james.hawkins@mahouse.gov
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Room 472
Boston, MA, 02133
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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.5356 | By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers for legislation to authorize the purchase, construction, and operation of a hospital in the town of Norwood by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| S.49 | SD.16 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Daniel M. Donahue, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.74 | HD.215 | By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.90 | SD.381 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.115 | HD.583 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 115) of Steven Owens and others for legislation to facilitate labor agreements among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.127 | HD.862 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Christine P. Barber, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to child support determinations and payments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.128 | HD.376 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.131 | SD.2077 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 131) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to encourage the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.135 | HD.2684 | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.144 | HD.507 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.148 | HD.412 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 148) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to authorize a livable home modification grant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.155 | HD.287 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.156 | HD.295 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.158 | HD.1429 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.160 | SD.2240 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.167 | SD.1659 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Paul R. Feeney and James K. Hawkins for legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.191 | HD.1014 | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.198 | HD.2213 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that investigations of applications for adoption or foster parenting conducted by the Department of Children and Families include veterinary records of animals maintained on the premises. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.199 | HD.2241 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins that certain retail department stores be prohibited from dividing the display of certain childcare items into sections by gender. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.208 | HD.3733 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of James J. O'Day and others relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.211 | HD.107 | By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.216 | HD.3284 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.228 | HD.3803 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.239 | SD.1372 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.245 | HD.456 | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.246 | SD.2067 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
| H.262 | HD.2860 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.268 | SD.2199 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. | |
| S.291 | SD.938 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Ultrino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| H.330 | HD.678 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 330) of Steven S. Howitt, James K. Hawkins and Susan Williams Gifford relative to septic system inspections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.338 | SD.2057 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education. | |
| H.344 | HD.1907 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Kay Khan, Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.344 | SD.387 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1819 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| H.357 | HD.3698 | By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.379 | SD.1244 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.380 | SD.1245 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.386 | HD.3855 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven Owens and others relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.388 | HD.286 | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to further regulate the examining and licensing of pipefitters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.420 | HD.3083 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 420) of David M. Rogers, Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to establish fashion sustainability and social accountability. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.422 | SD.348 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws. | |
| S.433 | SD.391 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| H.437 | HD.1915 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education. | |
| S.445 | SD.279 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of Joanne M. Comerford and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.452 | SD.1214 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.464 | HD.1086 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to require schools to provide training on hands-only CPR and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| H.465 | HD.3568 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Carol A. Doherty, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to establishing comprehensive school counseling programs. Education. | |
| H.466 | HD.692 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 466) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to the inclusion of American Sign Language in public schools. Education. | |
| H.467 | HD.2208 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 467) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Education. | |
| H.468 | HD.2244 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 468) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on creating a more diversified teaching workforce. Education. | |
| S.471 | SD.1691 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 471) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.475 | SD.142 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.478 | HD.3883 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies. Education. | |
| S.487 | SD.1144 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.489 | HD.2794 | By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education. | |
| H.497 | HD.1219 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Natalie M. Higgins, Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education. | |
| H.498 | HD.746 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education. | |
| H.522 | HD.2424 | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others for legislation to prohibit age discrimination in public school. Education. | |
| H.525 | HD.3156 | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to increase special education circuit breaker reimbursements. Education. | |
| H.527 | HD.3170 | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to adjusting approved cost thresholds in the special education reimbursement program. Education. | |
| H.529 | HD.2237 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| H.531 | HD.3419 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education. | |
| H.532 | HD.3448 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 532) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to student and educator data privacy. Education. | |
| H.534 | HD.1783 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education. | |
| H.537 | HD.330 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Frank A. Moran, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to safety and violence education for students. Education. | |
| H.538 | HD.485 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education. | |
| H.542 | HD.3360 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education. | |
| H.544 | HD.3874 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. Education. | |
| S.548 | SD.1131 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James K. Hawkins and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to rules and regulations governing boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.549 | SD.1393 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.554 | SD.1031 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.569 | HD.2326 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 569) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to providing for school building assistance for special education collaboratives. Education. | |
