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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2997 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser, Jon Santiago, Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5171 By Representative Santiago of Boston and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Eric P. Lesser and others for an investigation by a special commission to conduct a review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery and to make recommendations on how to be better prepared for future crises. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.56  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1325 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.57  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1537 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 57) of Eric P. Lesser, James T. Welch, Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.159  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1007 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (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. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.160  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1009 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Eric P. Lesser, Julian Cyr, Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student loan bill of rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.161  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1010 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Tommy Vitolo, José F. Tosado and others for legislation to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1006 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Adam G. Hinds, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Western Massachusetts remote worker relocation incentive program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1025 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an entrepreneur learner's permit program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1067 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Eric P. Lesser, Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts future of work commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1100 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of Eric P. Lesser, Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and José F. Tosado for legislation to establish a portable benefits for independent workers innovation fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1152 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Eric P. Lesser and José F. Tosado for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Open Data Standard. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1424 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr., José F. Tosado and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.229  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2320 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (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. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.301  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1086 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.302  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1421 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr., José F. Tosado and Mindy Domb for legislation to call for a comprehensive study of vocational education in the Commonwealth. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.303  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1422 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.304  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1538 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Eric P. Lesser, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.305  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1805 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Rodrigues, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure language readiness in deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.608  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1417 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Eric P. Lesser and José F. Tosado for legislation to protect credit unions. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.609  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1700 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 609) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado, Mindy Domb and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide equal access to medication assisted treatment. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.695  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1445 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 695) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch, Bud L. Williams and José F. Tosado for legislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.696  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1481 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 696) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio and José F. Tosado for legislation to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.753  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1386 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 753) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, Cindy F. Friedman, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.754  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1410 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Eric P. Lesser, Julian Cyr, Carole A. Fiola, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require institutions of higher education to provide uniform financial aid information to accepted applicants. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.966  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1471 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado and Michael O. Moore for legislation to clarify municipal authority regarding cash sureties and foreclosures. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1088  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1463 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of Eric P. Lesser, Bud L. Williams and José F. Tosado for legislation to expand the community college training incentive program. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1089  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1641 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to community college tuition. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1156  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1428 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1156) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado, Bud L. Williams, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1194  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1370 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Eric P. Lesser, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Edward J. Kennedy, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the distribution of unrestricted local aid . Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1281  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1364 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1281) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1282  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1458 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and Michael O. Moore for legislation to improve access to family physicians. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1283  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1574 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr., José F. Tosado, Sean Garballey and others for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1553  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1369 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1553) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighter training. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1554  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1506 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado and Michael O. Moore for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1694  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1008 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1695  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1155 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1695) of Eric P. Lesser, Paul R. Feeney, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish a Lifelong Learning and Training Account program. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1696  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1387 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1696) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Michael O. Moore and José F. Tosado for legislation to establishing a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1697  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1413 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1697) of Eric P. Lesser, Edward J. Kennedy, José F. Tosado, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to promote high-tech job growth in gateway cities. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1698  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1420 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1698) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Shawn Dooley, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1699  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1447 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1699) of Eric P. Lesser and José F. Tosado for legislation to promote access to higher education beginning at birth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1700  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1459 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1700) of Eric P. Lesser and José F. Tosado for legislation to ensure the efficacy of corporate tax expenditures. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1871  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1423 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1871) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and José F. Tosado for legislation to establish a commission on electronic notarization. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1872  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1425 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate May 6 as Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1983  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1069 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1983) of Eric P. Lesser, William N. Brownsberger, Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2024  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1394 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado, Mary S. Keefe, Denise Provost and others for legislation to foster artist businesses in Cultural Districts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2106  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1541 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2106) of Eric P. Lesser, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance modern and sustainable solutions for transportation. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2107  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1812 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, James T. Welch, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2167  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1500 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of Eric P. Lesser, José F. Tosado and Todd M. Smola for legislation relative to life insurance for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2168  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1539 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of Eric P. Lesser, Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to aid military servicemembers in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2193  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2298 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2193) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser, Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest more in middle class jobs and less in the relocation of out-of-state corporations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2280  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2480 Senate, June 27, 2019 -- Order (Senators Lesser and Tarr) relative to the question of the conduct of Senator Michael D. Brady
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2468  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2749 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2468) of Eric P. Lesser and Brian M. Ashe (by vote of the town) for legislation to revoke the town of Longmeadow’s acceptance of a certain general law establishing a board of election commissioners. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2784  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2943 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2784) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser and Thomas M. Petrolati for legislation to provide for the permanent protection and stewardship of the historic Lampson Brook Farm in Belchertown. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2872  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2913 By Mr. Lesser, a 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. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3008  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3009 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3634  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3957 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3634) of Brian M. Ashe and Eric P. Lesser (by vote of the town) relative to recall elections in the town of Longmeadow. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4092  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4488 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to uniform partition of heirs property. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4109  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4514 By Representative Tosado of Springfield and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of José F. Tosado, Eric P. Lesser and Joseph F. Wagner for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Christopher Trigilio, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2262 By Mr. Lesser (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sebastian Korth and José F. Tosado for legislation to protect consumers with automobile leases. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.