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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Joseph D. McKenna Republican - 18th Worcester

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  joseph.mckenna@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 167
Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.3025 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat unjust acts of war by Russia. Public Service.
  SD.3053 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue.
  SD.3054 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to improve the access and affordability of electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
  HD.4416 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others that the Commonwealth shall not require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
  HD.4583 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt relative to protests or demonstrations within 100 yards of the residences of elected officials. The Judiciary.
  HD.4718 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to establish a sales tax exemption for at-home COVID-19 tests. Revenue.
  HD.5245 By Mr Turco of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and others for legislation to repeal certain aspects of the gun laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.87  HD.2679 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Denise C. Garlick, Paul J. Donato and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families.
H.88  An Act relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families
H.139  HD.663 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 139) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.147  HD.4042 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 147) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and David Allen Robertson relative to property owners' right to ban the growing of medical marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.171  HD.2386 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Smitty Pignatelli, Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Cannabis Policy.
H.179  HD.323 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to further regulate eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.204  HD.2635 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Colleen M. Garry relative to a foster parents bill of rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.210  HD.648 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 210) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.211  HD.1039 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Paul J. Donato and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.212  HD.1964 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Paul J. Donato and others relative to the rights of foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.236  HD.1241 By Representatives Khan of Newton and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to establish an electronic repository of foster youths educational records. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.243  SD.90 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, Joseph D. McKenna, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.266  HD.1257 By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 266) 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.
H.286  HD.456 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.355  HD.104 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 355) of Peter J. Durant and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the performance of electrical work by single family homeowners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.356  HD.633 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 356) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to restricting use and connection of automatic dialing-announcing devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.464  HD.768 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.471  HD.223 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing the penalties to motor vehicle dealers for certain sales of used police vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.472  HD.224 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 472) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize consolidated purchasing of alcoholic beverages by certain licensees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.497  HD.1765 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to proclamations of state of emergencies. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.538  HD.174 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
S.548  SD.1688 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.566  HD.1706 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recess for elementary school children. Education.
H.578  HD.105 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools. Education.
H.638  HD.1199 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 638) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to allow for school districts to collect fees associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education.
H.640  HD.1207 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
H.667  HD.514 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 667) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize school districts to offer early college planning and financing programs. Education.
H.668  HD.3748 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.670  HD.715 By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 670) of Brian W. Murray, David K. Muradian, Jr. and others for legislation to aid school district budgets for special education students who move during the school year. Education.
H.692  HD.1167 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.706  HD.2973 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 706) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance. Education.
H.714  HD.1161 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.744  HD.1206 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 744) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
H.787  HD.3998 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 787) of Shawn Dooley and others for the adoption of an order relative to the authority of the General Court or any other officer of the Commonwealth to enact laws which allow citizens to vote from anywhere but their specified polling place. Election Laws.
H.838  HD.449 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 838) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for early voting costs. Election Laws.
H.903  HD.1457 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 903) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.904  HD.1458 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.949  HD.1209 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 949) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.965  HD.1592 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.976  HD.504 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.977  HD.3878 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.999  HD.3574 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing an invasive species trust fund and responses to threats of invasive species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1019  HD.767 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1022  HD.3820 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1022) of David T. Vieira and others relative to beaver or muskrat-caused flooding mitigation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1023  HD.3828 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of David T. Vieira and others relative to hunting and fishing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1024  HD.3832 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of David T. Vieira and others relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1025  HD.3838 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of David T. Vieira and others relative to bow and arrow hunting near dwellings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1063  HD.3244 By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.1078  HD.1494 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.1085  HD.532 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
S.1131  SD.25 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Kelcourse, Bradford Hill, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote pet safety aka Crawford's Law. The Judiciary.
H.1132  HD.2450 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1153  HD.397 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Paul McMurtry, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1203  HD.1963 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Alan Silvia and others relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.
H.1208  HD.923 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1214  HD.1307 By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Daniel R. Carey and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1277  HD.353 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
H.1284  HD.1988 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of Kay Khan, Colleen M. Garry and Joseph D. McKenna relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Health Care Financing.