| H.571 | HD.3102 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 571) of Adam Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education. Education. | |
| S.572 | SD.539 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jack Patrick Lewis, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.580 | HD.2096 | By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 580) of Todd M. Smola, Steven S. Howitt and James K. Hawkins that school administrators consider alternatives to suspension or expulsion of certain students. Education. | |
| S.590 | SD.2266 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.597 | HD.3558 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of Steven Ultrino, Joan Meschino and others relative to educational achievement disparities of students. Education. | |
| H.600 | HD.2973 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 600) of Andres X. Vargas, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to be known as the promise commission to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning education in the 21st century. Education. | |
| H.603 | HD.766 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education. | |
| H.609 | HD.1284 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 609) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and James K. Hawkins relative to virtual school eligibility for school choice students. Education. | |
| S.620 | SD.1545 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 620) of Julian Cyr, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services. | |
| H.623 | HD.1114 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to improve quality and safety in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.627 | SD.2186 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish protections and accountability for TNC and DNC workers consumers and communities (EPA). Financial Services. | |
| H.636 | HD.2232 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status of seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.644 | HD.637 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Tram T. Nguyen and James K. Hawkins relative to protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.648 | HD.2564 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.649 | HD.2201 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.660 | HD.1799 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 660) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. Election Laws. | |
| S.666 | SD.1162 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Marc R. Pacheco, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Financial Services. | |
| H.669 | HD.590 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws. | |
| S.675 | SD.1862 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services. | |
| H.679 | HD.3012 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a payroll deduction for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and candidate or other political committees. Election Laws. | |
| H.704 | HD.193 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and James K. Hawkins relative to electioneering communication expenditures. Election Laws. | |
| S.704 | SD.1821 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Pavel M. Payano, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants. Financial Services. | |
| H.707 | HD.3498 | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 707) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to decoupling the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| S.708 | SD.2201 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services. | |
| H.711 | HD.1183 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.750 | SD.2233 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.757 | SD.1165 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of John F. Keenan, John J. Cronin, Rodney M. Elliott, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.763 | SD.1285 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.765 | SD.947 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Jason M. Lewis, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.779 | HD.3565 | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 779) of Michael S. Day relative to recycling costs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.780 | SD.1042 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.781 | SD.1075 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.815 | HD.2733 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 815) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.816 | SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.820 | SD.1090 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect students abroad. Higher Education. | |
| H.826 | HD.1228 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.829 | HD.677 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 829) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.835 | HD.253 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.838 | SD.1522 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advance placement examinations. Higher Education. | |
| H.845 | HD.1412 | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.849 | HD.3117 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.850 | HD.2216 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.861 | HD.1557 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.869 | HD.970 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.871 | HD.2731 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 871) of Steven Owens, David M. Rogers and others relative to producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.872 | HD.3460 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.876 | SD.1318 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing. | |
| S.881 | SD.728 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of John F. Keenan, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to create the Massachusetts healthy homes program. Housing. | |
| H.890 | HD.2472 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.891 | HD.2525 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.894 | HD.4009 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.895 | HD.3907 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.904 | HD.3519 | By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.942 | HD.1551 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services. | |
| H.948 | HD.2544 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the rate of payment for certain federally qualified health center services provided to patients by community health centers. Financial Services. | |
| S.952 | SD.1076 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and James K. Hawkins for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.959 | HD.3037 | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340B drug discount program participants. Financial Services. | |
| H.975 | HD.2677 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Mike Connolly, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services. | |
| H.980 | HD.59 | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services. | |
| S.1002 | SD.1531 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Adam Gomez, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to support survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1012 | SD.724 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transmit indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1019 | SD.675 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1037 | HD.1289 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. | |
| H.1038 | HD.738 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Natalie M. Higgins, James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to mental health providers and insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.1043 | HD.2175 | By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Vanna Howard and others relative to breast cancer equity and early detection healthcare coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.1076 | SD.1888 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1077 | SD.1975 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1079 | SD.2054 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1080 | HD.1494 | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. | |
| H.1085 | HD.3104 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.1086 | HD.1651 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Richard M. Haggerty and David F. DeCoste for legislation to further regulate the use of video and telephone conferencing for certain mortgage transactions. Financial Services. | |
