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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.4343 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to further regulate the use of electronic benefit transfer cards and establish penalties for certain prohibited transactions. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.4350 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to establish the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway division of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4504 | By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to death benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | ||
| S.37 | SD.739 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Marc Lombardo, George Ross, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educational stability for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.52 | HD.964 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 52) of Sean Garballey and others providing access to hearing aids for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.55 | HD.804 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 55) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to public disclosure of quality indicators for the developmentally disabled. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.56 | HD.810 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 56) of Kay Khan and others relative to hearings in the department of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.57 | HD.826 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 57) of Kay Khan and others relative to the disclosure of certain information by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.58 | HD.901 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 58) of Kay Khan, Karen E. Spilka and George T. Ross relative to access for the office of the child advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.59 | HD.902 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 59) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross expanding the office of the child advocate advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.60 | HD.908 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 60) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to definitions in the office of the child advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.61 | HD.910 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 61) of Kay Khan, William N. Brownsberger and George T. ross relative to requiring child and parent involvement in permanency and placement planning. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.62 | HD.925 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 62) of Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge and George Ross relative to the authority of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.63 | HD.927 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 63) of Kay Khan and others ensuring access to basic health care for children and young adults. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.64 | HD.928 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 64) of Kay Khan and others improving the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.65 | HD.932 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 65) of Kay Khan, Patricia D. Jehlen and George T. Ross relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.66 | HD.937 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to protecting and improving the Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.72 | HD.434 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 72) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.73 | HD.450 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 73) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and George T. Ross relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Office of Child Care Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.78 | HD.352 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the definition of mandated reports. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.98 | SD.1155 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Lewis, Levy, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure]. | |
| H.113 | HD.431 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, George T. Ross and Steven L. Levy for legislation to prohibit businesses from misrepresenting the geographic location of such businesses in local telephone directories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.114 | HD.437 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 114) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to providing consumers with protections from vendors providing retail sales or services in spaces other than fixed building sites. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.130 | SD.1072 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.153 | SD.1804 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Wolf, Timilty, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies]. | |
| H.154 | HD.447 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 154) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education. | |
| H.155 | HD.455 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to require parental consent on sex education in public schools. Education. | |
| H.156 | HD.285 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to request the assistance of sheriffs’ departments in truancy enforcement programs. Education. | |
| H.159 | HD.423 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Tolman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Tom Sannicandro, Mark J. Cusack, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Steven A. Tolman and others for legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living. Education. | |
| H.160 | HD.133 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Education. | |
| H.185 | HD.440 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 185) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to establishing multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.214 | HD.982 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Alice K. Wolf and others directing the Secretary of the Commonwealth to promulgate regulations for the implementation of an "instant runoff voting" method of preference for candidates for Representative to the United States Congress. Election Laws. | |
| H.228 | HD.526 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to regulating the use of dangerous pesticides in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.229 | HD.604 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to reduce solid waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.249 | HD.443 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to mosquito control and aerial spraying in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.252 | SD.175 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of James E. Timilty, Christine E. Canavan and George T. Ross for legislation to teach American Sign language. Education. | |
| H.257 | HD.987 | By Mr. Smola of Palmer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 257) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to illegal bear hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.286 | SD.1062 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.304 | SD.1530 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending . Election Laws. | |
| S.305 | SD.1531 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of James B. Eldridge, Cory Atkins, Kay Khan, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending. Election Laws. | |
| S.306 | SD.1802 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize our voter registration system. Election Laws. | |
