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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Eric P. Lesser Served 2015 - 2022 Democrat - First Hampden and Hampshire

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  eric.lesser@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 410
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1291
Fax:
617-722-1014

District Office

PO Box 60485
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone:
413-526-6501
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  SD.2968 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to saving black lives and transforming public safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.5064 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide residents with access to face coverings for protection during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Public Health.
  HD.5140 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to race in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.16  SD.1709 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.37  SD.1452 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.48  SD.1106 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.53  SD.999 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.151  SD.1600 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Adam G. Hinds, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mindy Domb, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.164  SD.953 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 164) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Edward J. Kennedy, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court relative to establishing a student tuition recovery fund for students from certain for-profit schools. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.177  HD.3507 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to urban renewal and economic development in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.183  HD.289 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Carlos Gonzalez and others for legislation to establish the micro and minority business strategy committee to develop strategies for supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.198  SD.1718 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of James T. Welch, Eric P. Lesser and John C. Velis for legislation to establish the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.200  SD.611 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Tommy Vitolo and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.205  SD.1629 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Adam G. Hinds, Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Rural Policy Advisory Commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.233  SD.1989 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 233) of James T. Welch and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.238  SD.101 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education. Education.
S.240  SD.1540 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
S.256  SD.770 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Andres X. Vargas, Mary S. Keefe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote student nutrition. Education.
S.263  SD.579 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
S.267  SD.1878 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Paul R. Feeney, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard breakfast after the bell. Education.
S.285  SD.1359 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act). Education.
S.288  SD.1744 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
S.289  SD.988 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Dean A. Tran, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students. Education.
S.291  SD.996 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Dean A. Tran, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide bonus aid to newly formed regional school districts. Education.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
S.345  SD.687 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of James T. Welch for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund. Education.
S.352  SD.1933 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.381  SD.823 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of James T. Welch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.
S.387  SD.686 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Mahoney, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to early voting in the 2020 presidential primary. Election Laws.
S.390  SD.1951 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend early voting for all elections. Election Laws.
S.396  SD.1695 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws.
S.404  SD.1454 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.420  SD.1800 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.552  SD.1767 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Nick Collins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael O. Moore, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency in prescription drug prices. Financial Services.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.567  HD.1339 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 567) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.
H.585  HD.3410 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Andres X. Vargas, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to promoting student nutrition. Education.
H.586  HD.434 By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to funding for public schools and the foundation budget review commission. Education.
S.587  SD.1450 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Cindy F. Friedman, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish health equity for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
H.656  HD.932 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
S.671  SD.2054 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Julian Cyr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
S.674  SD.2172 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Julian Cyr, Paul R. Feeney, Thomas M. Stanley, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to ensure effective health care cost control. Health Care Financing.
S.678  SD.1501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
S.683  SD.2062 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
H.683  HD.3935 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 683) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to absentee and mail ballots. Election Laws.
S.702  SD.786 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Tram T. Nguyen, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.
S.736  SD.340 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. Higher Education.
S.737  SD.390 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Sonia Chang-Diaz, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent bureaucratic overreach in the collection of student debt. Higher Education.
S.738  SD.673 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Harriette L. Chandler, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Rady Mom, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to ensure students' access to academic transcripts. Higher Education.
S.741  SD.740 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Natalie M. Blais, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.744  SD.1415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.764  SD.817 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.824  SD.526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards , Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.905  SD.2094 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing. The Judiciary.
S.936  SD.1147 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Barry R. Finegold, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to the privacy of a decedent’s electronic communication. The Judiciary.
S.939  SD.1523 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Kenneth I. Gordon, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.
S.962  SD.91 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1043  SD.1241 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joseph A. Boncore, Barry R. Finegold, Walter F. Timilty, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1066  SD.1464 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. Stanley, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1149  SD.332 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1149) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Cindy F. Friedman and others for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1150  SD.684 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of John F. Keenan, Louis L. Kafka, Jason M. Lewis, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1185  SD.970 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1185) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Dean A. Tran, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional stabilization funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1194  HD.2974 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
S.1208  SD.395 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1209  SD.109 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
S.1214  SD.1219 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, José F. Tosado, Carlos Gonzalez and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an emergency nursing home task force. Public Health.
H.1221  HD.3113 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education.
