David.DeCoste@mahouse.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 443
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 443
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2460
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2637 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Anne M. Gobi, Viriato M. deMacedo, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify firearms oversight. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.2645 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. OConnor, Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit soliciting acts of terrorism. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.4898 | By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle M. DuBois, Alan Silvia and others relative to crimes against police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| HD.4949 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to further define assault weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| HD.5115 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to designate June as Seatbelt Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| H.72 | HD.2825 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 72) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and David F. DeCoste relative to reporting requirements of public benefit recipients. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.108 | HD.2820 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 108) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to add 911 emergency responders to the list of locations for a safe surrender under the baby safe haven law. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.109 | HD.3495 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Hedlund, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to strengthening public assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.112 | SD.658 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B density. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.113 | SD.660 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B projects built near historical housing. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.114 | HD.1531 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the list of locations for a safe surrender under the baby safe haven law. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.154 | SD.189 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation to reduce lottery littering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.236 | HD.2907 | By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.283 | HD.2280 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the use of slot machines in veterans' organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.301 | SD.1632 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of John F. Keenan, Tackey Chan, Mathew Muratore, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase parental awareness of opiate abuse risks. Education. | |
| H.311 | HD.2564 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 311) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the authority of parents to exempt their children from a certain standardized exam known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam. Education. | |
| H.312 | HD.2565 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 312) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to out-of-district vocational school transportation. Education. | |
| S.315 | SD.1639 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Education. | |
| H.408 | HD.2325 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of Randy Hunt and others relative to parental notification for out-of-school-district counseling referrals. Education. | |
| H.413 | HD.2404 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| H.450 | HD.2040 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to provide reimbursements for certain informational technology enhancements in compliance with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| H.451 | HD.3311 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the implementation or use of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| S.462 | SD.1785 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger, James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safety and reclamation of quarries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.466 | HD.1297 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 466) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to require parental consent on sex education in public schools. Education. | |
| H.492 | HD.772 | By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to adopt national education standards. Education. | |
| S.505 | SD.624 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to protect abandoned property owners. Financial Services. | |
| H.591 | HD.2812 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to require valid identification when casting provisional ballots. Election Laws. | |
| H.668 | HD.1438 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.700 | SD.657 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 700) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to further define 40B projects. Housing. | |
| S.701 | SD.659 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B project lists. Housing. | |
| S.702 | SD.661 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B projects built near wetlands. Housing. | |
| S.703 | SD.662 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B subsidies. Housing. | |
| S.704 | SD.663 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to 40B use restrictions. Housing. | |
| S.705 | SD.665 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 705) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to require 40B cost certification. Housing. | |
| S.706 | SD.666 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to monitor 40B developments. Housing. | |
| S.718 | SD.197 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 718) of Michael F. Rush, Josh S. Cutler, Paul McMurtry, Barbara L'Italien and others for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing. | |
| H.793 | HD.2742 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to include participation in a health care sharing ministry as a qualifying student health insurance plan. Financial Services. | |
| H.813 | HD.3160 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | |
| S.837 | SD.186 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to littering fines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.838 | SD.187 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits. The Judiciary. | |
| S.839 | SD.1442 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to strengthen punishment for heroin dealers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.944 | HD.343 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services. | |
| S.961 | SD.126 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 961) of Cynthia S. Creem, Denise Provost, Chris Walsh and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.978 | SD.180 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.995 | HD.3206 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to permit spouses to provide adult foster care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1005 | SD.86 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Michael F. Rush and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to protections extended to lay teachers in parochial schools. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1032 | SD.1635 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1032) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste foe legislation to ban the prescription of opoids in the Commonwealth. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1033 | SD.1798 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1033) of Robert L. Hedlund, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to investigate state licensed addiction treatment centers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1040 | SD.1131 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of John F. Keenan, Josh S. Cutler, James M. Cantwell, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to create patient choice and education in the dispensing of opiate drugs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1050 | HD.2384 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1103 | HD.2209 | By Mrs. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1100 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Anne M. Gobi, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| H.1176 | HD.2768 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to flag desecration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1296 | SD.323 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1337 | HD.3508 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1391 | HD.2334 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to enhance the enforcement of laws banning the delivering of drugs or other contraband articles to prisoners in correctional institutions or jails. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1393 | HD.2411 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1394 | HD.2413 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1394) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1423 | SD.110 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of Michael F. Rush and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to veteran creditable service for certain public retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.1459 | SD.670 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Cynthia S. Creem, Stephen Kulik, Cory Atkins, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1486 | SD.188 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1487 | SD.200 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation to provide equitable cellular phone taxation. Revenue. | |