| S.315 | SD.1089 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.316 | SD.1147 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Richard Bastien, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to recieve a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| H.319 | HD.171 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of John W. Scibak and others relative to requiring fluoride varnish service coverage in all health insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.321 | HD.175 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.323 | HD.249 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| H.324 | HD.780 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 324) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to provide hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss. Financial Services. | |
| H.325 | HD.781 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 325) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services. | |
| H.335 | HD.930 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross providing for supportive living services for brain-injured individuals. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.344 | HD.178 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to include dental benefits in Commonwealth Care plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.347 | HD.903 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 347) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to dementia patients in longterm care facilities Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. | |
| H.373 | HD.714 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to enhance public safety and security in certain public housing developments. Housing. | |
| H.434 | HD.311 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the punishment of habitual offenders convicted in the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.450 | HD.923 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Kay Khan and others relative to youthful offenders and criminal offender record information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.451 | HD.943 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Kay Khan and others relative to sibling visitation and court department placements. The Judiciary. | |
| H.458 | HD.83 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary. | |
| H.465 | HD.692 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to liability in tort actions against emergency medical treatment administered in compliance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. The Judiciary. | |
| S.470 | SD.318 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of James E. Timilty and George T. Ross for legislation relative to the protection of innocent insured . Financial Services. | |
| H.477 | HD.962 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of William Smitty Pignatelli, George T. Ross and Gailanne M. Cariddi providing for drug and alcohol free school zones and penalties. The Judiciary. | |
| H.478 | HD.436 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to provide that interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies. The Judiciary. | |
| H.479 | HD.438 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 479) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to provide visitation rights for great grandparents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.480 | HD.441 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary. | |
| H.481 | HD.453 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 481) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary. | |
| H.482 | HD.491 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.483 | HD.657 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary. | |
| H.484 | HD.792 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 484) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit abortions solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.485 | HD.120 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the penalty for negligent operation of a motor vehicle resulting in the death of another person. The Judiciary. | |
| H.497 | HD.179 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of John W. Scibak, George T. Ross and Christine E. Canavan relative to the penalty for possession of controlled substances near or on school property. The Judiciary. | |
| H.515 | HD.894 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
| S.549 | SD.1082 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Randy Hunt, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.575 | SD.1120 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, James J. Dwyer, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow veterans to pay in-state tuition and fees at state or community colleges. Higher Education. | |
| H.594 | HD.524 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Jay R. Kaufman and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to promulgate regulations governing the administration of medication to children in schools. Public Health. | |
| S.604 | SD.728 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of Ross, Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to 40B project definitions [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| H.607 | HD.429 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, George T. Ross and Shaunna O'Connell relative to preserving dates of birth from city and town records. Public Health. | |
| H.608 | HD.432 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 608) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the sterilization of surgery rooms and intensive care units. Public Health. | |
| H.609 | HD.439 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 609) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and George T. Ross relative to access to birth records of certain persons born out of wedlock. Public Health. | |
| H.610 | HD.442 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the definition of "employee" under the law regulating contributions of employers for health insurance. Public Health. | |
| H.611 | HD.444 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 611) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and George T. Ross relative to the use of human skin cells in certain scientific research. Public Health. | |
| S.618 | SD.1080 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Hedlund, Ross and Ross for legislation relative to low and moderate income housing [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| H.622 | HD.186 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of John W. Scibak, George T. Ross and Michael R. Knapik relative to the use of latex gloves or utensils by food handlers. Public Health. | |
| H.654 | HD.428 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 654) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and George T. Ross for legislation to protect persons directing traffic. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.655 | HD.119 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and George T. Ross for legislation to require the installation of alarms for swimming pools. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.661 | SD.330 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Stephen M. Brewer, Shaunna O'Connell, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cleon H. Turner and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the common defense. The Judiciary. | |
| H.710 | HD.554 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 710) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others that certain certified school nurses be included in the definition of "teacher" under the public employees retirement law. Public Service. | |
| H.720 | HD.452 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and George T. Ross relative to the retirement benefits of certain elected officials. Public Service. | |
| S.767 | SD.1149 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of James B. Eldridge, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Jennifer E. Benson, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.768 | SD.1170 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Susan C. Fargo, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.773 | SD.1535 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Spilka, O'Day, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expungement of criminal records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary]. | |