H.1230  HD.1016 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 1230) of Paul W. Mark and others for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court supporting efforts to ensure that students from Massachusetts have access to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
S.1232  SD.2189 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1232) of Brendan P. Crighton and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to require diaper-changing areas in restrooms of certain restaurants. Public Health.
S.1255  SD.1749 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
S.1293  SD.916 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1401  SD.926 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1412  SD.1510 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1412) of Cindy F. Friedman, William N. Brownsberger, Timothy R. Whelan, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lockup facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1529  SD.1962 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Soter, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunications. Public Service.
S.1531  SD.1295 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service.
S.1542  SD.1134 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Anne M. Gobi, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
S.1546  SD.1290 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., John C. Velis, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
S.1619  SD.1342 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to improve the earned income tax credit for working families. Revenue.
S.1627  SD.1578 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Brendan P. Crighton, Michael D. Brady, Daniel Cahill, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue.
S.1646  SD.863 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1748  HD.3297 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Jon Santiago and others relative to access to patient centered care for opioid use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1749  HD.3306 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1749) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the availability of continuum of care for persons with substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1762  HD.2808 By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the distribution of unrestricted local aid in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1763  SD.1958 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1763) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
S.1826  SD.2185 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lori A. Ehrlich and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide for access to baby-changing stations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1860  SD.1627 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1860) of Adam G. Hinds, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a needs assessment of municipal public safety and security facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1862  SD.1634 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1862) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Eric P. Lesser, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish 413 day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1898  SD.1412 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1958  SD.1625 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2005  SD.757 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2013  HD.1611 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of John C. Velis and others relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.
S.2022  SD.1608 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2022) of Adam G. Hinds, Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Public Arts Program. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2042  SD.847 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
S.2055  SD.2047 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Natalie M. Blais and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation.
S.2061  SD.1143 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility. Transportation.
S.2120  SD.1383 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
H.2162  HD.689 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Brian M. Ashe and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Mary Donna Nodurf. Public Service.
S.2217  SD.2233 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the Senate for legislation to further rate equity, access, and affordability in community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
S.2302  SD.2501 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2302) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Daniel R. Carey, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Hampshire Council of Governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2324  SD.2506 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program. Education.
H.2378  HD.1423 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2463  HD.2835 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.2484  Senate, January 30, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Eric P. Lesser, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joseph F. Wagner, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2484).
S.2502  SD.2745 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2553  HD.1005 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to employer student loan contribution tax deductions. Revenue.
S.2580  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2602  SD.2865 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2611  HD.3344 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of David M. Rogers and others relative to expenses associated with college savings program established by the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
S.2664  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Andres X. Vargas, Mary S. Keefe, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote student nutrition, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664)
S.2665  April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and David Allen Robertson for legislation relative to school safety issues; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665).
H.2666  HD.548 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2727  June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Harriette L. Chandler, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Rady Mom, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to ensure students' access to academic transcripts, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2727) ought to pass.
S.2730  SD.2944 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2730) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2744  An Act relative to the Hampshire Council of Governments
S.2745  June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
H.2767  HD.141 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2767) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to designate the Boston Cream Pie Cupcake as the official cupcake of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2830  Senate, July 20, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2730),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2830).
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
S.2892  Senate, August 10, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2872) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser and José F. Tosado for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tamerisa Sanchez, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2892).
S.2927  SD.3084 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2927) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2930  Senate, October 22, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2927) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2930).
S.2934  Senate, October 26, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program (Senate, No. 2930),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2934).
S.2972  An Act providing for the permanent protection and stewardship of the historic Lampson Brook Farm in Belchertown
S.2978  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
S.2979  Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021.
S.2997  Senate, January 4, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2997).
H.3179  HD.1534 By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3464  HD.1617 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3464) of John C. Velis, Bud L. Williams and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of a new Hampden County hall of justice in the city of Springfield. The Judiciary.
H.3756  HD.3279 By Representative Brodeur of Melrose and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3756) of Paul Brodeur, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to career technical education schools and programs. Education.
H.3807  HD.1511 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Higher Education.
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4434  An Act to promote student nutrition
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4599  HD.4355 By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of José F. Tosado and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the use of recreation vehicles in the city of Springfield. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4737  HD.5075 By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4762  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4778  House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4820  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.