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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator John Hart, Jr. Served 2001 - 2013 Democrat - First Suffolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.32  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.420 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of John Hart, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening early support and education . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.53  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1010 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to provide for an income tax credit for taxpayers with family members requiring care in their homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.993 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to the resale of tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.103  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1655 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 103) of John Hart, Jr., Garrett J. Bradley, Theodore C. Speliotis, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motor vehicle repairs. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.175  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.422 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday in August 2013. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.176  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.424 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday in August 2014. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.184  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2824 By Representative Bradley of Hingham and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 184) of Garrett J. Bradley, John A. Hart, Jr., and others relative to making corrective changes to the "Right to Repair" law, so-called. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.223  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1232 By Mr. Henriquez of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 223) of Carlos Henriquez and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.364  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.481 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to authorize and direct the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding several yacht clubs in Boston, Massachusetts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.365  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.979 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to memorials located on Department of Conservation and Recreation property. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.366  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1504 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to limit the number of special use permits the department of conservation and recreation may issue for the use of certain roads in the South Boston section of the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.442  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.623 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 442) of John Hart, Jr., Stephen L. DiNatale and Martin J. Walsh for legislation relative to cancellation of motor vehicle libility policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.443  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.626 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 443) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to make technical corrections to the governing committee of the assigned risk plan for motor vehicle insurance. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.444  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.987 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 444) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to reduction in premiums for safe drivers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.445  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1506 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to provide coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.520  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1651 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 520) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to indexing growth by health care providers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.598  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1007 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to prevent homelessness among elderly and disabled persons and families facing no-fault evictions. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.861  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.478 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of John Hart, Jr. and Thomas M. McGee for legislation to provide benefits for permanent functional loss and disfigurement under the Worker’s Compensation Act. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.862  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1003 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 862) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to further protect an employee's right to tips. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.910  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.490 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 910) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to regulate the siting of methadone treatment facilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.949  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1542 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to parking safety on an incline. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1021  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.494 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to increase access to vaccines. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1022  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.523 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to establish a state health service corps within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to ensure the quality, affordability and access to primary and preventive health care throughout the Commonwealth . Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1023  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.820 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of John Hart, Jr., Harriette L. Chandler, Chris Walsh, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program to include private schools. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1024  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1025 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of John Hart, Jr., Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Martin J. Walsh for legislation to protect crime victims exposed to the AIDS virus and infectious hepatitis. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1058  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.812 By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1058) of Ellen Story and others relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1138  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.595 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to fire safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1229  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.479 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1229) of John Hart, Jr. and Nick Collins for legislation to amend the retirement beneficiaries of Dennis Mullen. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1231  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.994 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1231) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to the retirement of officers in the Department of the State Police. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1338  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.829 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of John Hart, Jr., Eileen M. Donoghue and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to college tuition tax saving incentives. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1339  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.988 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to taxation veterans and active duty military personnel. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1340  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.992 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler and Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the preservation and expansion of live musical and theatrical productions. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1488  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.391 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1488) of John Hart, Jr., Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Carlo Basile for legislation to clarify the joint use and operation of Spectacle Island. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1489  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1013 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to recognize the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1594  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.379 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of John Hart, Jr., Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan, Mark J. Cusack and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the safe operation of utility vaults. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1595  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.430 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of John Hart, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Martin J. Walsh for legislation relative to street lighting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1596  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.983 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1596) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to promoting safety by making gas gate boxes easily accessible to gas company service employees and emergency public service personnel. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1597  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.989 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1597) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to monitor natural gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1625  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.380 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of John Hart, Jr., Paul McMurtry, Chris Walsh, Christopher G. Fallon and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1659  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.393 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1659) of John Hart, Jr., Thomas M. Menino, William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush and and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide concurrent police authority for Massachusetts Port Authority properties. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1660  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1093 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to special veterans plates. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1674  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.578 By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1729  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.499 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of John Hart, Jr. and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to appointing veterans' agents and veterans' service officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1730  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.502 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of John Hart, Jr., Christopher G. Fallon, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to burial benefits of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1731  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.504 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of John Hart, Jr., William C. Galvin, Christopher G. Fallon, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.609 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of John Hart, Jr. and Thomas J. Calter for legislation to allow veterans leave to attend VA medical appointments. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.982 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1733) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to prohibiting certain disruptions at military funerals and other services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.986 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1734) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to public housing determination for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.996 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1735) of John Hart, Jr. for legislation to establish a military service scholarship program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1090 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of John Hart, Jr. and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to veteran’s discrimination. . Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3250  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3209 By Mr. Holmes of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3250) of Russell E. Holmes, John Hart, Jr. and District Attorney Daniel F. Conley relative to the regulation of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.580  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1737 By Mr. Hart (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Jessie Wright for legislation to provide full student representation on the Univeristy of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Higher Education. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1230  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.486 By Mr. Hart (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Carol Poyer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carol Poyer, an employee of the Department of Youth Services . Public Service. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.