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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator John C. Velis Democrat - Hampden and Hampshire

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  john.velis@masenate.gov

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24 Beacon St.
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Boston, MA, 02133
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S.108  SD.1179 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.111  SD.2155 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven, Adam G. Hinds and others for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.115  SD.809 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of John F. Keenan, John C. Velis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.119  SD.1025 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam G. Hinds and others for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.136  SD.2170 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.140  SD.843 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John C. Velis, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.208  HD.1701 By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Patricia A. Duffy, Carlos González and others relative to a pilot program to address the drop in public supports when recipient earnings increase. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.264  SD.2237 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Adam Gomez and John C. Velis for legislation to authorize and regulate sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.348  SD.1303 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the capacity of career technical schools. Education.
S.362  SD.1307 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.370  SD.279 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program. Education.
S.502  SD.1036 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.529  SD.1057 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, John C. Velis, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect water systems through the labeling of flushable wipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.539  SD.1169 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Anne M. Gobi, Natalie M. Blais, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.586  SD.329 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.645  SD.1785 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of John Cronin, Michael P. Kushmerek, Meghan Kilcoyne, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical necessity fairness. Financial Services.
H.699  HD.3123 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 699) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to vocational education. Education.
H.700  HD.1359 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
S.744  SD.515 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.750  SD.1033 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to dental care in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
S.754  SD.847 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Julian Cyr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.755  SD.1282 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.777  SD.789 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of John F. Keenan, Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.789  SD.463 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing.
S.824  SD.410 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.829  SD.426 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
S.859  SD.977 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jessica Ann Giannino, John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore the Commonwealth's public housing. Housing.
S.874  SD.1906 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carlos González and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
H.884  HD.3588 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.898  SD.1899 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.
S.921  SD.798 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
H.928  HD.474 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 928) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.934  HD.2537 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.937  SD.292 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.954  SD.385 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1111  SD.796 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Michael O. Moore, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
S.1179  SD.774 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1189  SD.227 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael D. Brady, Adam G. Hinds, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1292  SD.702 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Elizabeth A. Malia, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1296  SD.1621 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of John F. Keenan and John C. Velis for legislation relative to consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1304  SD.288 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Michael O. Moore and John C. Velis for legislation to expand access to patient centered care for opioid use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1310  SD.1483 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1311  SD.1484 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patrick Joseph Kearney, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1312  SD.2369 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1312) of Marc R. Pacheco, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Ultrino, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate August 31st as Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1385  HD.3218 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.
S.1441  SD.1705 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to in-state meat inspection programs. Public Health.
S.1452  SD.689 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of John F. Keenan, Steven G. Xiarhos, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health.
S.1454  SD.300 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline COVID-19 vaccination sign-up in Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1463  SD.464 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require the disclosure of lead in water pipes to prospective purchasers of premises. Public Health.
S.1487  SD.280 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Michael O. Moore and John C. Velis for legislation relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
S.1494  SD.1120 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
S.1499  SD.893 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1499) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John C. Velis, Bruce E. Tarr and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to establish a newborn health and safe sleep pilot program. Public Health.
S.1517  SD.1499 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
S.1595  SD.1685 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1606  SD.1177 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Mark C. Montigny, Steven G. Xiarhos, Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1710  SD.223 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1710) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael J. Soter, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunications. Public Service.
S.1725  SD.1150 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
S.1728  SD.1194 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian M. Ashe, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
S.1822  SD.1852 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1822) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the commonwealth's farmers. Revenue.
S.1897  SD.172 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
S.1930  SD.344 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1973  SD.1592 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education. Revenue.
S.2034  SD.1339 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcos A. Devers, Adam J. Scanlon, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2056  SD.1095 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to discourage employers from closing call centers and customer service operations in the Commonwealth and relocating overseas, and for other purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2159  SD.259 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2173  SD.231 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2173) of Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2242  SD.1803 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2242) of Julian Cyr and John C. Velis for legislation to recover hospitality, visitor and tourism jobs from Covid-19. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2243  SD.1204 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Adam G. Hinds, Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand membership opportunities in local cultural councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2246  SD.2105 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2248  SD.1792 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2248) of Joan B. Lovely, Steven G. Xiarhos, John C. Velis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2277  SD.2232 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
S.2358  SD.394 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2358) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to life cycle costs for long term pavement solutions. Transportation.
H.2382  HD.1936 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of James J. O'Day, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to regulate certain support services by creating certification for substance use disorder recovery coaches. Public Health.
S.2391  SD.1875 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2391) of Michael D. Brady and John C. Velis for legislation to honor our veterans who volunteer as emergency responders. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2502  Senate, July 26, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2429) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2433) of John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley, David F. DeCoste, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3648) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to military spouse licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2502).
S.2525  Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting).
H.2547  HD.326 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2557  Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557).
S.2558  Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (Senate, No. 2502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2558).
S.2559  Senate, October 21, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (being the text of Senate, No. 2558, printed as amended)
S.2566  Senate, November 4, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of John C. Velis (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to liquor licenses in the city of Westfield, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2566).
S.2573  Senate, November 9, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to allow humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law.(Senate, No. 1606),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2573).
H.2596  HD.1666 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to retirement for municipal building officials. Public Service.
H.2620  HD.1802 By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service.
H.2779  HD.1142 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2779) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2781  HD.1524 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2781) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
S.2783  Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2783).
S.2812  Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812).
S.2871  Senate, May 9, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2871).
S.2880  Senate, May 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2880).
S.2883  Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
S.2893  Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893).
S.2973  An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care
S.2997  Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended)
S.3075  An Act relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents
H.3192  HD.3666 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3192) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart August 31 as overdose awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3251  HD.1979 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for legislation to establish August 31st as overdose awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3668  HD.2261 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3668) of Daniel J. Hunt, John C. Velis and Vanna Howard relative to increasing annuities for disabled veterans and gold star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3697  HD.2523 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4466  An Act relative to hormonal contraceptives
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.