Fourth Division Chair
James.O'Day@mahouse.gov
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S.29 | SD.1992 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler, James J. O'Day, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city manager of the city of Worcester to appoint the chair of the Worcester redevelopment authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.41 | SD.2000 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael O. Moore, Barbara L'Italien, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify municipal authority regarding cash sureties. The Judiciary. | |
S.64 | SD.1874 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mary S. Keefe, Christine P. Barber, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary. | |
S.69 | SD.1363 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Aaron Vega, Jay D. Livingstone, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a health incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.71 | SD.1001 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Aaron Vega, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.76 | HD.2867 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Nick Collins and others for legislation to enhance opportunities for children in the custody of the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.79 | HD.1343 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.84 | SD.1484 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Barbara L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an interagency child abuse and neglect prevention task force. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.90 | SD.289 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Thomas M. McGee, Paul J. Donato, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, RoseLee Vincent and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to foster care children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.91 | HD.2468 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for the establishment of an access to healthcare task force (including members of the General Court) for former foster youth to review the barriers of access to healthcare for youth who are aging out or have aged out of the care of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.102 | SD.924 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Karen E. Spilka, Marjorie C. Decker, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the department of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.103 | SD.984 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 103) of Karen E. Spilka, David M. Nangle, Michelle M. DuBois, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the office of the child advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.107 | SD.95 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Daniel A. Wolf, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote employment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.119 | HD.231 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.122 | SD.317 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 122) of Daniel A. Wolf, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the planning and development of sustainable communities. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
H.129 | HD.1027 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 129) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to provide equal access to evaluations for children with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.143 | SD.1053 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 143) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Carolyn C. Dykema, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the privacy of consumer financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.146 | SD.1769 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 146) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family financial protection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.160 | HD.1593 | By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.167 | HD.2725 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 167) of Nick Collins and others relative to the licensing of refrigeration technicians working on residential or light commercial refrigeration systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.214 | SD.1654 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
S.219 | SD.642 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote local economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
H.222 | HD.270 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.226 | HD.609 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.262 | SD.743 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language opportunity for our kids. Education. | |
H.267 | HD.1829 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of John W. Scibak and others relative to access to telemedicine services by allowing certain clinicians to be credentialed and allowing for coverage of such services by all payers and the Medicaid program. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.268 | SD.1762 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal early education and full-day kindergarten. Education. | |
S.283 | SD.776 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, James J. O'Day, James B. Eldridge and Chris Walsh for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from discrimination against those providing special education services to Massachusetts students. Education. | |
S.291 | SD.1066 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Anne M. Gobi, Joan B. Lovely, Claire D. Cronin, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to geography education. Education. | |
S.294 | SD.730 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Shawn Dooley, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide time to develop better measures of and assistance for student learning. Education. | |
H.297 | HD.1756 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 297) of Sarah K. Peake, Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to coordinating the availability of transit services to employees of existing and expanding businesses by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
S.297 | SD.1401 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Marjorie C. Decker, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to further defining the role of school resource officers. Education. | |
H.302 | HD.1377 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to establish a local economic development assistance program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
S.318 | SD.332 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Thomas M. McGee, Brian M. Ashe, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical education in public schools. Education. | |
H.319 | HD.1129 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to turnaround plans for underperforming schools. Education. | |
S.350 | SD.128 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Daniel A. Wolf, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to just cause terminations. Education. | |
S.352 | SD.1441 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael F. Rush, Brian A. Joyce, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
S.360 | SD.1308 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s. Elder Affairs. | |
S.371 | SD.41 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid eligibility for seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
S.374 | SD.1027 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws. | |
