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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.4266 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to sale of devices that increase the rate of discharge of certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| HD.4603 | By Ms. Matias of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Juana B. Matias and others relative to communications and interactions of law enforcement agencies with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| S.48 | SD.1800 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the appropriate treatment of young children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.85 | HD.1262 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 85) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the well being and care of children and aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.101 | HD.655 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.114 | HD.968 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Denise Provost and others relative to services for homeless individuals and families receiving assistance under the program of emergency aid to elders, disabled and children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.115 | HD.969 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 115) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.138 | HD.454 | By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.183 | HD.1319 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.232 | SD.155 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joseph A. Boncore, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language opportunity for our kids. Education. | |
| H.262 | HD.1296 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require that physical education be taught as a required subject in all grades for all students in public schools or Commonwealth charter schools. Education. | |
| H.265 | HD.78 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| H.285 | HD.924 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through biliteracy education. Education. | |
| H.308 | HD.569 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 308) of Denise Provost and others relative to the enrollment of students in charter schools. Education. | |
| S.308 | SD.1486 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education. | |
| H.314 | HD.1383 | By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen E. Spilka and others relative to the teaching of genocide education in the public schools. Education. | |
| H.342 | HD.1317 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for senior citizens. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.365 | SD.98 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Michael J. Barrett, Denise Provost, Chris Walsh, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore financial transparency in presidential elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.368 | HD.1052 | By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws. | |
| H.418 | HD.295 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.419 | HD.758 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.430 | HD.1313 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 430) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the implementation of strategies for reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.439 | HD.408 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.440 | HD.1136 | By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 440) of Robert M. Koczera and others for legislation to establish the green banks fund within the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.443 | HD.1370 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.449 | HD.1643 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize a farmers market healthy alternative incentive program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.472 | SD.1336 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.475 | SD.1344 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Michael D. Brady, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.477 | SD.1346 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael J. Barrett, Jose F. Tosado, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.482 | HD.1952 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.485 | HD.1966 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.488 | HD.2011 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.529 | HD.2060 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.536 | HD.450 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing contraceptive insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.550 | HD.935 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services. | |
| H.578 | HD.1056 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services. Financial Services. | |
| H.592 | HD.2023 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.615 | HD.1322 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.622 | HD.586 | By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.634 | HD.456 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| H.639 | HD.1922 | By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.659 | HD.1245 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide emergency housing assistance to certain eligible families experiencing homelessness. Housing. | |
| H.695 | HD.1113 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing. | |
| S.716 | SD.947 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. McGee, John J. Lawn, Jr., Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Housing. | |
| H.721 | HD.2065 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 721) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary. | |
| H.741 | HD.1794 | By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 741) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.791 | SD.1128 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.834 | SD.884 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary. | |
| H.872 | HD.1559 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The Judiciary. | |
| H.873 | HD.1156 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary. | |
| H.893 | HD.1618 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.904 | HD.1458 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary. | |
| H.978 | HD.177 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the jurisdiction of the courts within the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1012 | HD.1403 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to further regulate the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1013 | SD.768 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Diana DiZoglio, Frank I. Smizik, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1033 | HD.2053 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1038 | HD.955 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1115 | HD.987 | By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Jose F. Tosado and others relative to using municipal actions to minimize foreclosures and resulting vacancies. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1118 | HD.1025 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1118) of Aaron Vega and others relative to zoning appeals of proposed solar energy system installations on brownfields. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1194 | HD.950 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| H.1200 | HD.1425 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Paul McMurtry and others that continuing education necessary for the renewal of a physician’s certificate of registration include courses on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments. Public Health. | |
| H.1217 | HD.587 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of electronic devices used to deliver liquid nicotine vapor to minors. Public Health. | |
| H.1243 | HD.1394 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to further regulating child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1245 | HD.1258 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1305 | SD.1596 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of James B. Eldridge, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis 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. | |
| H.1317 | HD.381 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1408 | SD.1922 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank I. Smizik, Michael D. Brady, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement options for retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.1426 | HD.213 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
| H.1442 | HD.1473 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the right to strike of public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.1459 | HD.1886 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| S.1481 | SD.875 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of James E. Timilty, Aaron Vega, Jack Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| H.1501 | HD.1382 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to closing off-shore tax haven loopholes. Revenue. | |
| H.1558 | HD.417 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the collection and administration of all taxes imposed on remote sellers. Revenue. | |
| H.1617 | HD.776 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue. | |