| H.1494 | HD.54 | By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1494) of James R. Miceli and others relative to reinstituting capital punishment in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1521 | HD.2891 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the procedures for police officers to assist and protect intoxicated persons. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1522 | HD.2937 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1522) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the awarding of treble damages for lost wages in certain civil actions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1523 | HD.2949 | By Representatives O’Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1523) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under thirteen years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1537 | HD.1249 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1538 | HD.1250 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1547 | HD.1283 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit abortions solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1550 | HD.2185 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit certain abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1557 | SD.206 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1656 | SD.179 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1656) of Robert L. Hedlund, Garrett J. Bradley and David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize the department of capital asset management and maintenance to lease certain land in the town of Hull to The Friends of the Paragon Carousel, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1657 | SD.201 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1657) of Robert L. Hedlund, Sean Garballey and David F. DeCoste for legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1658 | SD.1763 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1658) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to designate the Lisette deLisle the official Mother's Day flower of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1670 | HD.1156 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1671 | HD.1874 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1671) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1672 | HD.1951 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1672) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1717 | SD.409 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1717) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1718 | SD.446 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Michael F. Rush and David F. DeCoste for legislation to observe Unites States Navy Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1749 | HD.2837 | By Representative Mirra of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1749) of Leonard Mirra, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to provide for increased transparency in the prevailing wage rates. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1750 | HD.2853 | By Representative Mirra of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1750) of Leonard Mirra, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to setting the prevailing wage rates. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1754 | HD.2939 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the payment of wages to self-employed contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1755 | HD.3500 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the definitions of and profile of independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1758 | HD.1955 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the unemployment benefit eligibility system. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1759 | HD.1981 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to disqualifying certain individuals from receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1801 | SD.190 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Robert L. Hedlund, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Timothy R. Madden, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.1802 | SD.1772 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1802) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation to create the position of musician laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.1824 | HD.2315 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1824) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to allowing physicians to retain a person administered naloxone when deemed medically necessary. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1835 | SD.185 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Transportation. | |
| S.1836 | SD.651 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1836) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Gold Star license plates to families of fallen veterans not killed in combat. Transportation. | |
| S.1837 | SD.728 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1837) of Robert L. Hedlund and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to personal rapid transit systems. Transportation. | |
| S.1838 | SD.1595 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to license requirements. Transportation. | |
| H.1848 | HD.497 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1908 | HD.1327 | By Ms. Cole of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1908) of Leah Cole and others relative to the reduction of medication waste. Public Health. | |
| S.1911 | SD.94 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of Michael F. Rush, Jennifer E. Benson, Paul McMurtry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the term "Gold Star" and for related purposes. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1912 | SD.146 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of Michael F. Rush and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to the veteran status of certain officials. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1914 | SD.679 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Daniel J. Hunt, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation to update veterans’ burial expenses. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2090 | HD.2562 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the commercial use of hoisting equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2091 | HD.2566 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the personal use of hoisting equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2122 | HD.827 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to firearm licensing requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2138 | HD.3240 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2166 | HD.2195 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to security and safety procedures in the State House and courthouses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2195 | HD.3301 | By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Joseph F. Wagner and others relative to merging the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Department into the Department of State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2333 | HD.925 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the employment status of public employees serving in the armed forces. Public Service. | |
| H.2348 | HD.722 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service. | |
| H.2387 | HD.3440 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2387) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to pro-rate premium contribution rates for certain part-time public employees based on the number of hours worked. Public Service. | |
| H.2449 | HD.2563 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2449) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to income tax exemptions for active duty members of the armed forces. Revenue. | |
| H.2450 | HD.2828 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2450) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to reduce the sales tax and limit the compensation of certain public employees. Revenue. | |
| H.2456 | HD.2287 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to property tax exemptions for persons over seventy years of age. Revenue. | |