H.386 | HD.2207 | By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kenneth I. Gordon, James M. Cantwell and others relative to social media password privacy for school students. Education. | |
H.388 | HD.909 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Danielle W. Gregoire, Denise Provost and James J. O’Day relative to charter revocation of charter schools. Education. | |
H.392 | HD.71 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 392) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education. | |
H.393 | HD.72 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education. | |
H.418 | HD.2664 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to prohibit the withholding of diplomas to students meeting all requirements except a score on a state standardized test. Education. | |
H.423 | HD.2704 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 423) of Kay Khan and others relative to enhancing the educational opportunities for expectant and parenting students. Education. | |
H.443 | HD.677 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to support schools and communities in increasing opportunities for physical activity. Education. | |
H.462 | HD.3114 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to develop a high quality pre-kindergarten education grant program. Education. | |
H.491 | HD.259 | By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to geography education. Education. | |
H.494 | HD.1322 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to exempt employees of public school districts from fees associated with background checks. Education. | |
H.498 | HD.2211 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to provide the highest quality education through access of innovative and research-based language education instructional programs. Education. | |
H.516 | HD.2975 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Affairs. | |
H.520 | HD.2456 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
H.521 | HD.664 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care. Elder Affairs. | |
H.523 | HD.454 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Kate Hogan and others relative to senior hoarding. Elder Affairs. | |
H.525 | HD.87 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to providing retroactive capital reimbursement for a certain nursing facility in the town of Holden. Elder Affairs. | |
H.526 | HD.1412 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression within the Department of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs. | |
S.567 | SD.1452 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 567) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, James J. O'Day, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing. | |
S.579 | SD.996 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of James B. Eldridge, Peter V. Kocot, Timothy R. Madden, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
S.580 | SD.1023 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of James B. Eldridge, James J. O'Day, Anne M. Gobi, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to preserve eligibility for PACE program and certain waivered participants. Health Care Financing. | |
S.582 | SD.1038 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of James B. Eldridge, James J. O'Day, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the countable assets of medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing. | |
S.608 | SD.1223 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan, Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
S.617 | SD.803 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Mark C. Montigny, John V. Fernandes, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to fully apply telemedicine coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
S.619 | SD.1756 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Mark C. Montigny, James B. Eldridge, Jennifer L. Flanagan, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transfer of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
H.623 | HD.1080 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge and others relative to the disposition of public lands with conservation protected status. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
S.623 | SD.561 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of Michael O. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing. | |
S.646 | SD.42 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
S.647 | SD.44 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Jose F. Tosado, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure effective health care cost control. Health Care Financing. | |
S.651 | SD.1346 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Harriette L. Chandler, James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation for reimbursement for costs of the ‘Learning Contract’. Higher Education. | |
S.652 | SD.1347 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Harriette L. Chandler, James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation to expand UMMS class size and allow up to 25 non-Massachusetts residents. Higher Education. | |
S.653 | SD.1348 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Harriette L. Chandler, James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation relative to in-state tuition retention for UMMS. Higher Education. | |
S.676 | SD.435 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Chris Walsh, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education. | |
S.680 | SD.1016 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Karen E. Spilka, Benjamin Swan, Marjorie C. Decker, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education. | |
S.690 | SD.1215 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Harriette L. Chandler, Frank I. Smizik, Benjamin Swan, Cynthia S. Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Housing. | |
H.752 | HD.496 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.756 | HD.2752 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 756) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
S.786 | SD.1770 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
H.786 | HD.789 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 786) 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. | |
S.802 | SD.1491 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Tom Sannicandro, Sean Garballey, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary. | |
H.804 | HD.3433 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to protect families from adverse financial conditions caused by unreasonable debt. Financial Services. | |
H.840 | HD.2945 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 840) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the reporting of credit transactions of consumers by financial or consumer lending institutions following bankruptcies. Financial Services. | |
S.842 | SD.1387 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Marjorie C. Decker, Jose F. Tosado, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to decriminalize non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary. | |
H.843 | HD.3343 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to mandate health insurance coverage for certain brain injury rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
H.888 | HD.2615 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 888) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services. | |
