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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative James J. Dwyer Served 2009 - 2018 Democrat - 30th Middlesex

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  James.Dwyer@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 254
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-2220
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617-626-0831
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2175 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure forensic service integrity. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2348 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal possession of rapid fire firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2659 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Adam G. Hinds, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Special Commission on Sports Gaming. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
  HD.4127 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the manufacturing, dispensing, distribution, or sale of certain controlled substances that result in death. The Judiciary.
  HD.4266 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to sale of devices that increase the rate of discharge of certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.4486 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to further regulate certain opioids or any derivative thereof. The Judiciary.
  HD.4598 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to protecting elders from bullying. Elder Affairs.
  HD.4599 By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
  HD.4822 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions by the General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the Council) to remove Timothy Q. Feeley from the office of Justice of the Superior Judicial Court of Essex County. The Judiciary.
  HD.4859 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Aaron Vega and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday for small business retailers. Revenue.
  HD.4956 By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to authorize a program to incentivize home ownership by veterans. The Judiciary.
H.102  HD.712 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to require proof of residency for public benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.103  HD.1076 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.105  HD.1166 By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 105) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to strengthening public assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.106  HD.1209 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 106) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to the use of direct cash assistance funds held on an electronic benefit transfer card or access device in a state other than the Commonwealth or a bordering state. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.107  HD.1231 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 107) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the child welfare system in the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.116  HD.1366 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 116) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.143  HD.1692 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 143) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.145  HD.1727 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Shawn Dooley and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to fairness in liquor licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.158  HD.1649 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.173  SD.1439 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of James T. Welch, Jason M. Lewis, James J. Dwyer, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.183  HD.1319 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.189  HD.561 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 189) of Denise Provost and others relative to local control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.192  SD.1564 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Kay Khan, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.193  HD.547 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 193) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the awarding of sheet metal work contracts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.195  HD.559 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the accessibility of hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
H.230  HD.908 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students. Education.
H.253  HD.1870 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 253) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to student data privacy. Education.
H.303  HD.458 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 303) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to informational technology upgrade reimbursements for next-generation Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System compliance. Education.
S.308  SD.1486 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education.
H.330  HD.166 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 330) of Chris Walsh and others relative to defining and providing screening for dyslexia for students. Education.
H.332  HD.175 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 332) of Chris Walsh, James J. Dwyer and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the state reimbursements for special education costs. Education.
H.336  HD.1481 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs.
H.337  HD.1492 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 337) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.348  HD.539 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 348) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals age sixty or older. Elder Affairs.
H.413  HD.1348 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.418  HD.295 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.419  HD.758 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.485  HD.1966 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.486  HD.1979 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 486) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services.
H.499  HD.819 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
S.517  SD.888 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, John F. Keenan, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency for mental health parity. Financial Services.
S.525  SD.774 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to require insurance coverage for emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services.
H.526  HD.510 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Sean Garballey, Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services.
H.527  HD.532 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services.
H.529  HD.2060 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
H.544  HD.1536 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
H.549  HD.1553 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms. Financial Services.
H.554  HD.1562 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Jack Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
H.555  HD.1464 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to insurance coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.572  HD.565 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.
H.574  HD.567 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 574) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.581  HD.1589 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.602  HD.433 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing.
H.629  HD.2048 By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to the public safety on certain college and university campuses in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
H.632  HD.1596 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.636  HD.708 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Marc T. Lombardo and others that veterans of the armed services be considered residents for the purpose of admission and tuition expenses for state colleges, community colleges or universities. Higher Education.
H.638  HD.628 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 638) of Paul W. Mark and others for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court relative to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
H.639  HD.1922 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
S.652  SD.923 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
H.657  HD.938 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 657) of Michael S. Day and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations relative to the comprehensive permit law. Housing.
H.658  HD.1305 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Michael S. Day and others relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
H.674  HD.984 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 674) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing authority executive director contracts. Housing.
S.687  SD.2047 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education.
H.694  HD.1186 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to the public housing application process. Housing.
H.740  HD.871 By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary.
H.749  HD.1047 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of William Crocker and others relative to felonious assault and battery of a police officer. The Judiciary.
H.765  HD.951 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Michael S. Day and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.
H.773  HD.1404 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Michelle M. DuBois, Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
H.795  HD.1329 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
H.814  HD.662 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to notarization fees. The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.884 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary.
H.845  HD.1584 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.870  HD.1552 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
H.978  HD.177 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the jurisdiction of the courts within the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary.
H.983  HD.67 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. The Judiciary.
H.986  HD.70 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.