| H.1099 | HD.2071 | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services. | |
| H.1137 | HD.1582 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
| H.1138 | HD.2387 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization. Financial Services. | |
| S.1142 | SD.2295 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1146 | HD.3737 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Adam Scanlon, Kate Donaghue and others relative to healthcare coverage access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Financial Services. | |
| H.1147 | HD.2156 | By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1147) of Danillo A. Sena and Paul McMurtry relative to access to specialty medications. Financial Services. | |
| S.1147 | SD.1398 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1147) of Nick Collins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify mandatory overtime protections. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1154 | SD.386 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1158 | HD.3832 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services. | |
| S.1158 | SD.1087 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1656 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Lydia Edwards, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1166 | HD.3451 | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1170 | SD.712 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Paul R. Feeney, Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1171 | SD.714 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1175 | HD.267 | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1176 | SD.1663 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1176) of Paul R. Feeney, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for lelgislation relative to occupational presumption regarding healthcare workers and COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1179 | SD.2254 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a just transition to clean energy. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1180 | SD.2255 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1180) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clean energy workforce standards and accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1190 | SD.1479 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1190) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation relative to employee definition harmonization. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1194 | SD.1800 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of John F. Keenan, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1198 | HD.2873 | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Patricia A. Haddad and James K. Hawkins for legislation to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1200 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1200 | HD.753 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1203 | SD.1947 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1203) of Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1208 | SD.1500 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1209 | SD.731 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia A. Duffy, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1210 | HD.2724 | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1217 | SD.317 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Marc R. Pacheco, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1226 | HD.482 | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1231 | HD.636 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1232 | HD.2455 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1236 | HD.2114 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1237 | HD.2153 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1239 | HD.1584 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1245 | HD.1724 | By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1248 | HD.1990 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1253 | HD.2307 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education. | |
| H.1260 | HD.2755 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| H.1265 | HD.1215 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education. | |
| S.1273 | SD.762 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of John C. Velis, Mark C. Montigny, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1280 | SD.365 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1280) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1280 | HD.3806 | By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Adrian C. Madaro, Chynah Tyler and others relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education. | |
| H.1307 | HD.3864 | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Manny Cruz, Shirley B. Arriaga and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish programs that create a healthier environment for certain residents. Housing. | |
| S.1309 | SD.1250 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1331 | SD.265 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| H.1347 | HD.202 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1347) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the establishment of a special commission to study condominium law. Housing. | |
| H.1354 | HD.216 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create and implement a flexible housing subsidy pool program to address the medically complex needs of disabled men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Housing. | |
| H.1367 | HD.2505 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing. | |
| S.1370 | SD.1138 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis and John J. Cronin for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Public Health. | |
| H.1379 | HD.3252 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing. | |
| S.1381 | SD.1171 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. | |
| H.1399 | HD.2611 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1401 | HD.3902 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to existing agreements by the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, or other subdivisions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1402 | HD.3937 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a youth restorative justice fund. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1424 | SD.2181 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health. | |
| H.1445 | HD.3970 | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Michael S. Day relative to retirement reporting. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1485 | HD.2339 | By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to authorizing supported probate law decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1521 | HD.392 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to survivors of rape and children of rape survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1525 | HD.416 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to modernizing notary services. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1528 | HD.4010 | By Representatives González of Springfield and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Carlos González, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to increasing racial diversity among judges. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1546 | HD.1307 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1547 | HD.1844 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to domestic violence protections. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1548 | HD.742 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins relative to preventing suicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1557 | HD.907 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1558 | HD.1580 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1559 | SD.1563 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1586 | SD.652 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Susannah M. Whipps, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1597 | HD.3295 | By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1601 | HD.2670 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1638 | SD.220 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1650 | SD.1353 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James K. Hawkins and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service. | |