H.900 | HD.272 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 900) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to requiring certain insurance policies to include coverage for nicotine based and non-nicotine based smoking cessation products. Financial Services. | |
H.901 | HD.469 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to Lyme disease treatment health insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
H.915 | HD.464 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to the fixing or establishing of certain motor vehicle insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
H.948 | HD.1046 | By Messrs. Scibak of South Hadley and Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to update the contraceptive coverage equity law to require insurance carriers to provide all contraceptive methods without a co-pay. Financial Services. | |
H.964 | HD.1023 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to preserve affordable health coverage for residents of the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
H.965 | HD.1107 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to compare total health care spending with projected single payer health care system spending. Health Care Financing. | |
H.966 | HD.1658 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing. | |
S.966 | SD.673 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.969 | SD.878 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 969) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Tackey Chan, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve vocational training opportunities for unemployed workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.979 | HD.1730 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) 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. | |
S.981 | SD.1273 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.983 | SD.1423 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Karen E. Spilka, Harriette L. Chandler, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.984 | HD.1690 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to eliminate copays and deductibles for certain high-value and low-cost prescription drugs and treatments. Health Care Financing. | |
H.985 | HD.1089 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
H.987 | HD.2327 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Sean Garballey and others relative to medical assistance recipients’ assets. Health Care Financing. | |
H.988 | HD.667 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
H.989 | HD.670 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid expansion. Health Care Financing. | |
H.997 | HD.401 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing. | |
S.1007 | SD.1048 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1007) of Karen E. Spilka, Patricia A. Haddad, Jason M. Lewis, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards of companies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1008 | SD.1853 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Karen E. Spilka, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1009 | HD.2589 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1009) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide for primary and preventative health care services for certain children in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
S.1025 | SD.1367 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the Department of Mental Health's citizen boards. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
H.1026 | HD.1151 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1036 | HD.779 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of Ellen Story and others relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1039 | HD.1067 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education. | |
H.1041 | HD.3220 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
S.1051 | SD.520 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
H.1055 | HD.2540 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to increase the share of courses taught by full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty. Higher Education. | |
H.1061 | HD.1035 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education. | |
H.1064 | HD.840 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator L’Italien, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
H.1066 | HD.1153 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education. | |
H.1068 | HD.3165 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Tom Sannicandro, Michael Moore and others relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
H.1070 | HD.3169 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Tom Sannicandro, Michael Moore and others for legislation to exempt residents of the Commonwealth from payment of tuition or mandatory curriculum fees at community colleges. Higher Education. | |
S.1077 | SD.1101 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
S.1094 | SD.1113 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1094) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parking Advancements for the Revitalization of Communities (PARC). Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
S.1116 | SD.307 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of William N. Brownsberger, Sarah K. Peake, Chris Walsh, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish civil and criminal penalties for the female genital mutilation of minors. Public Health. | |
S.1118 | SD.1148 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1118) of Harriette L. Chandler, Chris Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr, Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to establish an advanced dental hygiene practitioner level of practice. Public Health. | |
S.1124 | SD.1522 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1124) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara L'Italien, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for safe patient handling. Public Health. | |
H.1129 | HD.691 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing. | |
H.1138 | HD.831 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally-involved housing. Housing. | |
S.1153 | SD.771 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1153) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Harriette L. Chandler, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CARE. Public Health. | |
S.1159 | SD.1268 | By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation regarding notification of patient observation status. Public Health. | |
S.1196 | SD.462 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Chris Walsh, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project. Public Health. | |
S.1206 | SD.235 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health. | |
H.1247 | HD.2188 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to juvenile court jurisdiction to divert from further court processing of certain children. The Judiciary. | |
H.1313 | HD.2089 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to promote the use of restorative justice practices. The Judiciary. | |
H.1346 | HD.2898 | By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to penalties for crimes against seniors. The Judiciary. | |
H.1370 | HD.241 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
H.1418 | HD.517 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1418) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to petitions to the Juvenile Court or Probate Court on behalf of certain special juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