H.988  HD.1299 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the definition of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
H.1002  HD.542 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1005  HD.632 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1007  HD.1316 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1030  HD.1432 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Paul McMurtry and others that the Director of the Department of Unemployment Assistance redesign the DUA QUEST online service revenue system for employers and third party agents. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1033  HD.2053 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1040  HD.606 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of John W. Scibak, Robert M. Koczera and James J. Dwyer for legislation to provide funding to the Massachusetts Workforce Professionals Association to support one stop career centers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1055  HD.1783 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to prohibit possession of open containers of marijuana or marijuana products in the passenger area of motor vehicles. Marijuana Policy.
H.1064  HD.81 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1065  HD.126 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1078  HD.788 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1080  HD.1502 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to inspections of kennels or catteries and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1082  HD.1795 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of Thomas J. Calter and others that cities and towns be authorized to establish community safe school funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1084  SD.512 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Cynthia S. Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Barbara A. L'Italien, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1091  SD.1630 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a restoration center in Middlesex County. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1103  SD.1921 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1110  HD.488 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1144  HD.858 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.1146  HD.1176 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
H.1153  HD.1103 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the administration of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.1162  HD.1916 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
H.1169  HD.199 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to allow optometrists to treat glaucoma and ocular abnormalities of the human eye and the adjoining and adjacent tissue. Public Health.
H.1177  HD.1541 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health.
H.1178  HD.1564 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1178) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
H.1199  HD.1422 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
H.1200  HD.1425 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Paul McMurtry and others that continuing education necessary for the renewal of a physician’s certificate of registration include courses on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments. Public Health.
S.1205  SD.545 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health.
H.1225  HD.1592 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of John W. Scibak, Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
H.1236  HD.1211 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to the membership of the Department of Fire Services Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1237  HD.1212 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to designating the position of State Fire Marshal as a Governor’s Cabinet position. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1238  HD.1929 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1238) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1242  HD.1773 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1245  HD.1258 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1258  HD.1896 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to establish technical rescue regions in the Commonwealth to coordinate certain rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1268  HD.1123 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1268) of Paul R. Heroux and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of manufactured wood products and light weight wood frame truss assemblies, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1273  SD.1465 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1275  HD.1549 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1279  HD.481 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the elevator inspection fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1300  SD.852 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lock-up facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1317  HD.381 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1326  HD.893 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1326) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to residency of certain police, fire and fire alarm division employees. Public Service.
H.1328  HD.1505 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to members of the Devens Fire Department. Public Service.
H.1359  HD.860 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1359) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
H.1361  HD.1347 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.1362  HD.937 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service.
S.1368  SD.293 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1376  SD.1120 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of James E. Timilty, James J. Dwyer, Timothy R. Whelan and Rady Mom for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1423  SD.192 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of John F. Keenan, Michael F. Rush, James J. Dwyer, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase membership in the PRIM Board. Public Service.
H.1426  HD.213 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.1437  HD.364 By Messrs. Puppolo of Springfield and Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and José F. Tosado and others for legislation to provide special line-of-duty death benefits to public safety officers. Public Service.
H.1438  HD.485 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining agreements with non-commissioned officers of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.1443  HD.763 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Daniel J. Ryan and others that provision be made for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.
H.1444  HD.822 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1444) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to medical and physical fitness examinations for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.1446  HD.1138 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish the Robert T. Kilduff firefighters cancer network. Public Service.
H.1449  HD.215 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1449) 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.1455  HD.1670 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.1459  HD.1886 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
H.1463  HD.1876 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to include police officers of the University of Massachusetts in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.1469  HD.783 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue.
H.1476  HD.844 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Bruce J. Ayers and others that certain fraternal organizations be exempt from the tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
H.1478  HD.1222 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.1480  HD.288 By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to providing for certain student loan repayment income tax deductions. Revenue.
S.1481  SD.875 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of James E. Timilty, Aaron Vega, Jack Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.
H.1497  HD.1224 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of William L. Crocker, Jr. and others relative to providing tax credits for certain caregivers, foster care caregivers and legal guardians. Revenue.
H.1501  HD.1382 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to closing off-shore tax haven loopholes. Revenue.
H.1558  HD.417 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the collection and administration of all taxes imposed on remote sellers. Revenue.
H.1574  HD.262 By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1574) of David Paul Linsky, Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.
H.1576  HD.704 By Messrs. Lombardo of Billerica and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Marc T. Lombardo, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.1577  HD.711 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to reducing the income tax to five percent. Revenue.
H.1578  HD.715 By Representatives Lombardo of Billerica and O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Marc T. Lombardo, Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.
H.1582  HD.1371 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1582) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a college tuition income tax deduction. Revenue.
H.1583  HD.1379 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue.
H.1586  HD.1452 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1586) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to taxation of school supplies purchased by certain educators. Revenue.
