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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
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.80  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1305 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Joseph A. Boncore relative to families impacted by substance misuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.162  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.425 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 162) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to home inspections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.163  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.671 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) 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.164  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1578 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 164) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to surcharges on credit card sales transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1684 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to regulating horse racing and wagering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.283  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1960 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to expand student participation in K-12 school councils. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.396  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.624 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.435  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.803 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to allow election day registration. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.436  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1270 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation concerning bilingual ballots. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.437  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2339 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Joseph A. Boncore and Revere City Councilor, Ira Novoselsky for legislation to recognize veteran status on ballots. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.495  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1581 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.496  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2323 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of Joseph A. Boncore and Adrian C. Madaro for legislation to improve air quality in airport environmental justice communities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.626  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1902 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 626) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to reinsurance model law update. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.627  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1991 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to co-pay assistance. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1992 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.737  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1993 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2378 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect pregnant and postpartum patients. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.857  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.669 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 857) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to commission a study to increase regional housing production. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.858  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.672 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to zero parking development. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.859  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.977 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jessica Ann Giannino, John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore the Commonwealth's public housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.860  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1765 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit discriminatory effects in housing and community development. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.861  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1990 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to affirmatively furthering fair housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.336 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 912) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the recording of custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.338 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the enactment of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.914  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.339 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Joseph A. Boncore, Michael J. Barrett and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.915  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.340 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to ensure an open files policy. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.916  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.342 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the reliability of testifying informants. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.917  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.423 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 917) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to jury instruction in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.918  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.424 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to address racial disparity in jury selection. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.919  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect free speech through the anti-slaap law. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.920  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.697 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joseph A. Boncore, Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia 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.921  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.798 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.922  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1268 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 922) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to clarify the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.923  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1269 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to update bail procedures for justice-involved youth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1388 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to provide justice and relief for those who have been exonerated from wrongful convictions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2108 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Joseph A. Boncore and Brandy Fluker Oakley for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1157  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1271 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1158  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1573 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Joseph A. Boncore, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Eric P. Lesser, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the hospitality comeback. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1258  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1272 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to supervised injection facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1259  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1709 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation relative to medication assisted recovery and care (MARC). Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1371  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.802 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1371) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to reduce atmospheric pollution. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1372  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1595 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to emergency contraception. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1655  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.341 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to establish retirement parity for long term public defenders. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1656  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.804 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1656) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to collectively bargained health & welfare plans. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1800  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.668 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to landlord tenant tax credits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1801  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2372 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to assess exemptions for property transfers. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2134  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1393 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2134) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to eliminate geographic barriers of shared solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2135  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1418 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2136  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2205 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to clean electricity, heating, and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2137  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2207 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2137) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect broadband access in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2138  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2317 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2138) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven C. Owens and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transportation and environmental justice. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2139  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2322 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2139) of Joseph A. Boncore, Steven C. Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicle fleets by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2256  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.495 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2256) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to personal delivery devices. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2257  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.626 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2257) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to congestion in East Boston. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2258  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.630 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2258) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to variable pricing e-tolling. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2259  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1124 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2259) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to carriers of property by motor vehicle. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2260  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1415 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2260) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a resilient transportation system. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2261  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1557 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE). Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2262  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1866 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2262) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to drug screening for ride for hire drivers. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2263  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1994 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2263) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to congestion relief in East Boston. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2264  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2151 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2264) of Joseph A. Boncore and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to electric foot scooters. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2265  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2315 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2265) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven C. Owens and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a New Deal for Transportation in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2266  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2316 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2266) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to transportation governance. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2267  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2319 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2267) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to transportation network company rider assessments. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2268  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2320 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2268) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the coordination of transit infrastructure projects. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2269  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2321 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2269) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to prepare rail opportunities and jumpstarting efforts concerning transportation stimulus (PROJECTS). Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2390  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.670 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2390) of Joseph A. Boncore and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS). Veterans and Federal Affairs.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.