Assistant Majority Leader
Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1410
Fax:
617-722-1347
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2968 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to saving black lives and transforming public safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.2975 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.5012 | By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Kelcourse and others relative to credit rating protections due to the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
| S.16 | SD.1709 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue. | |
| S.24 | SD.343 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.25 | SD.1243 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on the status of homeless women. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.35 | SD.1066 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Adam G. Hinds, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.36 | SD.1328 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul R. Feeney, William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.37 | SD.1452 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.55 | SD.1232 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of John F. Keenan, David T. Vieira, Mathew J. Muratore, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to applied behavior analysis services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.56 | SD.1325 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.86 | HD.3300 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue. | |
| S.107 | SD.1818 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Michael D. Brady, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.129 | SD.2116 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 129) of Julian Cyr, Dean A. Tran, Bruce E. Tarr, Bradford Hill and others for legislation relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.130 | HD.1306 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.140 | HD.2848 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.160 | HD.1356 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.163 | HD.662 | By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.168 | SD.1840 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Mark C. Montigny, Maura Healey, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.199 | SD.708 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of William N. Brownsberger and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to LLC filing fees . Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.218 | HD.3422 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.258 | SD.805 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Tram T. Nguyen, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote social-emotional learning. Education. | |
| S.263 | SD.579 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education. | |
| S.267 | SD.1878 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Paul R. Feeney, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard breakfast after the bell. Education. | |
| S.327 | SD.1441 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education. | |
| S.342 | SD.1044 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Walter F. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, David Paul Linsky, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education. | |
| S.347 | SD.1144 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings. Education. | |
| S.367 | SD.758 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.396 | SD.1695 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.402 | HD.1333 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 402) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to encourage strategies to develop school students’ social-emotional learning competencies. Education. | |
| S.404 | SD.1454 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| S.408 | SD.304 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws. | |
| S.420 | SD.1800 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.452 | SD.306 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.459 | SD.862 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.462 | SD.896 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.464 | SD.1824 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.490 | SD.1265 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.492 | SD.84 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mary S. Keefe, Brian W. Murray, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.496 | SD.60 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.505 | SD.1745 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.534 | SD.587 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.546 | SD.676 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael J. Barrett, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| S.562 | SD.282 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of Brendan P. Crighton, Patrick M. O'Connor, Patricia D. Jehlen, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services. | |
| H.566 | HD.884 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education. | |
| S.588 | SD.1493 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mental health parity implementation. Financial Services. | |
| S.589 | SD.1498 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Rodrigues, Sean Garballey, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to limits on insurers’ retroactive clawbacks for mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services. | |
| S.592 | SD.1521 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to consumer transparency about provider networks. Financial Services. | |
| H.598 | HD.252 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.603 | SD.685 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of John F. Keenan, Crystal Evans, Walter F. Timilty, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease. Financial Services. | |
| S.604 | SD.1001 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to removing barriers to non-opioid pain management. Financial Services. | |
| S.606 | SD.1680 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.608 | HD.2850 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 608) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.612 | SD.920 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services. | |
| H.614 | HD.1021 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.633 | SD.1338 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 633) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John J. Lawn, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to human donor milk coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.636 | SD.505 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 636) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Financial Services. | |
| S.678 | SD.1501 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.680 | SD.1711 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children with medical complexity. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.685 | HD.3608 | By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| S.686 | SD.1524 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Rodrigues, Sean Garballey, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile kids. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.704 | SD.818 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.732 | HD.1033 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.736 | SD.340 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. Higher Education. | |
| S.740 | SD.762 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| H.751 | HD.1122 | By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.751 | SD.92 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 751) of Edward J. Kennedy, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.752 | SD.1242 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 752) of Edward J. Kennedy, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure higher education student and campus safety. Higher Education. | |
| H.763 | HD.3339 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.764 | SD.817 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| H.771 | HD.134 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.772 | HD.148 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.773 | HD.3557 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.776 | HD.291 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.777 | 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. | |
| H.791 | HD.1500 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 791) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.811 | HD.467 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 811) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.834 | 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. | |
| S.861 | SD.1229 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| S.870 | SD.2164 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Joanne M. Comerford, Julian Cyr, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation relative to protecting LGBTQ victims. The Judiciary. | |
| H.883 | HD.1245 | By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways [ corrected pinned slip] . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.888 | SD.619 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services . The Judiciary. | |
| S.905 | SD.2094 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing. The Judiciary. | |
| H.908 | HD.1037 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.913 | SD.625 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
| S.915 | SD.1899 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary. | |
