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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joseph A. Boncore Served 2015 - 2021 Democrat - First Suffolk and Middlesex

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2285 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation concerning ballots. Election Laws.
  SD.2566 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to authorize the City of Boston to convey an easement for utility purposes over a portion of certain parkland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.99  SD.724 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to home inspections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.100  SD.942 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to data breach notification. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.101  SD.1032 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Joseph A. Boncore and Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to regulating horse racing and wagering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.102  SD.1273 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Joseph A. Boncore, Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston, Cindy F. Friedman and Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation relative to transportation network company rider assessments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.103  SD.1320 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 103) of Joseph A. Boncore and Kay Khan for legislation relative to nurse licensure compacts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.104  SD.1434 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Craft Brewers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.234  SD.725 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Joseph A. Boncore, Michael S. Day, Patrick M. O'Connor and Nick Collins for legislation relative to early literacy education. Education.
S.349  SD.850 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors. Elder Affairs.
S.385  SD.1271 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joseph A. Boncore, Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston, Daniel J. Hunt, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow election day registration. Election Laws.
S.430  SD.845 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Joseph A. Boncore and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative Coastal Resiliency Projects. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.541  SD.1327 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 541) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to co-pay assistance. Financial Services.
S.773  SD.334 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
S.774  SD.1377 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Joseph A. Boncore, Paul R. Feeney, Thomas M. Stanley, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore the Commonwealth's public housing. Housing.
S.775  SD.1640 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. Housing.
S.776  SD.1974 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 776) of Joseph A. Boncore and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to commission a study to increase regional housing production. Housing.
S.777  SD.1987 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, Mike Connolly, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the election of board members of local housing authorities. Housing.
S.822  SD.336 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jennifer E. Benson, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarity and consistency for the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board . The Judiciary.
S.823  SD.337 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect free speech through the anti-slaap law. The Judiciary.
S.824  SD.526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards , Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.825  SD.530 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 825) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary.
S.826  SD.533 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
S.827  SD.580 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Joseph A. Boncore and José F. Tosado for legislation relative to the enactment of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction. The Judiciary.
S.828  SD.581 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 828) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to jury instruction in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.829  SD.582 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of Joseph A. Boncore, Michael J. Barrett, Tommy Vitolo, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.830  SD.583 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 830) of Joseph A. Boncore, Liz Miranda and James K. Hawkins for legislation to address racial disparity in jury selection. The Judiciary.
S.831  SD.584 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to ensure an open files policy. The Judiciary.
S.832  SD.585 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the reliability of testifying informants. The Judiciary.
S.833  SD.586 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the recording of custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.617 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Feeney, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
S.1043  SD.1241 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joseph A. Boncore, Barry R. Finegold, Walter F. Timilty, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1044  SD.1305 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1134  SD.2013 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1134) of Joseph A. Boncore and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to supervised injection facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1170  SD.1714 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to zero parking development. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1206  SD.856 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to ensure the fair, transparent and patient-focused use of health technology assessments by the Commonwealth. Public Health.
S.1207  SD.1270 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Joseph A. Boncore, Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston, Michael O. Moore and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to reduce atmospheric pollution . Public Health.
H.1280  HD.2613 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to smart growth housing production. Housing.
H.1290  HD.3726 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others for legislation to establish a community-scale housing development demonstration program within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Housing.
H.1291  HD.3781 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to elections of local housing authority board members. Housing.
S.1363  SD.335 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to officer-involved deaths and injuries. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1467  SD.938 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Joseph A. Boncore and Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to collectively bargained health & welfare plans. Public Service.
S.1468  SD.1162 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1468) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to establish retirement parity for long term public defenders. Public Service.
S.1603  SD.723 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to landlord tenant tax credits. Revenue.
H.1797  HD.2607 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1797) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others for legislation to amend the zoning law to promote smart growth multifamily housing production. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1927  SD.1526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Ruth B. Balser, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicle fleets by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2031  SD.339 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2031) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to carriers of property by motor vehicle. Transportation.
S.2032  SD.952 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2032) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to drug screening for ride for hire drivers. Transportation.
S.2033  SD.1456 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Michelle L. Ciccolo, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation relative to variable pricing e-tolling. Transportation.
S.2034  SD.1460 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Joseph A. Boncore and Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation relative to electric foot scooters . Transportation.
S.2035  SD.1679 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2035) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, Thomas M. Stanley and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to congestion relief in East Boston. Transportation.
S.2036  SD.1975 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) of Joseph A. Boncore and Adrian C. Madaro for legislation relative to congestion in East Boston. Transportation.
S.2037  SD.2141 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2037) of Joseph A. Boncore, Peter Capano and Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation relative to transportation governance . Transportation.
S.2151  SD.1263 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2151) of Joseph A. Boncore and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS). Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2250  Senate, June 10, 2019 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Boncore) to the House Bill requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving (House, No. 3793, amended)
S.2440  Senate, December 19, 2019 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Boncore) as a new draft for Senate, No. 777
H.2499  HD.2604 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2499) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to the tax deduction for rental payments. Revenue.
H.4124  HD.4493 By Representative Livingstone of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and Joseph A. Boncore that a certain pavilion shelter on the Charles River Esplanade in the city of Boston be designated as the Priebatsch pavilion. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4138  HD.4541 By Representative Vincent of Revere and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4138) of RoseLee Vincent and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to duck hunting in the city of Revere. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]
S.540  SD.338 By Mr. Boncore (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Gerald DiFranza for legislation to require hearing aids to be covered by the Group Insurance Commission. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
S.1122  SD.1683 By Mr. Boncore (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Charles J. Livingstone for legislation relative to marijuana zoning. Cannabis Policy. This bill is by request. *
S.2441  SD.2541 By Mr. Boncore (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dee Lu for legislation relative to ethics in organ transplants. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.