| H.1669 | HD.2288 | By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1673 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Susannah M. Whipps, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation relative to 911 emergency telecommunicators inclusion in the heart bill. Public Service. | |
| S.1674 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators. Public Service. | |
| H.1677 | HD.1581 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Joan Meschino and others relative to access to justice for persons aggrieved by actions of intentional discrimination. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1684 | HD.867 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1684) of Frank A. Moran, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to community corrections. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1695 | SD.1817 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1695) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators. Public Service. | |
| S.1696 | SD.919 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1696) of Jason M. Lewis and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service. | |
| H.1701 | HD.639 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1701) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1702 | HD.625 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Tram T. Nguyen, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1703 | HD.640 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to protect animals from convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1704 | HD.1294 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1704) of Tram T. Nguyen, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to reform the hate crime statutes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1708 | HD.1853 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to further regulate investment practices. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1708 | SD.1743 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1708) of Susan L. Moran and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to retirement benefits for municipal natural resource officers in Plymouth and Barnstable County. Public Service. | |
| H.1718 | HD.3285 | By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1730 | SD.573 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1730) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.1731 | HD.3657 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1745 | HD.83 | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1746 | SD.200 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of John C. Velis, John J. Cronin, John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service. | |
| S.1789 | SD.1044 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1789) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue. | |
| H.1799 | HD.1963 | By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1799) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to the termination of rental agreements or tenancy by certain tenants. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1813 | HD.2402 | By Representatives Whipps of Athol and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1813) of Susannah M. Whipps, Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1821 | HD.2267 | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1838 | HD.3477 | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1839 | HD.724 | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1839) of Peter Capano and others relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1845 | HD.588 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1854 | HD.77 | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1854) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to establishing the re-entry works fund. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1864 | HD.3758 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1864) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to clean energy workforce standards and accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1865 | HD.3769 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1867 | HD.1781 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1868 | HD.2895 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1877 | HD.2995 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1882 | HD.2569 | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to psychological abuse workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1882 | SD.1591 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Michael O. Moore, Paul W. Mark, Jacob R. Oliveira, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.1888 | HD.1063 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1900 | HD.1872 | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1918 | HD.3239 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1918) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1924 | HD.347 | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1925 | HD.3965 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1927 | HD.622 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1928 | HD.623 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1932 | SD.1957 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Michael F. Rush, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.1943 | HD.106 | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1952 | HD.3189 | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to expanding the community college training incentive program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1966 | HD.2465 | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1984 | HD.2965 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1985 | SD.517 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven Ultrino, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1988 | HD.771 | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) 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.1989 | HD.772 | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) 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.1999 | HD.2234 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2008 | HD.1555 | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2019 | HD.2497 | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2027 | SD.2313 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize project labor agreements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2034 | SD.1525 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2094 | HD.969 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2094) of Steven Owens and others for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2103 | HD.3953 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2105 | SD.2330 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2105) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2113 | SD.505 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2124 | SD.1110 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2127 | SD.2256 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2131 | HD.2474 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health. | |
| H.2133 | HD.2263 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health. | |
| H.2137 | HD.3841 | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of David Biele relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Public Health. | |
| H.2149 | HD.2998 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to ensure safe medication administration. Public Health. | |
| S.2153 | SD.1524 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2153) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2184 | HD.2552 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2184) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health. | |
| H.2193 | HD.1224 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health. | |
| H.2194 | HD.748 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2194) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to prescriptions for testosterone therapy medications. Public Health. | |
| H.2195 | HD.1217 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health. | |
| H.2196 | HD.2491 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health. | |
| H.2197 | HD.3324 | By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. | |
| H.2204 | HD.712 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
| H.2215 | HD.1810 | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2215) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health. | |
| S.2217 | SD.1190 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. | |
| H.2223 | HD.1244 | By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Vanna Howard and others relative to the lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing. Public Health. | |