| S.937 | SD.1477 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.939 | SD.1523 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Kenneth I. Gordon, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.962 | SD.91 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| S.976 | SD.816 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce tobacco sales to minors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.992 | SD.1843 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary. | |
| S.993 | SD.1844 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| H.995 | HD.2602 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to human donor milk insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.1018 | SD.5 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Colleen M. Garry, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1038 | SD.1289 | By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Dean A. Tran and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to impersonating a public officer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1041 | SD.1408 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of James T. Welch, Todd M. Smola, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1057 | SD.1694 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to require sexual harassment training. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1077 | SD.1525 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael O. Moore, Bradford Hill, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1078 | HD.2323 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services. | |
| S.1098 | SD.23 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish EMAC exemption for human services nonprofits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1128 | SD.2148 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1128) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medical marijuana patient safety and access. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.1141 | HD.2376 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Claire D. Cronin and others that the Health Policy Commission conduct an analysis of children with medical complexity in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1154 | SD.1005 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1208 | SD.395 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| H.1208 | HD.599 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.1209 | SD.109 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health. | |
| S.1212 | SD.677 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
| S.1219 | SD.935 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1219) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Rebecca L. Rausch, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to prohibit non-consensual pelvic examinations. Public Health. | |
| S.1230 | SD.1573 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health. | |
| S.1233 | SD.1995 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Julian Cyr, Kay Khan, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health. | |
| S.1236 | SD.2114 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HIV routine screening and care. Public Health. | |
| S.1267 | SD.1123 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Anne M. Gobi, Dean A. Tran, Daniel J. Hunt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| H.1274 | HD.1542 | By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Susan Williams Gifford, Joan B. Lovely and Norman J. Orrall relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing. | |
| S.1279 | SD.905 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of John F. Keenan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis, Donald H. Wong and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate flavored tobacco products. Public Health. | |
| S.1330 | SD.772 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to support access, value and equity in health care. Public Health. | |
| S.1332 | SD.1570 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1337 | SD.842 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1338 | SD.1076 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to athletic training . Public Health. | |
| H.1341 | HD.1126 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to reporting requirements for the Department of Correction regarding the use of solitary confinement for LGBTQI prisoners. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1379 | SD.2137 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1388 | SD.1726 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of Cynthia Stone Creem, David Paul Linsky, Cindy F. Friedman, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis . Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1401 | SD.926 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1409 | SD.1955 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Paul R. Feeney, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marc R. Pacheco, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1411 | SD.631 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1411) of Barry R. Finegold, Michael D. Brady, Viriato M. deMacedo, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance child passenger safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1441 | SD.814 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1442 | SD.829 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, Bruce E. Tarr and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to expand professional development for state university and community college campus police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1443 | SD.1285 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to criminal justice training regarding persons with autism spectrum disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1463 | SD.1414 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Walter F. Timilty, Viriato M. deMacedo, Alyson M. Sullivan, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to further the success of opiate intervention programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1475 | HD.542 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1478 | HD.583 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1503 | SD.547 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Paul R. Feeney, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.1531 | SD.1295 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
| H.1573 | HD.2657 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services within the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1606 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction. Revenue. | |
| S.1709 | SD.822 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1709) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Michael J. Barrett, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue. | |
| S.1728 | SD.424 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1810 | SD.1769 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1810) of Nick Collins, Michael J. Moran, Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1902 | HD.418 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health. | |
| S.1912 | SD.721 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely and Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to Essex Sports Center public accountability. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1924 | SD.1817 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1942 | HD.2883 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health. | |
| H.1946 | HD.2899 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health. | |
| S.1958 | SD.1625 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1962 | HD.3617 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the health care of minors. Public Health. | |
| S.1980 | SD.1274 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1995 | SD.1031 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1995) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Josh S. Cutler, Mike Connolly, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2005 | SD.757 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2010 | SD.2217 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2010) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2012 | SD.1358 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2013 | SD.12 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2013) of Bruce E. Tarr, Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr., Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure public safety at natural gas sites. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2022 | SD.1608 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2022) of Adam G. Hinds, Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Public Arts Program. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2042 | SD.847 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation. | |
| S.2061 | SD.1143 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility. Transportation. | |
| S.2120 | SD.1383 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation. | |
| H.2138 | HD.3266 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to professional development for state university and community college campus police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2149 | SD.2206 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2149) of Walter F. Timilty, Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation to increase membership on the Massport Community Advisory Committee. Transportation. | |
| S.2163 | SD.858 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2163) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Christopher Hendricks, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2284 | SD.2429 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2284) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Kate Hogan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an interagency PFAS task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2346 | HD.2674 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2346) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to the veteran allowance under the public employee retirement law. Public Service. | |
