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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joan B. Lovely Democrat - Second Essex

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Assistant Majority Leader
  Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1410
Fax:
617-722-1347
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.59  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.304 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 59) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford R. Hill, Mary S. Keefe, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.60  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.640 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Joan B. Lovely, Jose F. Tosado, Jack Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.61  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1566 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan and Mary S. Keefe for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.88  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1572 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to encouraging the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.138  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1351 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 138) of Joan B. Lovely and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to the regulation of alcohol pricing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.192  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1564 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Kay Khan, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.295  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2011 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Joan B. Lovely, Kenneth I. Gordon, F. Jay Barrows, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.393  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.690 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross and Thomas P. Walsh for legislation relative to election ballots. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.455  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.666 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Joan B. Lovely, James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation relative to drinking water and ground water research. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.456  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1985 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Joan B. Lovely, Carmine L. Gentile, Jason M. Lewis, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.553  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.686 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Joan B. Lovely and Bradford R. Hill for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.554  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.702 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Barbara A. L'Italien, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.555  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.723 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.556  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1588 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Joan B. Lovely and John W. Scibak for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.648  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.474 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Joan B. Lovely, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.649  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1589 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to premium impact statements. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.650  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1590 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 650) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to review of provider material changes. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.897  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.456 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Bradford R. Hill, Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.899  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1593 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and Chris Walsh for legislation to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.900  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1982 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Paul Tucker, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to impose a penalty for the damaging of historic homes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.901  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1989 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Paul Tucker, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to emergency medical services for minors. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.902  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1990 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 902) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Peter J. Durant, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1023  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.338 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1024  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1568 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the status of newspaper delivery persons. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1108  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.669 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger, Michael D. Brady, Kenneth J. Donnelly and others for legislation relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1109  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1997 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1109) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Tucker and Kay Khan for legislation to improve access to care by removing barriers to practice for psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1144  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1586 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul Tucker, Chris Walsh and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to local review for public structures. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1318  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1739 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1318) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to establishing a daily log of all responses to calls for assistance relating to opiate overdoses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1565  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.680 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1565) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, John W. Scibak, Paul Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1697  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1147 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1697) of Jerald A. Parisella, Joan B. Lovely and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart first week in August as ice bucket challenge week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1730  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2006 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to ensuring adequate procurement procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1948  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.673 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1948) of Joan B. Lovely, Thomas P. Walsh, Paul Tucker and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1968  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2152 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1968) of Paul Tucker, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2075  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2161 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide diaper benefits for certain parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2116  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2252 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michelle Dancy, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2140  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2285 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2140) of Joan B. Lovely and Paul Tucker (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Salem to grant 1 additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2141  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2286 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2141) of Joan B. Lovely and Paul Tucker (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Salem to convert a liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to a liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2142  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2287 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2142) of Joan B. Lovely and Paul Tucker (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Salem to grant 1 additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2143  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2288 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2143) of Joan B. Lovely and Paul Tucker (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Salem to convert 2 seasonal liquor licenses to annual licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2262  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2481 Senate, January 18, 2018 -- Offered by Senator Joan B. Lovely relative to establishing a Special Senate committee to review the sexual harassment policies and procedures of the Senate
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2267  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2437 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2267) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2533  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2658 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to direct the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the Salem Redevelopment Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2691  Senate, December 20, 2018 – Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Lovely) to the House Bill relative to the prescription monitoring program (House, No. 4938).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2701  Senate, December 31, 2018 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Lovely) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 5009).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2787  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3823 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2787) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and Theodore C. Speliotis (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Peabody be authorized to grant twenty licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2915  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3453 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3050  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3347 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3050) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the reporting of overdoses of controlled substance, alcohol, or combination of such substances. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3763  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4073 By Representative Speliotis of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3763) of Theodore C. Speliotis and Joan B. Lovely (by vote of the town) that the town of Danvers be authorized to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3950  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4257 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3950) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Beverly be authorized to further regulate the issuance of a certain liquor license in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4097  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4386 By Representative Speliotis of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Theodore C. Speliotis, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to creditable service benefits for certain veterans. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4250  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4559 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4250) of Paul Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to impose a local excise tax on short-term rentals in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4424  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4721 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas P. Walsh and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for George Hodgdon, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4447  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4760 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4447) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and Theodore C. Speliotis (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Peabody be authorized to increase the annual compensation for the commissioners of the Peabody Municipal Light Plant. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4488  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4805 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4488) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Beverly be authorized to employ Paul Cotter as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4508  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4649 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for David Palazzo, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4628  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4874 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4628) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Beverly be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4705  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4943 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4705) of Paul Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to appoint retired Salem police officers as special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2291 By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leslie Salter for legislation to advocate literacy in schools. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.898  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.816 By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Zbigniew Kicinski for legislation relative to receivership. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1229  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.679 By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1229) of Gino Daloisio for legislation relative to placing hooks in public bathrooms. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.