| H.777 | HD.705 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Thomas M. Menino and others relative to the taxation of public land used for commercial purposes. Revenue. | |
| S.782 | SD.1713 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Todd M. Smola, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal firearms and trafficking division of the state police. The Judiciary. | |
| S.786 | SD.335 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas J. Calter, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent farm animal cruelty. The Judiciary. | |
| H.788 | HD.988 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 788) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others exempting agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Revenue. | |
| H.789 | HD.433 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 789) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to real estate tax exemptions to recipients of the Air Force Cross or Presidential Unit Citation. Revenue. | |
| H.790 | HD.446 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.791 | HD.451 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 791) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the refunding of sales taxes on certain purchases. Revenue. | |
| H.792 | HD.456 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 792) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to taxes generated by charitable raffles and bazaars. Revenue. | |
| S.832 | SD.1676 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Richard T. Moore, Viriato Manuel deMacedo, Michael O. Moore, Demetrius J. Atsalis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to deceptive weapons. The Judiciary. | |
| S.846 | SD.1051 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Richard J. Ross, Robert M. Koczera, George T. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation relative to employee records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.847 | SD.1058 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Cory Atkins, Carlo Basile and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.848 | SD.1060 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Richard J. Ross and George T. Ross for legislation relative to the committee for public counsel services. The Judiciary. | |
| S.849 | SD.1070 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 849) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross and Todd M. Smola for legislation to provide protection against sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.850 | SD.1083 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Todd M. Smola and others for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.891 | HD.951 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi and others providing for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.894 | SD.181 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr, Christine E. Canavan and George T. Ross for legislation relative to murder committed by youthful offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.897 | SD.556 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect off duty firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The Judiciary. | |
| S.899 | SD.1163 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of James E. Timilty, Marc R. Pacheco, Michael J. Rodrigues, Mark C. Montigny and others for legislation relative to improving the bail review and rendition process. The Judiciary. | |
| S.919 | SD.680 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Richard T. Moore, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.933 | HD.938 | By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00933) of Cleon H. Turner and others requiring the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue "Baby Boomer Generation" registration plates. Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.934 | HD.986 | By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00934) of James Eldridge and others incorporating first aid training under the education program for drivers of motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.935 | HD.430 | By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00935) of George Ross and others for legislation to prohibit the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle within school zones.. Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.936 | HD.454 | By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00936) of George Ross and others for legislation to require the illumination of motor vehicle headlights whenever windshield wipers are in operation.. Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.937 | HD.122 | By Mr. Puppolo, Jr. of Springfield, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00937) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the issuance of motor vehicle registration plates to recipients of the Bronze Star. Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.967 | HD.648 | By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 967) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for the adoption of Resolutions by the House of Representatives in support of the national observation of two minutes of silence on Veterans Day of each year to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Services. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.980 | HD.1217 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Kay Khan and others for legislation relative to reckless endangerment of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.981 | HD.1273 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Kay Khan and others relative to child placement enforcement by the Department of Early Education and Care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.983 | HD.1919 | By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Sannicandro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of James J. O'Day, Tom Sannicandro and others relative to eligibility and appropriations for programs for persons with disabilities, including the "Turning 22" program, so-called. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.984 | HD.1013 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to promote responsibility, cost effectiveness and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.987 | HD.1879 | By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to clear and conspicuous price disclosure. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.1063 | HD.1822 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of James J. O'Day and others relative to age appropriate sexual health education. Education. | |
| H.1064 | HD.1306 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to provide for the subject of genocide to be included in the curriculum of the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.1106 | HD.1038 | By Representatives Ms. Fox of Boston and Ms. Benson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.1112 | HD.1695 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1112) of Shaunna O'Connell and others that candidates for public office be authorized to appoint poll watchers to observe the sealing of ballots. Election Laws. | |
| H.1113 | HD.1934 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1113) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to photo identification for voters casting provisional ballots. Election Laws. | |
| H.1115 | HD.1291 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws. | |
| H.1120 | HD.1583 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State. Election Laws. | |
