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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.346 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 59) of Joan B. Lovely and Diana DiZoglio 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.355 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan and others 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.711 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Joan B. Lovely, Hannah Kane, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.62  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.713 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 62) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to mandated reporter reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.63  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.714 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 63) of Joan B. Lovely, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expanding access to adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.64  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.843 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Joan B. Lovely, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.65  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1264 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.66  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1272 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.67  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1449 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.68  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1993 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden infant death syndrome. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.88  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.351 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joan B. Lovely, John J. Lawn, Jr. and Michael F. Rush for legislation to encourage the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.89  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.356 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to PEG access and cable-related funds. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.712 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Jason M. Lewis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advancing the profession of interior design. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.312  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2178 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman 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.313  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2182 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., John Barrett, III 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.368  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1660 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.416  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.348 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 416) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to election ballots. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.417  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.716 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to early voting and absent voting. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.500  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1991 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan 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.614  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.352 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.615  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.353 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Joan B. Lovely, Ruth B. Balser, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley 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.616  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.358 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Joan B. Lovely and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.617  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.359 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.618  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.710 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.619  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1446 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide protections to victims of domestic violence in connection with property insurance claims. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.707  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.357 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to premium impact statements. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.708  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.841 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the continuous skilled nursing program. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.756  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1259 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.757  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1294 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community college campus hunger pilot program. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.774  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3765 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.806  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.350 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Diana DiZoglio, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works programs. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.980  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.347 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Joan B. Lovely, Walter F. Timilty, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor 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.981  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.349 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to impose a penalty for the damaging of historic homes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.982  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1268 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.983  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1443 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Walter F. Timilty, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.984  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2192 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.985  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2195 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 985) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to bullying in public housing. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1095  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.717 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to create a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1096  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1293 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation relative to justice in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1157  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.835 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court 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.1296  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.833 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the cleanliness of public rest rooms. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1297  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.846 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1427  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1281 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1716  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.345 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1716) of Joan B. Lovely and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1747  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1880  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.840 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the third Saturday in July as Black Picnic Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1881  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1994 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1881) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to authorize the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Salem. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2025  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.848 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Joan B. Lovely, Julian Cyr, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2117  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.354 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Joan B. Lovely, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2147  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1337 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and Peter Capano 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 H.2148  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2592 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2274  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2381 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2274) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2416  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2630 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2416) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to prohibit discrimination in insurance on the basis of having a naloxone prescription. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2771  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2970 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2771) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to transfer employees of the North Shore Regional 911 Center to the State 911 Department. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2815  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2990 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2815) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2826  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3006 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2826) of Joan B. Lovely and Bradford Hill (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the reorganization of the water, highway and park/cemetery departments and commissioners in the town of Topsfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2857  Senate, July 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Lovely) to the Senate Bill enabling partnerships for growth (Senate, No. 2842).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2873  Senate, July 30, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Lovely) to the House Order relative to suspension of Joint Rule 12A (House, No. 4910)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2913  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3047 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2913) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements to help businesses impacted by the Phase IV reopening plan. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3681  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4050 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3749  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4170 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3749) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) that the retirement board of the city of Salem be authorized to retire Brian Benson, a police officer of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4040  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4399 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4040) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises to a license 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.4041  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4400 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4041) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the scholarship and education committee in the city of Salem be authorized to provide scholarships from funds set aside for educational purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4111  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4506 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Erica Moore, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4245  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4667 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4245) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4837  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5146 By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradford Hill and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Maria Boverini, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4863  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5179 By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4863) 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 lease a certain parcel of land in said city currently held by the Beverly Harbor Management Authority for park and recreational purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4881  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4498 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely relative to the membership of licensing boards of certain cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.