H.1588  HD.1454 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to motion pictures filmed in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.1643  HD.610 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.1661  HD.55 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1678  SD.43 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Michael D. Brady, Danielle W. Gregoire, Linda Dean Campbell, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the establishment of a Massachusetts municipal lobbying policy. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1685  HD.779 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1693  SD.864 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1693) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marc T. Lombardo and James J. Dwyer for legislation establishing a special commission to identify a suitable location for a justice complex in Southern Middlesex County. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1695  HD.1235 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to require the biennial review of rules and regulations with an economic impact on small businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1696  HD.1277 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1696) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the first Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving day as small business weekend. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1733  HD.668 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1758  HD.718 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to prohibit the use of double poles by utility companies for longer than ninety days. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1780  HD.1672 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1780) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to ensure safe maintenance of utility poles and wires. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1827  HD.777 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1827) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to beneficiary designation on motor vehicle registration. Transportation.
H.1868  HD.1407 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Paul McMurtry and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to make driving records available online for informational purposes. Transportation.
H.1875  HD.1080 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to requiring the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on road repair. Transportation.
H.1916  HD.1845 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
H.1921  HD.1683 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of James Arciero and others for legislation to exempt Gold Star annuity payments issued by the Commonwealth from being declared as income. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1926  HD.1991 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1939  HD.1853 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the acceleration of state repayments to municipalities for veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1953  HD.2200 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1954  HD.2425 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1956  HD.2114 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1956) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission known as the Brain Injury Commission (including members of the General Court) to review data concerning the epidemiology of brain injuries. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1958  HD.2324 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1959  HD.2233 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the care of children, adults and families with complex medical conditions and special health care needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1961  HD.2412 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the suspension of benefits by the Department of Transitional Assistance for persons convicted of certain crimes against the person. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1966  SD.1094 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Michael O. Moore, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, RoseLee Vincent, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to life cycle costs for long term pavement solutions. Transportation.
H.1967  HD.2301 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1971  HD.2709 By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.1992  HD.2298 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2048  SD.2118 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and James J. Dwyer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dean Canada, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.2052  SD.2112 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.
H.2060  HD.2898 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of John W. Scibak and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.
H.2063  HD.2748 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2063) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the calculation of special education reimbursement amounts. Education.
H.2064  HD.2755 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to include transportation costs in the special education reimbursement program. Education.
H.2065  HD.2760 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education.
H.2070  HD.2344 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the construction and reconstruction of rooms in licensed nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.2072  HD.2510 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.
H.2091  HD.2500 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to voter registration. Election Laws.
H.2113  HD.2382 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2166  HD.2256 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.2176  HD.1535 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2176) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
H.2193  HD.2309 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.
H.2241  HD.2639 By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2241) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing.
H.2274  HD.2851 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
H.2276  HD.2107 By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2276) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers in interactions with persons on the autism spectrum who are victims or witnesses to crimes, or suspected or convicted of crimes. The Judiciary.
H.2289  HD.2773 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to criminalizing sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary.
H.2305  HD.2762 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary.
H.2306  HD.2763 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2306) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Victim and Witness Assistance Board assume the management and administration of the Garden of Peace memorial garden in the city of Boston . The Judiciary.
H.2307  HD.2768 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2307) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the penalties for operating motor vehicles after license suspension or revocation. The Judiciary.
S.2318  SD.2487 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Barbara A. L'Italien, David M. Rogers, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote health, safety and well-being in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2319  HD.2408 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the penalties for heroin trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.2332  HD.2870 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.2389  HD.2341 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2389) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to placing oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2394  HD.2429 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2426  HD.2481 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of David M. Rogers and others relative to abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2453  HD.2416 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to electronic prescribing of opiates and other controlled substances. Public Health.
H.2463  HD.2888 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to optometrists and treatment of eye disorders. Public Health.
H.2474  HD.2156 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of William Smitty Pignatelli, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.2479  HD.2916 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health.
H.2481  HD.2141 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2481) of Ruth B. Balser, Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to require automatic sprinkler protection systems in certain housing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2482  HD.2345 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2482) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2484  HD.2517 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require the use of seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2486  HD.2720 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the use of seat belts on certain school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2488  HD.2866 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2488) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to standards and qualifications for the positions of fire chief and chief engineer in cities, towns, fire districts and authorities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2515  HD.2154 By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to disability benefits for incapacitated public employees. Public Service.
H.2525  HD.2935 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Daniel Cullinane and others relative to the composition of the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
H.2535  HD.2863 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2540  HD.2387 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Dylan Fernandes and others relative to joint purchasing group committee membership. Public Service.
H.2554  HD.2654 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2554) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing pension benefits for certain retired teachers and public employees. Public Service.
H.2568  HD.2848 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to Group Insurance Commission healthcare premium contributions. Public Service.