| H.1135 | HD.1152 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the use of crossbows for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.1150 | HD.1719 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1150) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the the use of dogs to hunt waterfowl during the open season on migratory waterfowl. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1162 | SD.1118 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Richard J. Ross, George Ross, James J. Dwyer and Todd M. Smola for legislation relative to medical malpractice [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1291 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1175 | SD.510 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of James E. Timilty, Martin J. Walsh, James J. Dwyer, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate tanning facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1183 | HD.1873 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1183) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to provide mortgage consolidation and relief. Financial Services. | |
| S.1186 | SD.295 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of Stephen M. Brewer, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cleon H. Turner, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an unloaded rifle or shotgun. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1189 | SD.298 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Frost, Hill, Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the lawful sale of ammunition [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1191 | SD.364 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Puppolo, Frost, Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certain ammunition [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| H.1191 | HD.1592 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Kay Khan and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services. | |
| H.1212 | HD.1039 | By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1212) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to establish an advisory commission on motor vehicle body repair labor rates for the purpose of implementing insurance reforms. Financial Services. | |
| H.1217 | HD.1232 | By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to certified occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of autism. Financial Services. | |
| S.1223 | SD.1628 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Winslow, Timilty, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1226 | SD.1135 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of Richard J. Ross, George Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Daniel Winslow and others for legislation to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1232 | SD.140 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1232) of James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr and George Ross for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to school safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1233 | SD.147 | By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Ross, Flanagan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1239 | SD.314 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1239) of James E. Timilty and George T. Ross for legislation relative to hazardous materials response. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1244 | SD.324 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of James E. Timilty and George T. Ross for legislation to establish the Fire Prevention Regulations Appeals Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1256 | SD.1131 | An Act relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts | |
| H.1287 | HD.1590 | By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1295 | HD.1981 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the use of insanity as criminal defense. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1328 | HD.1270 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Kay Khan and others relative to advertising for the placement of children under 16 years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1333 | HD.1314 | By Representatives Kuros of Uxbridge and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1333) of Kevin J. Kuros, Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1351 | HD.1964 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1365 | SD.1059 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Winslow, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public employees serving in the armed forces of the United States [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| H.1374 | HD.1092 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1374) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to requiring the video or digital recording of statements made by all parties participating in the booking process of persons arrested by state police officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1387 | SD.169 | By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of Ross, Canavan, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the contraction of MRSA by public safety personnel [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| H.1388 | HD.1325 | By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of Donald H. Wong and others relative to increasing the penalty for previously convicted felons subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1389 | HD.1329 | By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1389) of Donald H. Wong and others relative to the penalty imposed by the courts in the Commonwealth for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1390 | HD.1332 | By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1390) of Donald H. Wong and others relative to increasing the penalty for persons convicted of certain sexual crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1390 | SD.183 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| H.1427 | HD.1723 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to substance abuse benefits and services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1442 | SD.66 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to tax telephone and telegraph corporation machinery. Revenue. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1694 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Revenue. | |
| H.1497 | HD.1189 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to regulate the license, transfer, use, or sale of prescriber-identifiable data only for commercial purposes by pharmacies. Public Health. | |
| S.1505 | SD.1790 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patricia A. Haddad, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage a better business climate and job creation in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1512 | SD.1103 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1512) of Richard J. Ross, Theodore C. Speliotis, George T. Ross and James J. Dwyer for legislation to reduce the property taxes of certain elderly personsns. Revenue. | |
| S.1514 | SD.1868 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1514) of Richard J. Ross, Marc T. Lombardo, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales tax on personnel protective equipment. Revenue. | |
| H.1529 | HD.1562 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
| S.1550 | SD.345 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies. Revenue. | |
| S.1556 | SD.1384 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1556) of Eldridge, Ross and Brownsberger for legislation to prevent undue influence on state hiring decisions [Joint Committee on Rules]. | |