H.1427 | HD.1575 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish penalties for debarred employers, contractors and subcontractors illegally participating in contracts. The Judiciary. | |
H.1429 | HD.3425 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity by enhancing the enforcement and penalties for violations of the controlled substances laws. The Judiciary. | |
H.1432 | HD.1840 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish an interagency child abuse and neglect prevention task force. The Judiciary. | |
H.1433 | HD.2809 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1433) of Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of criminal records of juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
H.1436 | HD.3268 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Kay Khan and others relative to the evaluation of the frequency and outcome of contacts between juveniles of various racial and ethnic categories and law enforcement personnel, court personnel and other Commonwealth officials. The Judiciary. | |
S.1440 | SD.1237 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Mark J. Cusack, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
S.1474 | SD.1357 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Benjamin B. Downing, Patricia D. Jehlen, Chris Walsh, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
S.1475 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Benjamin B. Downing, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Benjamin Swan, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest in working families. Revenue. | |
S.1477 | SD.1110 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of James B. Eldridge, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
H.1498 | HD.2826 | By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to vacant property, foreclosed property and property in the process of foreclosure. The Judiciary. | |
H.1515 | HD.124 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1515) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the compensation of chief probation officers of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
H.1530 | HD.1765 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Sarah K. Peake, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary. | |
H.1531 | HD.1776 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
H.1560 | HD.3298 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary. | |
H.1577 | HD.3072 | By Representatives Rushing of Boston and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Byron Rushing and others relative to gender identity and access to public accommodations. The Judiciary. | |
H.1579 | HD.3200 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to protect tenants and prevent vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary. | |
H.1584 | HD.3156 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to reform pretrial processes. The Judiciary. | |
H.1608 | HD.414 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1608) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performing of abortions and protect women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
H.1620 | HD.1921 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
H.1623 | HD.2042 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1623) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to decriminalize certain non-violent demonstrations by students. The Judiciary. | |
H.1640 | HD.3525 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Aaron Vega and others relative to Superior Court foreclosure procedures. The Judiciary. | |
H.1696 | HD.2701 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1696) 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.1698 | HD.1301 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to employment and job training. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1700 | HD.3190 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to require the reporting of certain contributions to the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Workers’ Compensation System. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1714 | HD.2342 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to vocational training for the unemployed. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1715 | HD.2345 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1718 | HD.3411 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program for employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1728 | HD.1230 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to abusive or hostile work environments. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1733 | HD.2802 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1735 | HD.2596 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1735) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to increasing the minimum wage for private sector human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1748 | HD.1833 | By Representatives Michlewitz of Boston and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Aaron Michlewitz, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1765 | HD.65 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1765) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to strengthening the civil penalties of stop work orders under the workers’ compensation statute. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1769 | HD.736 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Ellen Story, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions for employees or prospective employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1771 | HD.2072 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Ellen Story, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harrassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1773 | HD.2835 | By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to establish a living wage for employees of certain retail stores and fast food restaurants. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1778 | SD.530 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Michael J. Barrett, Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to utility data transparency and access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.1792 | HD.48 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1792) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a difficult-to-manage unit within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
H.1793 | HD.1318 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1793) 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 and Substance Abuse. | |
S.1800 | SD.971 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Keiko M. Orrall, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.1808 | HD.1424 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to access to behavioral health services for persons enrolled in MassHealth public health insurance programs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
S.1812 | SD.1665 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motor vehicle license suspension. Transportation. | |
H.1814 | HD.2980 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1814) of Denise Provost and others relative to the rights of persons receiving services through the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
H.1849 | HD.868 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
S.1851 | SD.691 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1851) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation. | |
