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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative David F. DeCoste Republican - 5th Plymouth

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3814 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7A) of David F. DeCoste that the Plymouth County Retirement System grant creditable service to Judy Hartigan for certain service to the town of Rockland. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4097 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste and David Allen Robertson relative to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.461  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4055 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 461) of David F. DeCoste and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.462  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4058 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.463  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4061 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.781  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2567 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 781) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.782  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2754 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 782) of David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1313  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2597 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of David F. DeCoste, Susan Williams Gifford and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1314  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2966 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to statewide public housing applications and the centralized waitlist system. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1315  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3846 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of David F. DeCoste relative to the internet based, state-wide public housing application and centralized waitlist system. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1462  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2696 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1463  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2765 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of David F. DeCoste, Kelly W. Pease and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1464  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3532 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1464) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1465  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4051 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to rent escrow. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1466  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4066 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to performing or attempting to perform abortions sought because of Down syndrome. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1866  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2772 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2315  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2554 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2315) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Michael J. Soter for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2316  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2624 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2316) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the state elevator inspection fee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2499  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2739 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2499) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize employees of the South Shore Charter School to join the state employees retirement system. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2765  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2523 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2765) of David F. DeCoste, Ted Dawe and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwell be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2766  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2558 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2767  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2579 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2767) of David F. DeCoste relative to the imposition of the sales tax for the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2809  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.571 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2823  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1982 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and Brandy Fluker Oakley for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3301  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2606 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3301) of David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter relative to preventing road rage incidents precipitated by slow or stopped vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3495  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2592 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3495) of David F. DeCoste, Michael J. Soter and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to employment preference for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3984  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4445 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3984) of Josh S. Cutler, David F. DeCoste and Michael D. Brady (by vote of the town) for legislation to enhance enforcement in building and permitting compliance in the town Hanson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4009  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4395 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4009) of David F. DeCoste and John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) relative to extending the date for issuance of certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Hanover. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4010  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4428 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4010) of David F. DeCoste and John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) that the board of selectmen of the town of Rockland be authorized to serve as cemetery commissioners for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4036  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4413 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4036) of David F. DeCoste and John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board in the town of Rockland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4108  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4494 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to designate a certain bridge spanning the North River in the towns of Marshfield and Norwell as the Lt. David S. Cutler memorial bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4557 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert Montgomery Thomas and others relative to the flag and seal of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.457  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2341 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Thomas Durfee that local public schools and school committees be authorized to reject any and all guidance and directives from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.458  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2536 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Carol Mattes and others relative to parental rights in education. Education. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.459  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3522 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 459) of Les Molyneaux relative to requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public. Education. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.460  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3557 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 460) of Thomas Durfee relative to online public health information transparency in schools. Education. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.