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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Joseph D. McKenna Republican - 18th Worcester

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  SD.3490 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.
  HD.4561 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
  HD.4788 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to artificial intelligence disclosures. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
  HD.5357 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance. Transportation.
  HD.5374 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.40  HD.2559 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 40) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to ensuring appropriate expenditure of fair share funds received from persons reporting incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.80  SD.2076 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.82  HD.260 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.88  HD.1801 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
H.119  HD.172 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to further regulate eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.121  HD.2723 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 121) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to authorize retail drive-up curbside pickup for the sale of medical and recreational marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.122  HD.1399 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others for legislation to establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat opioid use disorder. Cannabis Policy.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.148  HD.412 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 148) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to authorize a livable home modification grant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.156  HD.295 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) 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.157  HD.963 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.159  HD.601 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.171  HD.3286 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.186  HD.2084 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 186) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to foster care recruitment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.191  HD.1014 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.271  SD.1577 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 271) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools. Education.
H.286  HD.2368 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Peter J. Durant and Joseph D. McKenna relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.314  HD.2483 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to licensing of dog day care businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.341  HD.2006 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to transparency in health club cancellation policies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.387  HD.187 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.396  HD.1372 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 396) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.414  HD.2018 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 414) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.447  HD.651 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.
H.463  HD.4061 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
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.
H.507  HD.2066 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 507) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education.
H.511  HD.189 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Hannah Kane and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.512  HD.190 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 512) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to authorize school districts to collect fees associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education.
H.558  HD.350 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.582  HD.1602 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 582) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance. Education.
H.587  HD.3000 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 587) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Joseph D. McKenna and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) 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.614  HD.1175 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.624  HD.3449 By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Kate Donaghue and others relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.
H.629  HD.830 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.632  HD.191 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
H.649  HD.2201 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
H.687  HD.1365 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws.
H.695  HD.3048 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes. Election Laws.
H.700  HD.2087 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.
H.718  HD.140 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 718) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to early voting cost reimbursements for cities and towns. Election Laws.
H.720  HD.1293 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to establishing identification at the voting polls. Election Laws.
H.734  HD.2390 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.826  HD.1228 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (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. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.835  HD.253 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.843  HD.2715 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.
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.
H.912  HD.849 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.925  HD.2708 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to further regulate deer hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.992  HD.2887 By Representatives D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.1004  HD.602 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services.
H.1010  HD.3148 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1010) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
H.1047  HD.3039 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to eliminating surcharges for motor vehicle inspection violations. Financial Services.
H.1052  HD.1744 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for special enrollment in certain health plans in the state health insurance exchange. Financial Services.
H.1061  HD.1061 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1084  HD.2228 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and others relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1108  HD.3168 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1108) of James J. O'Day, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to healthcare coverage for medically necessary behavioral health bundled services delivered through community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.
S.1166  SD.237 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1195  HD.213 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1296  HD.377 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.1314  HD.2966 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to statewide public housing applications and the centralized waitlist system. Housing.
H.1321  HD.824 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing.
H.1322  HD.847 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1322) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the definition of affordable housing. Housing.
H.1323  HD.852 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1323) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to affordable housing. Housing.
H.1347  HD.202 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1347) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the establishment of a special commission to study condominium law. Housing.
H.1462  HD.2696 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
H.1463  HD.2765 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of David F. DeCoste, Kelly W. Pease and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the injury or termination of human embryos and fetuses prior to birth. The Judiciary.
H.1465  HD.4051 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to rent escrow. The Judiciary.
H.1466  HD.4066 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to performing or attempting to perform abortions sought because of Down syndrome. The Judiciary.
H.1479  HD.603 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to making deposits to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund from certain judicial fines and fees. The Judiciary.
H.1480  HD.1504 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) 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.1481  HD.1512 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1481) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1514  HD.1358 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.
H.1527  HD.857 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Susan Williams Gifford, Joseph D. McKenna and Steven George Xiarhos relative to violent protection orders. The Judiciary.
H.1529  HD.3923 By Representatives González of Springfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Carlos González, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to discrimination in the leasing of certain dwelling units. The Judiciary.
H.1558  HD.1580 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The Judiciary.
H.1569  HD.1718 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of school bus stops. The Judiciary.
H.1572  HD.1746 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent. The Judiciary.
H.1590  HD.2090 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish mandatory post release supervision. The Judiciary.
H.1594  HD.223 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
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.
H.1760  HD.178 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Adam Scanlon, Hannah Kane and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.
H.1770  HD.1269 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1770) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to prohibiting child sex dolls. The Judiciary.
H.1771  HD.1276 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
H.1772  HD.1283 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1772) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to penalties for possession of dangerous weapons by persons in the custody of certain correctional facilities. The Judiciary.
H.1773  HD.1287 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
H.1774  HD.1296 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to prohibiting registered sex offenders from changing names. The Judiciary.
H.1775  HD.1300 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1775) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to sexual harassment and discrimination policies in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1776  HD.1320 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1776) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to protecting domestic violence victims. The Judiciary.
H.1777  HD.1354 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1777) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to indecent assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1778  HD.1377 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1778) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to nondisclosure agreements relative to sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.1779  HD.1379 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida 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.1780  HD.1381 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1780) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to statewide standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers. The Judiciary.