| H.2380 | HD.1344 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| H.2393 | HD.207 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A youth and government fund. Revenue. | |
| S.2440 | Senate, December 19, 2019 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Boncore) as a new draft for Senate, No. 777 | ||
| S.2463 | Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463). | ||
| S.2481 | SD.2555 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2481) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to create a deposit for glass wine and liquor bottles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2482 | Senate, January 30, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the 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,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2482). | ||
| S.2490 | Senate, March 9, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the 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,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2490). | ||
| S.2503 | Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the 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; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503). | ||
| S.2504 | Senate, March 19, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern the use of animals in product testing; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2504). | ||
| S.2519 | SENATE, February 6, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to mental health parity implementation (Senate, No. 588) (also based on Senate, No. 1148), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health" (Senate, No. 2519). | ||
| H.2529 | HD.2898 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue. | |
| S.2539 | SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the 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, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2546 | Senate, February 13, 2020– Text of the Senate Bill addressing barriers to care for mental health (being the text of Senate, No. 2519, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2579 | Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petitions (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; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct,- reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2579) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2580 | Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2581 | Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2584 | SENATE, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Salem (Senate, No. 1881), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2584). | ||
| S.2590 | Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden infant death syndrome, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2590) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2602 | SD.2865 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2633 | SENATE, April 16, 2020 The committee on Community Development and Small Businesses to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to PEG access and cable-related funds, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2633). | ||
| S.2639 | SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Cannabis Policy to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1128) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medical marijuana patient safety and access, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2639). | ||
| S.2641 | SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting). | ||
| H.2651 | HD.2621 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue. | |
| S.2660 | Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660). | ||
| S.2662 | Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662). | ||
| S.2667 | April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the 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, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667). | ||
| S.2674 | May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on the status of homeless women, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2674). | ||
| S.2676 | May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676). | ||
| S.2691 | May 7, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2691). | ||
| S.2710 | May 21, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the 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, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2710) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2745 | June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass. | ||
| S.2752 | Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the 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, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2752). | ||
| S.2769 | SENATE, June 18, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services (Senate, No. 612) (also based on Senate, No. 596), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act Putting Patients First" (Senate, No. 2769). | ||
| S.2792 | Senate, June 29, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the 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, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2792). | ||
| S.2793 | Senate, June 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill transferring employees of the North Shore Regional 911 Center to the State 911 Department (being the text of Senate, No. 2792, printed as amended). | ||
| S.2796 | Senate, June 25, 2020 -- Text of the Senate Bill Putting Patients First (being the text of Senate, No. 2769, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2810 | SD.2987 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2844 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities | ||
| S.2845 | An Act concerning genocide education | ||
| H.2863 | HD.3054 | By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2863 | An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety | ||
| H.2864 | HD.1051 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2864 | Senate, July 30, 2020 -- The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder (Senate, No. 2482),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “Resolve establishing a special commission for improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder” (Senate, No. 2864). | ||
| H.2940 | HD.704 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2941 | HD.1171 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2952 | HD.2599 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2952) of Thomas P. Walsh, Julian Cyr and others relative to investments in tourism and visitation marketing and promotion. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2964 | Senate, December 3, 2020 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the 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, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2964). | ||
| S.2978 | An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses | ||
| S.2979 | Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021. | ||
| S.2984 | An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first | ||
| H.3103 | HD.2666 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Jerald A. Parisella, Brian M. Ashe and Joan B. Lovely relative to establishing a study to modernize road repair. Transportation. | |
| H.3104 | HD.2671 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3104) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to provide for Route 128 interchange improvements between the cities of Peabody and Gloucester. Transportation. | |
| H.3179 | HD.1534 | By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation. | |
| H.3234 | HD.2669 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3234) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) regarding veterans access to transportation for medical and other service-connected appointments. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3235 | HD.2672 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3320 | HD.2548 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3549 | HD.110 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3720 | HD.1736 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3720) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of certain individuals affected by mental illness, including perinatal psychiatric complications, by the criminal justice system. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3810 | HD.3408 | By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3810) of Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore and others relative to police education and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3835 | HD.1130 | By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.4083 | HD.4438 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.4433 | An Act concerning genocide education | ||
| H.4437 | An Act requiring human trafficking recognition for certain hospitality workers | ||
| H.4473 | An Act authorizing the city of Salem to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption | ||
| H.4490 | An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness | ||
| H.4538 | An Act to reduce harm from opioids | ||
| H.4553 | An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control | ||
| H.4622 | HD.4951 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.4624 | HD.4935 | By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing. | |
| H.4783 | An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements | ||
| H.4944 | HD.5187 | By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2762 | HD.2668 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2762) of Murray Forbes and Joan B. Lovely for the installation of a plaque in the vicinity of the Governor's office in memory of Governor James and General John Sullivan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.