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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.34 | SD.1343 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.39 | SD.311 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. | |
| S.67 | SD.1974 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.83 | SD.2086 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Barry R. Finegold, Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities for the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.85 | SD.63 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.104 | SD.239 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.109 | SD.1172 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.130 | SD.2322 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.152 | SD.212 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.175 | SD.1473 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.211 | HD.107 | By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.212 | HD.275 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.225 | HD.65 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits for diapers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.229 | SD.944 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 229) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to protein innovation in Massachusetts. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.243 | SD.605 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Adam Scanlon, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education. | |
| H.259 | HD.3199 | By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 259) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to ensuring transparent ticket pricing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.261 | SD.1013 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education. | |
| S.263 | SD.1751 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education. | |
| S.274 | SD.1697 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education. | |
| S.301 | SD.667 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court 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.310 | SD.1348 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to food literacy. Education. | |
| S.327 | SD.1451 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education. | |
| S.385 | SD.245 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, John C. Velis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.452 | SD.1214 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.487 | SD.1144 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.495 | SD.34 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Anne M. Gobi, Ryan C. Fattman, Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.549 | SD.1393 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.550 | SD.1395 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.551 | SD.1482 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.577 | HD.2136 | By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Danillo A. Sena, John C. Velis and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education. | |
| S.608 | SD.956 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Brendan P. Crighton, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. | |
| S.642 | SD.1295 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation related to health insurance benefits for municipal employees. Financial Services. | |
| H.648 | HD.2564 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.689 | SD.1687 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.736 | SD.379 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Julian Cyr, John C. Velis, Michael D. Brady, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.775 | SD.1170 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.816 | SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.835 | SD.691 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education. | |
| S.864 | SD.1082 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe 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. | |
| S.881 | SD.728 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of John F. Keenan, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to create the Massachusetts healthy homes program. Housing. | |
| S.884 | SD.1305 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. | |
| S.888 | SD.682 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. | |
| S.897 | SD.1981 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lenny Mirra, Lydia Edwards, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| S.972 | SD.1280 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation relative to retirement reporting. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1077 | SD.1975 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1079 | SD.2054 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1158 | SD.1087 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira 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.1279 | SD.790 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of Michael D. Brady, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to civil service adoption. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1309 | SD.1250 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1388 | SD.2107 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health. | |
| S.1436 | SD.1766 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Susan L. Moran, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health. | |
| S.1502 | SD.614 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1502) of Julian Cyr, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1518 | SD.709 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Paul R. Feeney and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1528 | SD.882 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Brian M. Ashe, John C. Velis and others for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1538 | SD.970 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Jason M. Lewis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1539 | SD.580 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney, Robyn K. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1552 | SD.892 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Michael O. Moore, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhance fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1559 | SD.1563 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1568 | SD.1904 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1571 | SD.2175 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to the use of hoisting equipment in vocational technical high schools. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1592 | SD.1489 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Bruce E. Tarr, Vanna Howard and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to pertain to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1623 | SD.1399 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Nick Collins, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to survivor retirement benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1638 | SD.220 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1645 | SD.509 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Susannah M. Whipps, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service. | |
| S.1674 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators. Public Service. | |
| S.1679 | SD.1121 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Cindy F. Friedman, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Option (d) beneficiaries. Public Service. | |
| S.1681 | SD.78 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of Anne M. Gobi, John C. Velis, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.1683 | SD.98 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Anne M. Gobi, Vanna Howard, F. Jay Barrows, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service. | |
| S.1692 | SD.734 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to residency requirements. Public Service. | |
| S.1694 | SD.1276 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Edward J. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| S.1702 | SD.1049 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1702) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins, Samantha Montaño, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
