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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joseph A. Boncore Served 2016 - 2021 Democrat - First Suffolk and Middlesex

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.99  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.100  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.101  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.102  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.103  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.104  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.234  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.349  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.385  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.430  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.541  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.773  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.774  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.775  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.776  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.777  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.822  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.823  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.824  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.825  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.826  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.827  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.828  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.829  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.830  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.831  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.832  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.833  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.834  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1043  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1044  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1134  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1170  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1206  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1207  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1280  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1290  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1291  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1363  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1467  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1468  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1603  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1797  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1927  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2031  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2032  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2033  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2034  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2035  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2036  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2037  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2151  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2440  Senate, December 19, 2019 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Boncore) as a new draft for Senate, No. 777
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2499  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4124  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4138  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.540  Link to Bill Detail page for 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. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1122  Link to Bill Detail page for 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. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2441  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.