| H.1566 | HD.1711 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1566) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1567 | HD.1716 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the right to carry firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1568 | HD.1721 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1568) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1573 | SD.825 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Richard T. Moore, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to flying flags at half-staff upon the death of a police officer or firefighter. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1574 | SD.1157 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of James B. Eldridge, George T. Ross, William N. Brownsberger and Cory Atkins for legislation relative to fundraising receptions during budget deliberations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1576 | HD.1896 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Benjamin Swan, Gloria L. Fox and George T. Ross for legislation to prohibit the use of inappropriate language by public safety officers in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1654 | SD.29 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Katherine M. Clark, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1655 | SD.1587 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas M. Stanley, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require electrical service restoration in the event of a disruption. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1683 | HD.1868 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1683) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to income tax return options. Revenue. | |
| H.1710 | HD.1485 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1710) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to tax credits for fuel efficient vehicles. Revenue. | |
| S.1726 | SD.672 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Stephen M. Brewer, David M. Torrisi, George N. Peterson, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| S.1728 | SD.1771 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Stephen M. Brewer, Steven S. Howitt, Christine E. Canavan, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| H.1744 | HD.1939 | By Mr. Marc Lombardo of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01744) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to the protection of parents and children. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1745 | HD.1946 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to sex offender information online. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1748 | SD.1687 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Joyce A. Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcyle sound emissions. Transportation. | |
| S.1749 | SD.1699 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Todd M. Smola, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the motorcycle helmet law. Transportation. | |
| S.1761 | SD.1545 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Thomas M. McGee, Marc T. Lombardo, Christine E. Canavan, Geoff Diehl and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote and and advance motorcycle safety. Transportation. | |
| H.1785 | HD.1848 | By Mr. Canessa of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of Stephen R. Canessa and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be directed to issue distinctive license plates for combat veterans. Transportation. | |
| S.1797 | SD.681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Bruce E. Tarr, Marc T. Lombardo, Robert L. Hedlund, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| S.1802 | SD.170 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1802) of James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr and George T. Ross for legislation relative to the expansion of charitable license plates. Transportation. | |
| H.1820 | HD.1208 | By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1820) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to protect graves of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1832 | SD.1076 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, James J. Dwyer, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1833 | SD.1108 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation relative to unlawful discrimination. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1835 | SD.528 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of James E. Timilty, Thomas P. Kennedy, Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exempting active military personnel from certain licensing renewal requirements. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.1869 | HD.2303 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1869) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to price marking of food and grocery items. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.1885 | HD.2246 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1885) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to consumer identity verification prior to the issuance of credit cards. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1886 | HD.2248 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1886) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize organizations to employ certain persons to conduct raffles and bazaars. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1887 | HD.2356 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1887) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to reporting requirements for raffles and bazaars. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1889 | HD.2899 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Louis L. Kafka, George T. Ross and Christine E. Canavan for legislation to provide for the regulation and licensing of denturists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1936 | HD.2421 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1936) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to background checks for teacher licensure applicants . Education. | |
| H.1975 | HD.2425 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others establishing an independent redistricting commission and criteria for redistricting for Congressional districts. Election Laws. | |
| H.1976 | HD.2428 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1976) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to overseas absentee voting. Election Laws. | |
| H.2004 | HD.2889 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to further regulate the practice of psychotherapy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2012 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2016 | SD.2037 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2016) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia S. Creem, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for certain real estate appraisers and trainees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.2027 | SD.2073 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| H.2059 | HD.2197 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2059) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to provide for reductions in motor vehicle insurance charges for certain public transit users. Financial Services. | |
| S.2061 | SD.2109 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2064 | HD.2708 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to in-patient care for mastectomies. Financial Services. | |
| H.2065 | HD.2754 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance policies requirements to provide coverage for the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates. Financial Services. | |
| H.2066 | HD.2849 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| H.2067 | HD.2870 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the cancellation of certain health insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.2088 | HD.2126 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to nonresident health insurance exclusion. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.2103 | HD.2437 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to tuition waivers for veterans. Higher Education. | |
| H.2122 | HD.2099 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities. Housing. | |