| H.1640 | HD.174 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
| H.1647 | HD.406 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1647) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to establishing a joint legislative budget office within the General Court. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| H.1685 | HD.779 | By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1704 | HD.1571 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1704) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to permit enhanced public access to public Internet deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1725 | HD.1497 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1726 | HD.1504 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the establishment of certain funds for the promotion of green infrastructure, so-called, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1739 | HD.1455 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the environmental impact documents required to apply for a permit to construct an electric generating facility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1745 | HD.74 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to participation of customers in community empowerment contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1750 | HD.1674 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1750) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to allow equal access to solar net metering projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1021 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Michael J. Barrett, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1829 | HD.1664 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1829) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to autonomous vehicle access to the public ways. Transportation. | |
| S.1839 | SD.860 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1842 | HD.1377 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1842) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to license plate tracking. Transportation. | |
| S.1843 | SD.425 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1843) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Marjorie C. Decker, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to further promote energy efficiency and green jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1847 | SD.1727 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1847) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the department of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1848 | SD.1892 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1848) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to low income solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1880 | SD.2049 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create 21st Century Massachusetts Clean Energy Jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1882 | HD.868 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to prohibit the use of a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle on any public way. Transportation. | |
| S.1915 | SD.2000 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of James B. Eldridge, Jonathan Hecht, Frank I. Smizik, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicles . Transportation. | |
| H.1916 | HD.1845 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation. | |
| H.1926 | HD.1991 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2016 | HD.2189 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2016) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to promote and enhance civic engagement for public school students. Education. | |
| H.2053 | HD.2653 | By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of James J. O'Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual education programs in certain public schools. Education. | |
| S.2062 | SD.2165 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2062) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia S. Creem, James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to internet service providers. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.2072 | HD.2510 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2074 | HD.2807 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2077 | HD.2295 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2091 | HD.2500 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.2108 | HD.2334 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2113 | HD.2382 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) 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. | |
| H.2115 | HD.2398 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2117 | HD.2411 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the establishment of a water infrastructure improvement fund to provide assistance to cities and towns for clean water and economic development. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2122 | HD.2519 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2122) of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the effects of ocean acidification on the Commonwealth's fishing industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2172 | HD.2573 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to establishing a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Financial Services. | |
| S.2174 | SD.2332 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2174) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eileen M. Donoghue, RoseLee Vincent, Michael F. Rush, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court that provision be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2181 | HD.2607 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to substance use disorder diversion and treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.2210 | HD.2927 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.2228 | HD.2849 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Board of Higher Education to enter into state reciprocity agreements. Higher Education. | |
| H.2248 | HD.2337 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to protect certain inmates from unnecessary placement in solitary confinement. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2274 | HD.2851 | By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2308 | HD.2714 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2309 | HD.2132 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Kay Khan and others relative to the sealing and court record expunging of juvenile records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2316 | HD.2550 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2316) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to criminal forfeiture. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2332 | HD.2870 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2333 | HD.2873 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2365 | HD.2719 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2389 | HD.2341 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2389) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to placing oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2401 | HD.2601 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish the center of excellence in community policing and behavioral health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2403 | HD.2611 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2420 | HD.2587 | By Representatives Kulik of Worthington and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Stephen Kulik, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish an annual program of education, self-evaluation and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals and to promote affordable community housing. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2451 | HD.2879 | By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2451) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to practitioners licensed to practice medicine or advanced practice nursing and improving access to value based nurse practitioner care. Public Health. | |
| H.2474 | HD.2156 | By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of William Smitty Pignatelli, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health. | |
| H.2480 | HD.2638 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
| H.2494 | HD.2346 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2615 | HD.2225 | By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2687 | HD.2177 | By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2687) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to authorizing resiliency measures under commercial property assessed clean energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2689 | HD.2108 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2689) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the locating of generation facilities within one mile of certain public areas and areas of critical environmental concern. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2698 | HD.2527 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2700 | HD.2103 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Kay Khan and others relative to compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2704 | HD.2583 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2704) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a residential sustainable energy program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2796 | HD.3564 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2819 | HD.3069 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of Kay Khan, Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2825 | HD.3480 | By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2842 | HD.3156 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the minimum about of school aid available to municipalities. Education. | |