| H.2460 | HD.2559 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2460) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax abatements for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2489 | HD.2349 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2524 | HD.557 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to allow municipalities to exempt up to fifty percent of real estate taxes for seniors whose annual property taxes exceed ten percent of their annual income. Revenue. | |
| H.2545 | HD.2289 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2545) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to exempt energy efficiency projects from certain sales tax and wage laws. Revenue. | |
| H.2546 | HD.2328 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2546) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2548 | HD.2902 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the calculation of net worth in determining corporate excise taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2549 | HD.2915 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2549) of Randy Hunt, David F. DeCoste and Leonard Mirra relative to the determination of sales income for corporate excise tax purposes. Revenue. | |
| H.2550 | HD.2369 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2550) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 15 and 16, 2015. Revenue. | |
| H.2554 | HD.2378 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2554) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue. | |
| H.2555 | HD.2381 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2555) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2556 | HD.2402 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| H.2560 | HD.2412 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2560) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of the inventory tax on certain corporations. Revenue. | |
| H.2587 | HD.2943 | By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Stephen Kulik, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2641 | HD.2929 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to require a one-year waiting period after passage of an act creating new taxes for said taxes to become effective. Revenue. | |
| H.2642 | HD.2967 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2642) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to exempt certain inventory from taxation. Revenue. | |
| H.2643 | HD.2985 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2643) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and David F. DeCoste relative to property taxes on recreational, horticultural and agricultural land. Revenue. | |
| H.2656 | HD.1255 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2656) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and David F. DeCoste relative to real estate tax exemptions for recipients of the Air Force Cross or Presidential Unit Citation. Revenue. | |
| H.2658 | HD.1264 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the disabled veterans exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2662 | HD.1279 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2662) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and David F. DeCoste relative to municipal option tax abatements for contaminated real property. Revenue. | |
| H.2663 | HD.1282 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2663) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2664 | HD.1284 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2664) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the corporate excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2776 | HD.1434 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2776) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to contracts for design services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2799 | HD.2932 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2799) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to require the biennial review of rules and regulations with an economic impact on small businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2800 | HD.2935 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to delay the implementation of new regulations for a year subsequent to publication. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2802 | HD.3551 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish a commission to research and assess opportunities to increase accessibility to the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2846 | HD.1848 | By Mrs. Whipps Lee of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Susannah M. Whipps Lee and others relative to public meeting exemptions for the General Court. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2882 | HD.389 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2883 | HD.3251 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a framework for consumer electricity rate savings and to make certain other changes in law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2892 | HD.1432 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2892) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2926 | HD.3444 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing tourism at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3055 | HD.3498 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Hedlund, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3055) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, Robert L. Hedlund and others relative to motor vehicle license requirements. Transportation. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3364 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3129 | HD.2567 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3129) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to grant preference to veterans in public housing. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3131 | HD.2979 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3131) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to scholarship programs for children of veterans and public officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3162 | HD.1288 | By Representative Poirier of North Attleborough and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3162) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Richard J. Ross and others relative to allowing veterans leaves of absence on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3180 | HD.2926 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to require the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means to conduct public hearings on proposed legislation to establish, increase or expand taxes or fees. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3209 | HD.3106 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, David F. DeCoste and Dennis A. Rosa relative to the immigration status of persons applying for assistance from the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3211 | HD.3199 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3211) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to prohibit the Department of Transitional Assistance from issuing certain work requirement waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3256 | HD.3184 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3256) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and David F. DeCoste relative to public access to sex offender information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3257 | HD.3187 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and David F. DeCoste relative to victim access to sex offender information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3265 | HD.3176 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3265) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to further regulate the prescribing of psychotropic medications. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.3284 | HD.3185 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3284) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, David F. DeCoste and Kevin J. Kuros relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.3380 | HD.3155 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3380) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to the use of cash benefit assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3392 | HD.2921 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish an unfunded student reserve fund to be expended, without further appropriation, by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| H.3431 | HD.3196 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3431) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the public housing application process. Housing. | |
| H.4265 | HD.4590 | By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle M. DuBois, Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4356 | HD.4767 | By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the classification of certain controlled substances. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.4466 | HD.4859 | By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary. | |
| H.649 | HD.649 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Craig Olson and others relative to procedures and regulations for the transporting of domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.