| H.2123 | HD.2111 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing. | |
| H.2124 | HD.2116 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2124) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords. Housing. | |
| S.2124 | SD.2160 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2125 | HD.2119 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing. Housing. | |
| H.2170 | HD.2954 | By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2170) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2191 | HD.2188 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2191) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to driving under the influence. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2192 | HD.2193 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2192) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that persons charged with the commission of felonies be rquired to submit DNA samples. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2194 | HD.2202 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2194) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to medical malpractice claims. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2195 | HD.2204 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others for legislation to establish penalties for illegal residents providing fraudulent information to obtain public assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2196 | HD.2211 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2197 | HD.2214 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole eligibility. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2198 | HD.2217 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2198) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for sexual offenses against certain minors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2198 | SD.2186 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2198) of Richard T. Moore, Benjamin B. Downing, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2199 | HD.2219 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2199) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2200 | HD.2221 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2200) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to making votes of the Parole Board public. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2201 | HD.2224 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2201) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2203 | HD.2229 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2204 | HD.2237 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to sentencing of persistent violent offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2205 | HD.2239 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2206 | HD.2242 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2208 | HD.2245 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2208) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to mandatory post-release supervision. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2209 | HD.2262 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the enticement of children online. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2210 | HD.2280 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to protecting children from domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2211 | HD.2283 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to level 2 sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2212 | HD.2285 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the alleviation of costs incurred while housing prisoners in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2213 | HD.2317 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2213) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to repeat offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2214 | HD.2328 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2214) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to protecting victims and children from sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2216 | HD.2346 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2216) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2217 | HD.2352 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the classification of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2220 | HD.2701 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to eligibility for parole for persons trafficking in methamphetamines. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2221 | HD.2714 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to certain providers of health care services being exempt from jury duty. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2223 | HD.2743 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the use of telephones by persons in detention facilities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2235 | HD.2971 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to the reinstatement of parental rights when a court determines that adoption is no longer the permanency plan. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2236 | HD.2985 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Kay Khan, Chris Walsh and George T. Ross relative to court orders regarding visits and other contact between certain siblings and half-siblings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2238 | HD.2259 | By Messrs. Linsky of Natick and Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2238) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to enhance safety and security in courthouses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2240 | HD.2051 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to authorize judicial clarification of ownership in eviction proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2247 | HD.2114 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to electronic benefit transfer cards. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2270 | HD.2828 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2270) of Benjamin Swan and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts Innocence Commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2277 | HD.2838 | By Representatives Walsh of Boston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Martin J. Walsh, Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the protection of children under the age of 18 who have been subject to sexual exploitation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2298 | HD.2265 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Adams and others relative to clarifying the definition of an "employee" Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2299 | HD.2271 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2299) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others that employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2300 | HD.2343 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2313 | HD.2273 | By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Daniel B. Winslow and others for legislation to establish a minimum wage for certain seasonal employees under twenty years of age. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2325 | HD.2413 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to municipal relief. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2335 | HD.2298 | By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2335) of Daniel B. Winslow and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish free enterprise zones to stimulate job production and economic revitalization. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2348 | HD.2636 | By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health. | |
| H.2352 | HD.2113 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2352) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to prescription drug coupons. Public Health. | |
| H.2353 | HD.2175 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to managed care organization. Public Health. | |