| H.2864 | HD.3668 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education. | |
| H.2866 | HD.3503 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2866) of James J. O'Day and others relative to development of special education services for children. Education. | |
| H.2877 | HD.3006 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a curriculum relative to the safe use of streets and premises open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Education. | |
| H.2889 | HD.3573 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to licensing home care and home health services. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2897 | HD.900 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2897) of Mike Connolly and others relative to ranking candidates for office in order of preference in local elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.2913 | HD.3117 | By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2913) of Michelle M. DuBois, RoseLee Vincent and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins and access to environmental benefits. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2915 | HD.3453 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2918 | HD.3464 | By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to penalties and enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2938 | HD.3144 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural resolve and security fund to promote and foster agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2941 | HD.3177 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to loans for failed septic systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2942 | HD.3183 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others that coastal estuary or embayment watersheds impaired due to nitrogen pollution be deemed to be nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2946 | HD.3271 | By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2946) of RoseLee Vincent and others relative to the maintenance and operation of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2960 | HD.3059 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services. | |
| H.2987 | HD.3249 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing Medicare for all in the Commonwealth by the creation of a single payer health care system. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.2988 | HD.3066 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2988) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.3021 | HD.3466 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3021) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3034 | HD.3417 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3034) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3071 | HD.3460 | By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3071) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to segregation of prisoners and inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3081 | HD.2649 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to extreme risk protective orders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3140 | HD.3287 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to payroll deductions for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3150 | HD.3086 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3150) of Kay Khan and others relative to wages for certain human service providers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3153 | HD.3483 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3153) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to further regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3158 | HD.3060 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3241 | HD.3036 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3241) of Kate Hogan and others relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health. | |
| H.3257 | HD.3570 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize municipal police training committee and the creation of crisis intervention team programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3269 | HD.3052 | By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Juana Matias, James B. Eldridge and others relative to prohibiting the use of public funds and resources for immigration enforcement purposes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3279 | HD.3112 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Nick Collins and others relative to cancer related disability or death retirement benefits for survivors of certain fire fighters. Public Service. | |
| H.3281 | HD.3605 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
| H.3338 | HD.3673 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3338) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the assessed value of real estate in agricultural or horticultural use. Revenue. | |
| H.3348 | HD.3122 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to provide a tax deduction for charitable donations of food by farmers. Revenue. | |
| H.3363 | HD.3157 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3363) of Mike Connolly and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance be authorized to provide a summary which reports the total amount of income tax paid to the federal government for the prior year. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3390 | HD.3427 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3390) of Mike Connolly and others relative to promoting solar-ready construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3395 | HD.3357 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3395) of Sean Garballey, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of renewable energy in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3398 | HD.3376 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3398) of Peter V. Kocot and others that the Renewable Energy Trust Fund be authorized to award grants for the development of farm-based renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3400 | HD.3204 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3417 | HD.964 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3417) of Michael S. Day and others relative to limiting autonomous driving capabilities to zero emission and electric vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3503 | HD.3002 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3503) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require gas stations to provide air compressors for free public use and establishing a hotline at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for consumers to report non-compliance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3507 | HD.2069 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the cultivation of industrial hemp. Marijuana Policy. | |
| H.3528 | HD.3278 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3528) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3676 | HD.1462 | By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3676) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish a trust fund to protect citizens of the Commonwealth and municipalities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Financial Services. | |
| H.3713 | HD.3966 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a healthy soils program within the Department of Agricultural Resources to promote the use of regenerative agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3887 | HD.4114 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Rushing of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser, Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to renaming the Yawkey commuter rail station. Transportation. | |
| H.4096 | HD.4413 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to a fifty mile radius. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4222 | HD.4491 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4223 | HD.4492 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Mike Connolly and others relative to the use of state resources to assist investigations or prosecutions, under federal law, of individuals for activities relative to the use and distribution of marijuana and medical marijuana. Marijuana Policy. | |
| H.4402 | HD.4656 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service. | |
| H.4422 | HD.4722 | By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the responsibilities of school districts regarding school lunches. Education. | |
| H.4472 | HD.4641 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to prohibit police officers from engaging in sexual relations while on duty. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2588 | HD.2914 | By Mr. Donato of Medford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2588) of Steven Keleti and others relative to tax treatment of housing expenses. Revenue. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.