H.1335  HD.4047 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1335) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts collegiate athletic participation compensation act. Higher Education.
H.1340  HD.337 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to intercollegiate athletic compensation and rights. Higher Education.
H.1388  HD.1658 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.
H.1435  HD.498 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the display of the flag of the United States by certain condominium owners. Housing.
H.1465  HD.1232 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
H.1533  HD.1657 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1533) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to rent escrow. The Judiciary.
H.1534  HD.2657 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1534) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to establish criteria to assess the maturity of a minor seeking an abortion. The Judiciary.
H.1535  HD.2658 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1535) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. The Judiciary.
H.1539  HD.4000 By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of David F. DeCoste, Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
H.1563  HD.3044 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1565  HD.3995 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1576  HD.991 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
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.
H.1669  HD.1362 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
H.1760  HD.1570 By Representatives Lombardo of Billerica and Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Marc T. Lombardo, Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to abortion. The Judiciary.
H.1810  HD.500 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
H.1811  HD.506 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1811) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to the felony threshold for multiple offenses for the crime of theft. The Judiciary.
H.1880  HD.772 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
H.1884  HD.1442 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1884) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting registered sex offenders from changing names. The Judiciary.
H.1885  HD.4012 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1885) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to sexual harassment and discrimination policies in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
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.
H.1919  HD.225 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to protecting victims of domestic violence by increasing the penalties for certain assault or assault and battery on a family or household member violations. The Judiciary.
H.1931  HD.2192 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1931) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to fentanyl arrests. The Judiciary.
H.2013  HD.130 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of David Paul Linsky, Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna relative to wage rates for workers on certain low and moderate income housing construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2177  HD.1383 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2177) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2180  HD.1215 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2180) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2251  SD.1246 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. 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.
H.2274  HD.1753 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize trauma kits, so-called, and trained designees in certain public buildings. Public Health.
H.2282  HD.976 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2282) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the board of registration of psychologists be authorized to promulgate regulations relative to the reciprocity of psychologists. Public Health.
H.2285  HD.637 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.2294  HD.1543 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.2304  HD.1669 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2338  HD.2583 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of Kay Khan and others relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
H.2409  HD.3424 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2409) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others related to unborn victims of Down Syndrome. Public Health.
H.2443  HD.4038 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2443) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2444  HD.3230 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2444) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out-of-state vendors to lawfully licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2456  HD.106 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Peter J. Durant and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2466  HD.166 By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2466) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2474  HD.108 By Messrs. Hawkins of Attleboro and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of James K. Hawkins, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.2526  HD.703 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2526) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to licenses to carry firearms or the possession of firearm identification cards for holders of medical marijuana patient licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2529  HD.769 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2541  HD.227 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2541) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2542  HD.228 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2542) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2544  HD.1019 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2545  HD.1447 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2545) of Timothy R. Whelan, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a career incentive pay program within the Department of State Police to incentivize the further education of current officers and recruit diverse candidates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.
H.2550  HD.1684 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2550) of James Arciero and others relative to the retirement of members of regional planning agencies. Public Service.
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.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).
S.2598  SD.2581 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2598) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.2728  HD.635 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2728) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to public safety line of duty benefits. Public Service.
H.2759  HD.1043 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2759) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to provide creditable service for retirement purposes for teaching in parochial schools or in public or private academies. 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.
H.2785  HD.2136 By Representatives Sullivan of Abington and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2785) of Alyson M. Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to authorizing a cost of living increase for the employees of the State Legislature. Public Service.
H.2803  HD.2322 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to creditable service buy-back for veterans. Public Service.
S.2804  Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804).
H.2808  HD.1794 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
H.2811  HD.2783 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of James Arciero and others relative to income tax deductions for certain education debts paid by employers. Revenue.
H.2842  HD.657 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
H.2881  HD.1616 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2887  HD.107 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to providing for certain student loan repayment income tax deductions. Revenue.
H.2943  HD.352 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2953  HD.484 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael J. Soter and others relative to the calculation of gross taxable income to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
S.2960  SD.3184 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2960) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michael D'Ambra, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Public Service.
S.2961  SD.2725 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2961) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Rafael Valentin, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
S.2965  Senate, June 29, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2960) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michael D'Ambra, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2965).
