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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Edward R. Philips Democrat - 8th Norfolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4511 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips relative to banking accessibility. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4979 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips relative to rent withholdings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5485 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Sharon. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.169  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.170 By Representatives Galvin of Canton and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 169) of William C. Galvin and Edward R. Philips relative to education or training activities for purposes of meeting the Department of Transitional Assistance work requirement for applicants seeking certain master’s degrees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.210  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.914 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 210) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to authorize the use of electronic benefit transfer cards for online grocery delivery services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.419  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.936 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to establish an advisory commission (including members of the General Court) on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.552  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.869 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Edward R. Philips and Vanna Howard relative to the emergency administration of glucagon in schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.553  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.887 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 553) of Edward R. Philips relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.554  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.915 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Edward R. Philips relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.555  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.938 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Edward R. Philips and Sally P. Kerans that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to offer two hours of evidence based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training once every other year to certain employees. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.556  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2621 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 556) of Edward R. Philips relative to undesignated glucagon rescue therapies in schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.880  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.935 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.881  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2607 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.882  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3981 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1115  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2617 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to healthcare coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1116  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.891 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Edward R. Philips that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1117  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2615 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Edward R. Philips relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1118  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2619 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1118) of Edward R. Philips and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to motor vehicle repair shops. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1119  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2626 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1119) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to consumer cost protections under the dental medical loss ratio. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1235  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.898 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of Edward R. Philips for legislation relative to maintenance of certification. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1718  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3285 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1719  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.874 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Edward R. Philips relative to criminal offender record information checks. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1720  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.888 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Edward R. Philips relative to penalties for driving on a non-administrative license suspension. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1721  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.890 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1721) of Edward R. Philips relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1935  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3323 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Edward R. Philips relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2007  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2612 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2099  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.933 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2246  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2342 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2249  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.882 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2249) of Edward R. Philips relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2250  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2609 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2250) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest by providing additional safeguards and resources. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2251  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3150 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2251) of Edward R. Philips and others that the Department of Public Health, the Health Policy Commission and the Center for Health Information Analysis study current access to essential health services. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2252  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3301 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2252) of Edward R. Philips relative to promoting best practices in youth athletic coaching. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2386  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.880 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2386) of Edward R. Philips and Vanna Howard relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2387  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2627 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2387) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing child passenger restraint exemptions to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2632  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.871 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2632) of Edward R. Philips that the Massachusetts State Retirement Board provide a certain pension to Mary Coulter-Bennett, the surviving beneficiary of former State Police Detective Lieutenant William Coulter. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2633  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.875 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2633) of Edward R. Philips that the State Retirement Board be authorized to grant creditable service to James Wright, an employee of the town of Sharon. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2634  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.878 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2634) of Edward R. Philips relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2635  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.894 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2635) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to provide certain creditable service for retirement purposes to Robert Iantosca, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2636  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.916 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2636) of Edward R. Philips that the State Board of Retirement provide a certain pension allowance to Cynthia Smith Wilder, the surviving spouse of Kevin Wilder. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2637  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3459 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2637) of Edward R. Philips and Jessica Ann Giannino for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the feasibility of increases to cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2921  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.893 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of Edward R. Philips that cities and towns be authorized to create local rules and procedures allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services in exchange for a reduction in property tax obligations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2922  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2623 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3099  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.870 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3099) of Edward R. Philips and William C. Galvin for legislation to establish a John F. Kennedy day holiday commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3100  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.872 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3100) of Edward R. Philips relative to designating the Charleston Chew as the official candy of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3101  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2646 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3101) of Edward R. Philips and Steven J. D'Addieco for legislation to designate the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3407  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.879 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3407) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3529  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2622 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Edward R. Philips and Bruce J. Ayers relative to the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3899  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4371 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3899) of Edward R. Philips and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to grant local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3905  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4370 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3905) of Edward R. Philips and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to increase the membership of the select board in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4170  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4664 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4170) of Edward R. Philips and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to change the use of a certain parcel of land in said town acquired for outdoor recreational purposes to a use for general municipal purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4856  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5221 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4856) of Edward R. Philips and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) relative to the recall of elected officers in the town of Sharon. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4857  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5222 By Representative Philips of Sharon and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4857) of Edward R. Philips (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1722  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2652 By Representative Philips of Sharon (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1722) of Michael Hyde relative to wiretapping. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.