H.1855 | HD.372 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator O’Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1855) of David Paul Linsky, Kathleen O’Connor Ives and others relative to parking advancements and the establishment of parking benefit districts in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1914 | HD.1112 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Claire D. Cronin and others that certain health facilities be directed to establish a “safe patient handling policy”, so-called. Public Health. | |
H.1928 | HD.1095 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the administration of controlled substances. Public Health. | |
H.1935 | HD.3241 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the electronic prescribing of opiates and other controlled substances. Public Health. | |
H.1954 | HD.1189 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products at certain health care institutions. Public Health. | |
H.1958 | HD.678 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health. | |
H.1961 | HD.687 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to increase funding for the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
S.1963 | SD.2131 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler and James J. O'Day for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Anthony Hart, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service. | |
H.1973 | HD.45 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health. | |
H.1991 | HD.1674 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to providing care and comfort for the terminally ill. Public Health. | |
S.2012 | SD.2226 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Harriette L. Chandler, Mary S. Keefe, Daniel M. Donahue, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the off-street parking board in the city of Worcester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.2021 | HD.2948 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of tobacco products to teenagers. Public Health. | |
H.2046 | HD.1899 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the eye care and vision health needs of the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
H.2048 | HD.1906 | By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health. | |
H.2050 | HD.2015 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2050) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of electronic devices used to deliver liquid nicotine vapor to minors. Public Health. | |
S.2080 | SD.2219 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Linda Dean Campbell, Gailanne M. Cariddi and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide distinctive registration plates for certain veterans who participated in the testing of atomic weapons. Transportation. | |
H.2081 | HD.1469 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the designation of caregivers by certain patients. Public Health. | |
H.2082 | HD.2824 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Chris Walsh and others relative to promoting access to accurate medical information. Public Health. | |
H.2109 | HD.2753 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Nick Collins and others relative to the installation of approved smoke detectors in certain residential buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2143 | HD.673 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2209 | HD.1097 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to providing continuing health insurance coverage for surviving children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
H.2243 | HD.2759 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2243) 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.2278 | HD.628 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2278) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to direct the Teachers’ Retirement Board to study the costs and actuarial liabilities attributable to purchasing power protection for certain benefits for retired teachers. Public Service. | |
H.2279 | HD.635 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2279) of Daniel M. Donahue and James J. O’Day relative to civil service list revocations. Public Service. | |
H.2280 | HD.1124 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2280) of Daniel M. Donahue, Mary S. Keefe and James J. O’Day for legislation to include licensed electricians employed at the Massachusetts housing authorities in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
H.2302 | HD.1967 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Sean Garballey and others relative to increasing the base for the calculation of cost-of-living increases for retired public employees. Public Service. | |
H.2334 | HD.2685 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2334) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service. | |
H.2374 | HD.3439 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2374) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
H.2395 | HD.386 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the right to strike of public employees. Public Service. | |
H.2396 | HD.394 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish the Robert T. Kilduff firefighters cancer network. Public Service. | |
H.2399 | HD.1529 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Daniel J. Ryan and others that provision be made for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service. | |
H.2410 | HD.1565 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2410) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to grant public employee retirement rights to certain persons providing educational services to special need students. Public Service. | |
H.2425 | HD.658 | By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
H.2459 | HD.361 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue. | |
H.2471 | HD.2653 | By Messrs. Collins of Boston and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2471) of Nick Collins, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a live theater tax credit program. Revenue. | |
H.2477 | HD.1234 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2477) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the corporate taxes of entities incorporated in other countries. Revenue. | |
H.2479 | HD.1533 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
H.2487 | HD.1303 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2487) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. Revenue. | |
H.2500 | HD.813 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide tax exemptions for certain paraplegic veterans. Revenue. | |
H.2503 | HD.2060 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue. | |
H.2575 | HD.2998 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2575) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to create a program to reduce childhood obesity by assessing a tax on candies, confectionaries and soft drinks. Revenue. | |
H.2587 | HD.2943 | By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Stephen Kulik, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
H.2605 | HD.1656 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Revenue. | |
H.2606 | HD.2097 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to tax credits for digital media products. Revenue. | |
H.2607 | HD.3219 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing a tax deduction for income attributable to the discharge of debt on principal residences, including debt reduced through mortgage restructuring. Revenue. | |