| H.2355 | HD.2196 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to establishing a nursing advisory board in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| H.2356 | HD.2228 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2356) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require pharmacies to implement an electronic prescription system. Public Health. | |
| H.2357 | HD.2293 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health. | |
| H.2358 | HD.2347 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2358) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting the possession of tobacco by minors. Public Health. | |
| H.2359 | HD.2375 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the Commissioner of Public Health being directed to establish regulations for the return of certain unused prescription medications to pharmacies. Public Health. | |
| H.2361 | HD.2505 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to health concerns of cosmetics. Public Health. | |
| H.2365 | HD.2892 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to establish certain drug formularies to improve the safety of prescriptions. Public Health. | |
| H.2366 | HD.2917 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to public access of private restrooms. Public Health. | |
| H.2400 | HD.2669 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2400) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to youth hunting programs and firearm identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2402 | HD.2997 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2402) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the lawful use of shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2403 | HD.2289 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the issuance of licenses for the use of chemical mace. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2404 | HD.2297 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the filing of a biennial report by the Secretary of Public Safety of firearms-related statistics. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2405 | HD.2320 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a task force (including members of the General Court) to study use of the Internet by sex offenders. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2406 | HD.2868 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2406) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2409 | HD.2552 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2409) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish and mandate safety standards for the installation of television dishes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2461 | HD.2156 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2461) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to retirement allowances. Public Service. | |
| H.2462 | HD.2164 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2462) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to group averaging for retirement. Public Service. | |
| H.2463 | HD.2168 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to increasing retirement age. Public Service. | |
| H.2464 | HD.2173 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2464) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to increasing years to calculate creditable service. Public Service. | |
| H.2465 | HD.2177 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2465) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to pension equity for retirement public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2467 | HD.2186 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2467) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the collection of a pension for certain persons convicted of a felony. Public Service. | |
| H.2468 | HD.2187 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2468) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to retirement groups. Public Service. | |
| H.2493 | HD.2553 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the repeal of sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue. | |
| H.2494 | HD.2869 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Ellen Story and George T. Ross relative to the sales tax on certain food products. Revenue. | |
| H.2522 | HD.2123 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2523 | HD.2132 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2523) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue. | |
| H.2525 | HD.2208 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a bureau of special investigations within the Department of Revenue to investigate suspected fraudulent business practices. Revenue. | |
| H.2526 | HD.2218 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2526) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens. Revenue. | |
| H.2527 | HD.2276 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2527) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others for legislation to provide tax incentives for the creation of certain high wage jobs. Revenue. | |
| H.2529 | HD.2313 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to temporary capital gains decreases. Revenue. | |
| H.2530 | HD.2318 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2530) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to stimulating the economy through job creation. Revenue. | |
| H.2531 | HD.2323 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to Chapter 70 appropriations. Revenue. | |
| H.2532 | HD.2335 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2532) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2534 | HD.2378 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2534) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to reducing the income tax rate. Revenue. | |
| H.2535 | HD.2426 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2011. Revenue. | |
| H.2536 | HD.2476 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, N. 2536) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2565 | HD.2946 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development through the utilization of tax credits and other incentives. Revenue. | |
| H.2585 | HD.2089 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2586 | HD.2108 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2586) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the State Auditor to audit the accounts of the General Court. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2587 | HD.2400 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to increasing government efficiency through the use of electronic paperwork. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2590 | HD.2758 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to promoting municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2602 | HD.2314 | By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2602) of Daniel B. Winslow and others relative to job creation by increasing disposable income in the state economy. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2651 | HD.2816 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require motor vehicle operators to use hands-free mobile telephones and devices. Transportation. | |
| H.2656 | HD.2561 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2656) of Dykema and others for legislation to authorize certain veterans to use facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities without cost to such veterans Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.2660 | HD.2840 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2660) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote the building of more modern transportation systems. Transportation. | |