| H.1724 | HD.171 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1724) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to regulation of recreational games at senior centers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1730 | SD.573 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1742 | SD.755 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Walter F. Timilty, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation relative to the human resources division's civil service unit. Public Service. | |
| S.1777 | SD.646 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1777) of Brendan P. Crighton and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue. | |
| S.1844 | SD.862 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1844) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kelly W. Pease, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1932 | SD.1957 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Michael F. Rush, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| S.2114 | SD.779 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and John C. Velis for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2131 | SD.74 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2131) of Anne M. Gobi, John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2189 | SD.1533 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2197 | SD.1443 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Bruce E. Tarr, Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2222 | SD.2239 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of John J. Cronin for legislation to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns. Transportation. | |
| S.2242 | SD.92 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2242) of Anne M. Gobi, Ryan C. Fattman, Brian M. Ashe, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish standards for quarry licensing and the testing for pyrite minerals. Transportation. | |
| S.2251 | SD.1243 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Anne M. Gobi, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. | |
| S.2275 | SD.1945 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2275) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis, Robyn K. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to school bus safety cameras. Transportation. | |
| S.2277 | SD.1762 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| S.2313 | SD.859 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2313) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and John C. Velis for legislation to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2324 | SD.1952 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Anne M. Gobi, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2335 | SD.1976 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2388 | SD.2519 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2388) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education. | |
| S.2462 | RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE | ||
| S.2496 | SD.2773 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2496) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Marc R. Pacheco, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve pediatric cancer research. Public Health. | |
| S.2541 | Senate, January 2, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities (Senate, No. 152),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2541). | ||
| S.2546 | Senate, January 4, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities (Senate, No. 2546) (being the text of Senate, No. 2541, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2559 | An Act relative to crumbling concrete foundations | ||
| S.2564 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564). | ||
| S.2588 | Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to food literacy, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2588). | ||
| S.2619 | An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | ||
| S.2628 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of Anne M. Gobi, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Anne M. Gobi and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to extend pandemic-related relief for dining establishments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of John C. Velis for legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 295) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing for permanent alcoholic beverage takeout; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of William C. Galvin and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to extend pandemic related relief for dining establishments to allow cocktails-to-go; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Denise C. Garlick relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 365) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3782) of Mike Connolly relative to the sale of food and alcoholic beverages by restaurants and bars and for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the promotion and discounted sale of alcoholic beverages, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2628). | ||
| S.2653 | Senate, March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2653). | ||
| S.2658 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2388) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2658). | ||
| S.2664 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664). | ||
| S.2665 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to require financial education in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to student financial literacy; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools; and (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan M. Hamilton, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Sally P. Kerans relative to personal financial literacy in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665). | ||
| S.2681 | March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2681). | ||
| S.2707 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2723 | Senate, April 11, 2024 --The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to study the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723). | ||
| S.2731 | April 18, 2024 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2731). | ||
| S.2757 | May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757). | ||
| S.2771 | May 9, 2024 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2771). | ||
| S.2820 | Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820). | ||
| S.2863 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (210) (offered by Senator Timilty) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| S.2868 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (351) (offered by Senator Lewis) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| S.2893 | Senate, July 25, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land to the city of Westfield (Senate, No. 2393),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2893). | ||
| S.2902 | Senate, July 29, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment (Senate, No. 1502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2902). | ||
| S.2908 | An Act providing for the humane protection of animals | ||
| S.2996 | Senate, December 19, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem (Senate, No. 2335),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft (Senate, No. 2996). | ||
| H.3016 | HD.3821 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3142 | HD.1371 | By Representative Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3208 | HD.1285 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michelle M. DuBois and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3929 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.3959 | HD.4411 | By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3959) of Daniel R. Carey and John C. Velis (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) for legislation to amend the charter of the city of Easthampton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4115 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4178 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4193 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4241 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4276 | An Act to secure while improving fans' tickets | ||
| H.4277 | An Act relative to vehicle recalls | ||
| H.4288 | An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination | ||
| H.4397 | An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings | ||
| H.4744 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4834 | An Act relative to retirement reporting | ||
| H.4924 | An Act relative to supported decision making | ||
| H.5033 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.