H.1783  HD.1383 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1783) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Joseph D. McKenna and Kelly W. Pease relative to informed consent prior to the performance of certain chemical abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1784  HD.1390 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1784) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Joseph D. McKenna and Kelly W. Pease relative to preserving maternal life and the life of unborn children in the performance of abortions or instances of miscarriages. The Judiciary.
H.1785  HD.1393 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Joseph D. McKenna relative to prohibiting abortions because of the diagnosis of Down syndrome in unborn children. The Judiciary.
H.1828  HD.2698 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1828) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to penalties for assault and battery upon a corrections officer or other Department of Correction staff person. The Judiciary.
H.1829  HD.2706 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1829) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Joseph D. McKenna relative to hunter harassment. The Judiciary.
H.1904  HD.2016 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1904) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to individuals performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1953  HD.177 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2003  HD.3837 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2003) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to mental health and suicide prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2061  HD.3927 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2073  HD.255 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) 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.
H.2160  HD.387 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2160) 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.2178  HD.3108 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2185  HD.831 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the charitable donation of not readily marketable food. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.2218  HD.3273 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Kay Khan and others relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
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.
H.2244  HD.953 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to consumer access and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
S.2247  SD.1986 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2247) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the annual fee for veterans' license plates. Transportation.
H.2256  HD.1221 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
H.2277  HD.1427 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to unborn victims of Down Syndrome. Public Health.
H.2322  HD.2362 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida 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.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2386  SD.2564 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2386) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Matt Blazes, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Public Service.
H.2422  HD.600 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2423  HD.1121 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2424  HD.3881 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2479  Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2479).
S.2493  SD.2830 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2493) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Sutton to grant real property abatements to certain military personnel. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2532  HD.1839 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2532) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to include certain police officers disabled by cardiac disease in the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
S.2539  Senate, December 28, 2023 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to cyber incident response; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., that the Office of Information Technology consider cloud computing service options under certain circumstances; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539).
S.2559  An Act relative to crumbling concrete foundations
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.2629  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2629).
S.2660  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 271) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).
H.2665  HD.1200 By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) 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.2667  HD.174 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
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)
H.2758  HD.884 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2758) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to expanding the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2784  HD.2372 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2784) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to taxation of student loan repayments. Revenue.
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).
H.2835  HD.1275 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Steven S. Howitt, Kelly W. Pease and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.
H.2839  HD.2442 By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
H.2840  HD.1713 By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Donald H. Wong and others relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100 percent disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.2841  HD.1706 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.
H.2842  HD.1708 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the corporate minimum excise tax. Revenue.
H.2846  HD.1712 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.2850  HD.2070 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
H.2851  HD.2518 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2851) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a fund to be known as the fair share transparency and accountability fund to be used for education and transportation purposes. Revenue.
H.2853  HD.184 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the income tax deduction of business interest. Revenue.
H.2902  HD.239 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2902) 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.2903  HD.241 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2903) of Mathew J. Muratore and Joseph D. McKenna relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue.
H.2924  HD.271 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2924) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans'. Revenue.
H.2932  HD.2376 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
S.2934  An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth
H.2948  HD.2728 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to establishing a tax credit for veterans' license plates. Revenue.
H.2953  HD.175 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.
H.2954  HD.176 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.3010  HD.69 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3010) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to reducing certificate of organization fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3011  HD.70 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3011) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3239  HD.3425 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, 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.3296  HD.592 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.
H.3345  HD.2629 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to prohibit vehicles operating on a spare tire from driving in the passing lane. Transportation.
H.3348  HD.2763 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to limit motor vehicle dealer documentation fees. Transportation.
H.3349  HD.3049 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3349) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna relative to roadways and road markings. Transportation.
H.3355  HD.713 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation.
H.3409  HD.290 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expenditures for maintaining, repairing, improving, and constructing municipal ways and bridges and other eligible municipal projects. Transportation.
H.3506  HD.3143 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3508  HD.2740 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3508) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3511  HD.2030 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3511) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3525  HD.327 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3525) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to parking at certain airports for disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3532  HD.320 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Adam Scanlon, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to emergency medical technician certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3541  HD.206 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3541) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3567  HD.500 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3567) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education.
H.3664  HD.3318 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to providing for a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians. Revenue.
H.3666  HD.1007 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3666) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue.
H.3684  HD.68 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3684) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3698  HD.385 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3698) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to tow lien reform. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3699  HD.390 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3699) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3863  HD.4122 By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the maintenance of records on the transfer of firearms, rifles, shotguns, machine guns and ammunition. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3891  HD.4218 By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack, Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the retirement benefits of Brian Murphy, a uniformed member of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.4087  An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
H.4096  HD.4491 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.
H.4145  HD.4592 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to pediatric cancer research. Public Health.
H.4162  An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans
H.4213  An Act creating a sick leave bank for Kelly Wheeler, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services
H.4276  An Act to secure while improving fans' tickets
H.4329  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4387  An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4420  An Act relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools
H.4425  An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools
H.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4562  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4564  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4616  An Act to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculations
H.4704  An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children
H.4802  An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
H.4836  An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape
H.4915  An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows
H.4917  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4919  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4982  An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
H.5096  An Act authorizing the town of Uxbridge to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
H.458  HD.2536 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Carol Mattes and others relative to parental rights in education. Education. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.