| H.2676 | HD.3224 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2676) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to requiring a civil service exam in the department of transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2678 | HD.3018 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2678) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to court review of Department of Children and Families case plans. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2679 | HD.3052 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2679) of Kay Khan, Chris Walsh and George T. Ross relative to custodial decisions of the Department of Children and Families'. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2680 | HD.3249 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of Kay Khan and George T. Ross relative to providing notice of the change in placement or hospitalization to the child’s and parents’ attorneys. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2700 | HD.3499 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the issuance of annual licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to operators of catering businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2704 | HD.3243 | By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2704) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to the solicitation of charitable donations for profit. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2713 | HD.3180 | By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2713) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to establishing a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.2731 | HD.2473 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require photo-identification for persons voting in elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.2761 | HD.3128 | By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Baddour, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Steven A. Baddour and others relative to protecting consumers from unsolicited loans. Financial Services. | |
| H.2821 | HD.3069 | By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to allow individuals to institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive relief for violation of laws relative to meal breaks for employees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2830 | HD.2292 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a criminal penalty for possession of a handcuff key by certain persons held in custody. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2834 | HD.3400 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a fund to provide services for victims of human trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2915 | HD.2435 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including lmembers of the General Court) relative to the reorganization of public safety agencies in the cities and towns of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2996 | HD.3023 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2996) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.3108 | HD.2686 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to the recorking of wine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3121 | HD.2443 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the protection of wetlands under certain ordinances or by-laws in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3152 | HD.2699 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to the penalties for enticing a child under the age of sixteen. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3164 | HD.2695 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., George T. Ross and Carolyn C. Dykema relative to inspections of sanitary conditions of certain medical facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.3203 | HD.2449 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for certain "Energy Star" products, so-called. Revenue. | |
| H.3204 | HD.2457 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to income tax incentives for the use of biofuel feedstock for heating purposes. Revenue. | |
| H.3205 | HD.2462 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the granting of tax credits for certain persons engaged in the production of cellulosic biofuels in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.3295 | HD.1615 | By Representatives deMacedo of Plymouth and Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3295) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo, Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to require physicians to anesthetize the fetus prior to performing certain abortions. Public Health. | |
| H.3350 | HD.2026 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3350) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to provide a local option for instant runoff voting in city or town elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.3410 | HD.2300 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to a 14-day continuance by the court when dealing with veterans of the armed forces. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3425 | HD.1924 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3425) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3519 | HD.1593 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture. Financial Services. | |
| H.3566 | HD.3594 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to include licensed rehabilitation counselors in the definition of licensed mental health professionals. Financial Services | |
| H.3633 | HD.1904 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3633) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to restore funding for the police career incentive pay program. Public Service. | |
| H.3709 | HD.3983 | By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the designation of veterans status on licenses and identification cards issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles . Transportation. | |
| H.3718 | HD.3933 | an Order (filed by Mr. Jones of North Reading and other members of the House) amending House Rules 16, 16A, 17 and 18A concerning ethics. | |
| H.3766 | HD.3958 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3858 | HD.4133 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to prohibit commercial solicitation to mobile electronic devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3913 | HD.4056 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to enhance community safety by strengthening the laws regulating undocumented illegal aliens residing or working in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3975 | HD.4151 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3993 | HD.4285 | By Representatives Kaufman of Lexington and Reinstein of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue reflective decals indicating that the driver of a vehicle may be the holder of a junior operator’s license. Transportation. | |
| H.4034 | HD.4309 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to health care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.4035 | HD.4308 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to access to certain institutions of higher education and vocational schools. Higher Education. | |
| H.4036 | HD.4310 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to job growth. Revenue. | |
| H.4037 | HD.4306 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4038 | HD.4307 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to cost-effective energy policies and electricity cost reduction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4064 | HD.4266 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the disclosure of autopsy reports by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.4146 | HD.4082 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to register eigtheen year old male applicants for military selective service. Transportation. | |
| H.4331 | Text of a further amendment, offered by Messrs. Kafka of Stoughton and Ross of Attleboro, to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 2372) of the House Bill relative to controlled substances (House, No. 4160). July 26, 2012. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.