H.2655 | HD.2310 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to reduce the real property tax obligations of persons over the age of sixty in exchange for volunteer service. Revenue. | |
H.2668 | HD.3007 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue. | |
H.2698 | HD.1862 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
H.2726 | HD.1871 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2770 | HD.2916 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2770) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the city of Worcester to create and operate a multi-purpose rectangular field at the Lake Avenue Park in Worcester. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2772 | HD.1190 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2772) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the storage and dissemination of certain public records in an electronic format. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2775 | HD.3531 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2849 | HD.2976 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to utility data transparency and access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2858 | HD.387 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2925 | HD.3463 | By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2925) of Byron Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the Summer Olympic Games. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.2975 | HD.606 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2975) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to authorize the use of the Highway Fund to convert private ways to public ways. Transportation. | |
H.2984 | HD.1566 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to provide reforms and improvements to the Commonwealth’s transportation system. Transportation. | |
H.2985 | HD.1650 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to junior operator’s licenses. Transportation. | |
H.3009 | HD.1587 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to license plate tracking. Transportation. | |
H.3037 | HD.1708 | By Representative Mahoney of Worcester and Senator McGee, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3037) of John J. Mahoney, Thomas M. McGee and James J. O’Day for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish a system to reuse surplus rail assets. Transportation. | |
H.3039 | HD.2584 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3039) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle license suspension record privacy. Transportation. | |
H.3060 | HD.1761 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation. | |
H.3127 | HD.1988 | By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge 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.3133 | HD.1010 | By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3133) of Brendan P. Crighton and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to reject the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
H.3216 | HD.2880 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Denise Provost and others relative to direct mailings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.3225 | HD.1493 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide additional funding for school districts experiencing increases in English language learners. Education. | |
H.3238 | HD.1867 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3238) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish the Olmsted Park improvement fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.3242 | HD.369 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.3243 | HD.1725 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3243) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to exempt veterans from paying certain state recreation-related fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
H.3254 | HD.2755 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to providing additional funding to the Supreme Judicial Court for the administration of the judicial youth corporation program. The Judiciary. | |
H.3264 | HD.2992 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to acute treatment services and medically necessary clinical stabilization services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
H.3271 | HD.3416 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3271) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to nondiscrimination in access to organ transplants. Public Health. | |
H.3303 | HD.2724 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3303) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize members of the General Court to solemnize marriages and communicate directly with state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3307 | HD.2027 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3307) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that wireless service providers be required to make available for download at least one application that prohibits texting while driving. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3319 | HD.1590 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3319) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to veterans’ agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
H.3384 | HD.2670 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments for the renewal of a physician’s certificate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.3386 | HD.2399 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3386) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to promote the hiring of residents for permanent and construction jobs created by the Economic Development Incentive Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
H.3391 | HD.1684 | By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
H.3404 | HD.2382 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3404) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to establish a registry for home care workers. Elder Affairs. | |
H.3458 | HD.1709 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3458) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to certain employees in the publishing industry who work out of residences. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.3488 | HD.3391 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Public Service. | |
H.3493 | HD.3258 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to provide preferential eligibility for the appointment of public safety personnel who are children of public safety personnel who died in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
H.3518 | HD.1648 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the competitive bidding process. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3519 | HD.1728 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the regulation of privatization contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3642 | HD.3945 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, Harriette L. Chandler and James J. O'Day for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Craig Lindberg, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service. | |
H.3923 | HD.4295 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian Madaro and others relative to the wages of certain covered commercial service employees at Logan International Airport. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.3945 | HD.4265 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to persons under the age of 22 with special needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.4420 | HD.4830 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.