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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 S.59  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1608 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 59) of Eric P. Lesser and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Open Data Standard. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.94  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1285 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 94) of Brian M. Ashe and Eric P. Lesser (by vote of the town) for legislation to revoke the acceptance of a certain General Law establishing a board of election commissioners in the town of Longmeadow. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.119  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1025 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam G. Hinds and others 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.120  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1630 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Eric P. Lesser, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.150  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1078 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.214  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1603 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.215  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1629 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.251  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2027 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Eric P. Lesser, Jon Santiago and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Coronavirus Recovery Corps. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.252  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2028 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ response to and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.267  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1609 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a portable benefits for independent workers innovation fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.268  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2190 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Eric P. Lesser and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide startup capital for minority entrepreneurs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.269  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2365 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Eric P. Lesser, Adam J. Scanlon, Anne M. Gobi and Susan L. Moran for legislation to establish sports wagering in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.270  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2387 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 270) of Eric P. Lesser, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and economic justice. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1073 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1303 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the capacity of career technical schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.349  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1604 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Eric P. Lesser, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam J. Scanlon, Joan B. Lovely 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.350  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1612 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.351  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1632 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.357  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.925 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) 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.690  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1135 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.691  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1525 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 691) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, John Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.692  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1605 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 692) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.693  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1606 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 693) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.694  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1969 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 694) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ensure access to epinephrine for minors. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.785  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1601 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Eric P. Lesser 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.786  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1968 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Eric P. Lesser, Smitty Pignatelli and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.842  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1292 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.843  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1295 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 843) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe and Rebecca L. Rausch 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.894  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1640 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Eric P. Lesser, James B. Eldridge, Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of credit reporting in housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1067  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1597 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1067) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Kelly W. Pease and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission on electronic notarization. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1179  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2373 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Smitty Pignatelli, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to the practice of acupuncture and providing for insurance benefits for certain acupuncture treatment. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1220  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1026 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1221  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1077 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to expand the community college training incentive program. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1301  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1598 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Eric P. Lesser 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.1344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1293 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of Eric P. Lesser, Kelly W. Pease, Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform the distribution of unrestricted local aid. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1454  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.300 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline COVID-19 vaccination sign-up in Massachusetts. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1455  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1069 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Eric P. Lesser, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1456  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1079 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to define clinical social work practice. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1457  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1602 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to improve access to family physicians. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1458  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1610 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Eric P. Lesser and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1559  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.924 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and Brian M. Ashe relative to uniform partition of heirs property. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1741  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.814 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Eric P. Lesser and Maria Duaime Robinson for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1742  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1070 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Eric P. Lesser and Orlando Ramos for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Victoria Kibbie, an employee of the Department of Development Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1743  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1076 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of Eric P. Lesser, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam J. Scanlon and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to firefighter training. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1897  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.172 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1898  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.813 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to provide permanency to the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority's College Savings Tax Deduction program. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1899  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.815 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1899) of Eric P. Lesser, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1900  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1294 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a tax credit for employment of national guard members. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1901  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1296 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to promote access to higher education beginning at birth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1902  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1297 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to authorize voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1903  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1298 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Eric P. Lesser and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1904  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1599 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to ensure the efficacy of corporate tax expenditures. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1905  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1970 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Eric P. Lesser and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to extend the historic rehabilitation tax credit program. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1906  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1977 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1906) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a Lifelong Learning and Training Account program. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1917  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2958 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Joseph F. Wagner, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to the taking or transmitting of images of crime victims by first responders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2074  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1074 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2074) of Eric P. Lesser and James B. Eldridge for legislation to designate May 6 as Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2075  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1953 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Eric P. Lesser, Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to give all regions of the Commonwealth a seat at the table. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2196  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1611 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2196) of Eric P. Lesser and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2197  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2381 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Eric P. Lesser, Adam Gomez, Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent biomass energy to protect the air we breathe. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2247  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1075 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2247) of Eric P. Lesser and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to foster artist businesses in Cultural Districts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2301  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2633 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2301) of Denise C. Garlick and Eric P. Lesser relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2221 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2346  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2357 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2346) of Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote a fair and informative RMV. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2407  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1600 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2407) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to aid military servicemembers in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2478  Senate, June 17, 2021 -- Joint Resolutions (filed by Senator Lessor and Representative Parisella) designating August 14th and 15th as the sales tax holiday
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2934  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3193 Senate, June 13, 2022 -- Resolutions (filed by Senator Lessor) designating August 13th and 14th as the sales tax holiday
Link to Bill Detail page for S.3008  Senate, July 14, 2022 -- Text of amendment number (39) relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives offered by Mr. Lesser to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2989)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.3046  Promoting inclusive entrepreneurship and economic justice
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4860  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5150 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4860) of Joseph F. Wagner and Eric P. Lesser (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to voting precincts in the city of Chicopee. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1094 By Mr. Lesser (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2344) of Sebastian Korth for legislation relative to motor vehicle leasing parity. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.