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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Jennifer E. Benson Served 2009 - 2020 Democrat - 37th Middlesex

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  Jennifer.Benson@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 236
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2430
Fax:
617-722-2813
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3646 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer E. Benson relative to an applicant's eligibility for purchasing insurance offered by the Health Insurance Connector. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4363 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of [PETITIONERS LIST] [BACKING TEXT]. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.72  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.538 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 72) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing the public disclosure of quality indicators for the developmentally disabled. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.73  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1238 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 73) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.179  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2742 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.334  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.333 By Representatives Benson of Lunenburg and Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 334) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for an investigation by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relative to determining whether there are sufficient and appropriate services for low-incidence students with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.335  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.520 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of Jennifer E. Benson and Cory Atkins for legislation to grant additional aid to newly-created regional school districts. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.336  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.536 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a grant program to promote cost-effective, high quality in-district programs for students with disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.537  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.526 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.562  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.455 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 562) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the number of hours that polls are open for regional school district elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.579  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3060 By Representatives Fox of Boston and Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.661  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.501 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 661) of Jennifer E. Benson relative to the prevention of hazardous material release through underground tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.847  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.531 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 847) of Jennifer E. Benson, Jason M. Lewis and Denise Andrews for legislation to provide that cytologic screenings performed at the same time as annual physical examinations be separately billed by health care providers and paid by insurers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1199  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.509 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Jennifer E. Benson, Stephen L. DiNatale and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the criminal penalties for resisting arrest. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1200  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.534 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Jennifer E. Benson and Cory Atkins for legislation to require police departments in cities and towns to provide information to residents of the location of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1695  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.528 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Jennifer E. Benson relative to freelancers in the definition of employees under the labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2507  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.533 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2507) of Jennifer E. Benson relative to the taxation of personal property shipped or brought to the Commonwealth within six months of purchase. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2508  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2301 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of Jennifer E. Benson and Geoff Diehl relative to the taxation of condominiums. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3017  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.518 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to civil motor vehicle infractions by junior operators who are not emancipated. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3494  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3662 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Harvard be authorized to issue licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3497  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3663 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3497) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Harvard be exempt from laws governing certian improvements on public properties in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3498  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3661 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Harvard be authorized to appoint an elderly and disabled taxation aid committee. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3499  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3660 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3499) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of special police officers in the town of Harvard. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3609  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3794 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3609) of Jennifer E. Benson, Cory Atkins and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the community housing corporation in the town of Acton. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3776  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3949 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3776) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to transfer certain forest land to general municipal purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3826  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3988 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer E. Benson and Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for James Cooney, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4433  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4449 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4433) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the position of town collector in the town of Shirley be an appointed position. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4547  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4568 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Jennifer E. Benson, Cory Atkins and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that certain positions in the police department in the town of Acton be exempt from provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1897  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3272 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1897) of Robert Bowen for legislation to prohibit smoking in residences other than detached single family buildings. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.