917 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to public access of private restrooms. Public Health.
H.2369  HD.2867 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives and enhancing the practice of nurse-midwives. Public Health.
H.2380  HD.2032 By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others for legislation to eliminate the duplication of unnecessary diagnostic services performed on patients by other hospitals or diagnostic facilities. Public Health.
H.2402  HD.2997 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2402) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the lawful use of shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2407  HD.2035 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2407) of Kay Khan, Cory Atkins and Denise Provost for legislation to establish a sex offender management board within the Executive Office of Public Safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2430  HD.2975 By Messrs. Conroy of Wayland and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2430) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the investment of other post employment benefits trust funds established by municipalities and certain other governmental unit. Public Service.
H.2452  HD.2987 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2452) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to provide smoking and tobacco use cessation treatment benefits to active and retired public employees. Public Service.
H.2500  HD.2005 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of Thomas P. Conroy and others for legislation relative to the collection of personal property taxes. Revenue.
H.2509  HD.2206 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2509) of John V. Fernandes and Cory Atkins relative to the filing of tax abatement applications by persons claiming to represent taxpayers, tenants, or mortgage holders. Revenue.
H.2565  HD.2946 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development through the utilization of tax credits and other incentives. Revenue.
H.2580  HD.2989 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for the annual proclamation by the Governor of the fourth Friday in September as City Year Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2590  HD.2758 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to promoting municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2651  HD.2816 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require motor vehicle operators to use hands-free mobile telephones and devices. Transportation.
H.2655  HD.2558 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of Dykema and others for legislation to preserve the right of way for the North/South rail link Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2660  HD.2840 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2660) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote the building of more modern transportation systems. Transportation.
H.2714  HD.3446 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2714) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to fees paid for school transportation. Education.
H.2761  HD.3128 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Baddour, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Steven A. Baddour and others relative to protecting consumers from unsolicited loans. Financial Services.
H.2776  HD.3235 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2776) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to greenhouse gases and arbor damage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2789  HD.2238 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2789) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to further regulate the renting or leasing of illegal residential premises. Housing.
H.2791  HD.3028 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2791) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Cory Atkins and Benjamin Swan relative to the use of electronic funds transfers and third party designees for tenants of publicly subsidized housing. Housing.
H.2826  HD.3453 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Kate Hogan, Martin J. Walsh and Cory Atkins for legislation to require persons arrainged on felony charges to submit a DNA sample. The Judiciary.
H.2847  HD.3009 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to further defining the dissemination of obscene material. The Judiciary.
H.2849  HD.3014 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to the penalty for manslaughter by a corporation. The Judiciary.
H.2850  HD.3016 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to the commercial exploitation of people. The Judiciary.
H.2916  HD.1298 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2916) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to further regulating the sale and licensing of assault weapons in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2948  HD.3195 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Thomas P. Conroy, Denise Andrews and Cory Atkins relative to a study of workers’ compensation and disability claims in the Commonwealth. Public Service.
H.2950  HD.3473 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2950) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees and retirees. Public Service.
H.2992  HD.3049 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2992) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and others relative to creating an earned income tax credit for certain child care workers. Revenue.
H.3003  HD.3203 By Representative Moran of Boston and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish tax transparency and strengthen the reporting requirements of public charities and to establish reporting requirements for the trustees and directors of public charities. Revenue.
H.3051  HD.3020 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish natural gas leak classification standards and requirements for operator clean up of natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3052  HD.3118 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3052) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish winter patrol cast iron survey protocols for utility company inspections of gas pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3053  HD.3122 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to natural gas pipeline safety and transparency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3108  HD.2686 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to the recorking of wine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3221  HD.3526 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to increase the membership of the board of agriculture within the Department of Agricultural Resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3261  HD.1956 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the research and treatment of Lyme Disease. Public Health.
H.3269  HD.2896 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to the control of low lands and swamps to prevent tick-borne diseases. [COMMITTEE].
H.3270  HD.1751 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Richard T. Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to reduce pollution caused by phosphorus runoff. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3310  HD.1379 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health.
H.3323  HD.2419 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to allow the non-profit corporation Home of the Brave, Inc., to construct and operate public homes for veterans. Housing.
H.3330  HD.1300 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. The Judiciary.
H.3361  HD.2809 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the crime of health care professionals participating in the torture and abusive treatment of prisoners. The Judiciary.
H.3370  HD.2818 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3370) of John W. Scibak and others relative to expanding the functions of the State Office for Pharmacy Services. Public Health.
H.3409  HD.1354 By Representatives Gifford of Wareham and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of Susan Williams Gifford, Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the property damage threshold for surchargeable incidents under a safe driver motor vehicle insurance plan. Financial Services.
H.3425  HD.1924 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3425) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3516  HD.3687 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marty Walz and others for legislation to regulate the compensation payable to board members of public charities. The Judiciary.
H.3538  HD.2144 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3538) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to increase funding by the Commonwealth under the education foundation budget for public school districts. Education.
H.3542  HD.1444 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to provide that cytologic screenings performed at the same time as annual physical examinations be separately billed by health care providers and paid by insurers. Financial Services.
H.3543  HD.2814 By Ms. Creedon of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3543) of Geraldine M. Creedon and others relative to fair share employer health care contributions. Health Care Financing.
H.3546  HD.1448 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3546) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to freelancers in the definition of employees under the labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3554  HD.2321 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the taxation of persons primarily engaged in agriculture, farming or commercial fishing. Revenue.
H.3628  HD.2980 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3628) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to the disclosure of consumer credit financial records. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3684  HD.1889 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3684) of John V. Fernandes and others that the State Purchasing Agent be directed to give preference to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3692  HD.3956 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Martha M. Walz and others establishing a State House arts commission to maintain custody and care of all works of art and historical artifacts at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3716  HD.3369 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3716) of James Arciero and others (by vote of the town) relative to the number of voting precincts in the town of Chelmsford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3728  HD.4043 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3728) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Chelsmford relative to the recall of elected officers. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3858  HD.4133 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to prohibit commercial solicitation to mobile electronic devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3881  HD.4200 By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Fargo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3881) of James Arciero, Susan C. Fargo and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Chelmsford to lease a certain parcel of land in said town for agricultural purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3890  HD.4144 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to create stabilization funds for special education costs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3921  HD.4126 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to the classification of risk for volunteer drivers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options for senior citizens . Financial Services.
H.3962  HD.3853 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to require drivers employed by companies transporting students to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Transportation.
H.3968  HD.4244 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the appointment of alternate members on local historical commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3982  HD.4065 By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Martin J. Walsh, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from contracting with companies that do not comply with federal regulations for the certification of minerals originating in the Congo. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3993  HD.4285 By Representatives Kaufman of Lexington and Reinstein of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue reflective decals indicating that the driver of a vehicle may be the holder of a junior operator’s license. Transportation.
H.4058  HD.4231 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to authorize municipal finance oversight boards to extend the time period for emergency appropriations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.