S.2966  Senate, June 29, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2961) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Rafael Valentin, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2966).
H.2967  HD.3908 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2967) of Hannah Kane and others relative to allowing for certain tax deductions of business interest. Revenue.
H.3006  HD.634 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3006) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.
H.3013  HD.501 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.3014  HD.502 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue.
H.3017  HD.515 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to promote adoption of certain of dogs or cats from animal shelters by establishing tax credits for certain costs associated with said adoptions and by the creation of a motor vehicle registration plate. Revenue.
H.3019  HD.2187 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to providing for an exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax for certain armed forces medal recipients. Revenue.
H.3025  HD.1338 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to providing tax relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
H.3028  HD.1854 By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3028) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to the taxation of tools and machinery utilized in the repair of on-farm machinery. Revenue.
H.3055  HD.378 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3055) of Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income persons sixty-five years of age or older. Revenue.
H.3068  HD.322 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3068) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to the amount and valuation for eligibility for a tax exemption on commercial property. Revenue.
H.3069  HD.1452 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.3070  HD.1548 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to sales tax rebate financial relief for certain small businesses. Revenue.
H.3071  HD.1549 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3071) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to relief from the meals tax for certain small businesses. Revenue.
H.3072  HD.1550 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3072) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to state income tax payments for calendar years 2020 and 2021 for certain individuals. Revenue.
H.3076  HD.1443 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3076) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.3096  HD.1965 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3096) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to taxation of amounts granted to businesses through the federal CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program. Revenue.
H.3101  HD.191 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3101) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3120  HD.186 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3120) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3190  HD.1392 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3190) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Mindy Domb and others relative to establishing the official dinosaur of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3208  HD.513 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3209  HD.3758 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart the Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year as election worker appreciation 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.3332  HD.2997 By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and others relative to the inclusion of miniature beverage containers in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3376  HD.2035 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3379  HD.1211 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) 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.3384  HD.2292 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to national heritage areas. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3420  HD.1537 By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to dangerous high speed pursuits. Transportation.
H.3455  HD.256 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3455) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to designate United States highway Route 20 as a state historic highway. Transportation.
H.3509  HD.3057 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3509) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation.
H.3513  HD.2957 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of James M. Kelcourse and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to authorize motorcyclists to travel in the breakdown lanes during periods of heavy traffic. Transportation.
H.3552  HD.2162 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3552) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to the use of learner’s permits or junior operator licenses as government identification. Transportation.
H.3616  HD.476 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to authorize Massachusetts fallen firefighter memorial motorcycle license plates. Transportation.
H.3617  HD.527 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3617) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to license reinstatement fees for drivers without a conviction. Transportation.
H.3629  HD.235 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for failure to load vehicles to prevent dropping on public ways. Transportation.
H.3632  HD.348 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3632) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.
H.3667  HD.1387 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3667) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3690  HD.436 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3690) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to emergency medical technician certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3699  HD.232 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3699) of Timothy R. Whelan and others extending veterans status for the certain former members of the National Guard and reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3783  HD.3315 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3783) of Shawn Dooley and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to election integrity. Election Laws.
H.3833  HD.3314 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3833) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to further regulate elections and voting. Election Laws.
H.3841  HD.1351 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3841) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a permanent commission (including members of the General Court) to study the service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers. The Judiciary.
H.3888  HD.3282 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3888) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the purchase of new and pre-owned electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3898  An Act authorizing the town of Webster to grant additional liquor licenses
H.3961  HD.1451 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3961) of Peter J. Durant and Joseph D. McKenna relative to regulating the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The Judiciary.
H.4202  HD.4461 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others relative to waivers for non-fault overpayments of certain unemployment insurance benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4241  HD.4558 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost, Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Heather Worster, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
H.4442  An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices
H.4507  An Act relative to hemp and agriculture in the cannabis industry
H.4542  An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs
H.4547  An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
H.4555  An Act relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail
H.4595  An Act responding to the threat of invasive species
H.4696  An act relative to college athlete compensation
H.4853  An Act to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment.
H.5364  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.