H.2569  HD.2867 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to out of pocket health expenses for active and retired employees, their dependents and survivors. Public Service.
H.2679  HD.2635 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2679) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to the disclosure of financial impacts on cities and town due to state regulation changes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2698  HD.2527 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2749  HD.2556 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2749) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be directed to collect contact information of license applicants for use in case of emergencies. Transportation.
H.2821  HD.3072 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standards for medical gas piping systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2823  HD.3525 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2842  HD.3156 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the minimum about of school aid available to municipalities. Education.
H.2866  HD.3503 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2866) of James J. O'Day and others relative to development of special education services for children. Education.
H.2872  HD.3451 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to develop screening procedures for students for dyslexia and other potential indicators of neurological learning disabilities. Education.
H.2889  HD.3573 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to licensing home care and home health services. Elder Affairs.
H.2936  HD.3123 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2936) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2995  HD.3235 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2995) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.
H.3001  HD.3432 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a board of directors at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center . Higher Education.
H.3008  HD.963 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Michael S. Day and others relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.
H.3048  HD.2702 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3048) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. The Judiciary.
H.3053  HD.3486 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
H.3158  HD.3060 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3169  HD.1813 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to regulating the sale of certain edible marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.3194  HD.1213 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to prohibiting purchases of marijuana by persons using direct cash assistance funds held on electronic benefit transfer cards or access devices. Marijuana Policy.
H.3236  HD.3457 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3236) of Sean Garballey and others relative to autism training for medical specialists. Public Health.
H.3237  HD.3455 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
H.3240  HD.3017 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3240) of Kate Hogan and others relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
H.3257  HD.3570 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize municipal police training committee and the creation of crisis intervention team programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3278  HD.3108 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3278) of Nick Collins and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service.
H.3279  HD.3112 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Nick Collins and others relative to cancer related disability or death retirement benefits for survivors of certain fire fighters. Public Service.
H.3289  HD.3014 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service.
H.3482  HD.1817 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3482) of Brian Murray and others relative to providing for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.
H.3576  HD.1484 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review the feasibility and effectiveness of the creation of an on-campus assault review board. Higher Education.
H.3582  HD.1044 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3582) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to charging or holding pharmacists or pharmacies responsible for certain fee related claims. The Judiciary.
H.3591  HD.3279 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3591) of John H. Rogers and others relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
H.3593  HD.3327 By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3593) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to substance use and alcohol addiction centers and clinics in low income municipalities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3594  HD.2918 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3598  HD.3349 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3598) of Sheila C. Harrington, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.
H.3614  HD.1158 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3614) of Carmine L. Gentile, Natalie Higgins and others relative to the tracking and testing of sexual assault kits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3620  HD.1701 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3620) of John W. Scibak and others relative to state job postings. Public Service.
H.3621  HD.1936 By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
H.3625  HD.3609 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3625) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
H.3652  HD.3910 Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017.
H.3657  HD.3882 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, William J. Crocker, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3698  HD.3896 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the disclosure of customer proprietary information by internet service providers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3732  HD.4011 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3732) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and James J. Dwyer (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to prohibit marijuana establishments other than registered medical marijuana dispensaries. Marijuana Policy. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3765  HD.4013 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.
H.3766  HD.3888 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to prohibit certain telecommunications or internet service providers from collecting personal information from customers without express written approval. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3797  HD.3904 By Messrs. Berthiaume of Spencer and Smola of Warren, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Sturbridge as the Trooper Thomas L. Clardy memorial bridge. Transportation.
H.3798  HD.3905 By Messrs. Berthiaume of Spencer and Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to designate a certain road in the town of Charlton as the Trooper Thomas L. Clardy way. Transportation.
H.3812  HD.3970 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul Tucker and others relative to trafficking carfentanil or any salt or derivative thereof. The Judiciary.
H.3835  HD.4006 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to the right of Abatement AB Initio for certain individuals. The Judiciary.
H.3944  HD.4208 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to access of level 1 sex offender information by the Department of Early Education and Care, pre-kindergarten schools and certain child care programs or providers. The Judiciary.
H.3985  HD.4194 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to the display of the flag of the United States by certain condominium owners. Housing.
H.4104  HD.4282 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to background checks by the Department of Youth Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4166  HD.4268 By Representatives Silvia of Fall River and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to designate the boardwalk at Heritage State Park in the city of Fall River as the Robert Correia boardwalk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4323  HD.4496 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.4378  HD.4684 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as school resource officers. Education.
H.4541  HD.4664 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others that the Department of Developmental Services be authorized to incorporate an employment program within the Community Based Day Support Services programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4944  HD.5213 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and James J. Dwyer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Lawrence Jordan, an employee of the Department of Transportation. Public Service.
H.4960  HD.4975 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the distribution of certain public funds used by National Grid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.