| H.2224 | HD.3112 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2224) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Mindy Domb and others relative to improving healthcare delivery for underserved residents. Public Health. | |
| H.2225 | HD.2238 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and, administer pre-exposure prophylaxis. Public Health. | |
| H.2246 | HD.2342 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health. | |
| H.2251 | HD.3150 | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2251) of Edward R. Philips and others that the Department of Public Health, the Health Policy Commission and the Center for Health Information Analysis study current access to essential health services. Public Health. | |
| H.2288 | HD.2459 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2296 | HD.3647 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2296) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and employees of correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2317 | HD.2239 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund to be administered by the Secretary of Public Safety and Security. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2319 | SD.129 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2319) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis and James K. Hawkins for the adoption of resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2330 | HD.1835 | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2342 | HD.736 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2342) of Natalie M. Higgins, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police conduct an audit of offender DNA profiles included on the state DNA databank system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2347 | HD.1879 | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2349 | HD.2426 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2349) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2351 | HD.688 | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Kay Khan and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2357 | HD.3099 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2359 | HD.2808 | By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of David Paul Linsky, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in certain sensitive places. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2371 | HD.2760 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Jay D. Livingstone, Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2404 | HD.4049 | By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Priscila S. Sousa, Kay Khan and others relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2410 | Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Paul R. Feeney and James K. Hawkins for legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Tackey Chan further regulating thoroughbred breeding, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2410). | ||
| H.2422 | HD.600 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2431 | HD.1597 | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2431) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to option (D) survivor allowance beneficiaries. Public Service. | |
| H.2443 | HD.2654 | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2443) of David Biele and others for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.2474 | Senate, October 19, -- 2023 The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, John H. Rogers, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2474). | ||
| H.2481 | HD.729 | By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2481) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission Trust Fund. Public Service. | |
| S.2481 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 1381),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2481). | ||
| H.2483 | HD.1594 | By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
| S.2491 | Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended) | ||
| H.2501 | HD.2210 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Carol A. Doherty, Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing for Group 4 retirement benefits for police officers working on public higher education campuses. Public Service. | |
| H.2502 | HD.2571 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2502) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins for legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans of employees of subdivisions of the Commonwealth to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service. | |
| H.2505 | HD.2901 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| H.2512 | HD.2486 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Rodney M. Elliott and others relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service. | |
| H.2522 | HD.2584 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill 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.2527 | HD.2691 | By Representatives Garcia of Chelsea and Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2527) of Judith A. Garcia, Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service. | |
| H.2528 | HD.1836 | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service. | |
| H.2541 | HD.825 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2541) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to residency requirements for certain public safety officials in cities and towns. Public Service. | |
| H.2543 | HD.3357 | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to disability retirees and restoration to public service. Public Service. | |
| S.2564 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564). | ||
| S.2568 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2568). | ||
| H.2582 | HD.1045 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2584 | HD.2003 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2589 | Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2589) | ||
| H.2594 | HD.1400 | By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.2598 | Senate, February 20, 2024 -The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Daniel M. Donahue, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2598). | ||
| S.2603 | Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603). | ||
| S.2605 | Senate, March 4, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the publication of hearing decisions by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to data reporting by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2605). | ||
| H.2611 | HD.3626 | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
| H.2616 | HD.638 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Tram T. Nguyen and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance fund the civil service unit of the Human Resource Division. Public Service. | |
| S.2619 | An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.2630 | HD.3384 | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. | |
| H.2639 | HD.281 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2639) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe relative to retirement credit for private or parochial school teaching. Public Service. | |
| H.2654 | HD.2713 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to certain exemptions from the civil service laws. Public Service. | |
| S.2661 | March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to providing for diabetes management in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the administration of diabetes medication; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to student representative voting rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Ultrino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Steven Ultrino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2661). | ||
| H.2665 | HD.1200 | By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2667 | HD.174 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service. | |
| S.2673 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673). | ||
| S.2686 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
| S.2694 | Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2707 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended) | ||
| H.2708 | HD.388 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.2709 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709). | ||
| H.2725 | HD.751 | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue. | |
| S.2731 | April 18, 2024 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2731). | ||
| H.2743 | HD.418 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2743) of Mike Connolly and others relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2750 | HD.1513 | By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Rob Consalvo, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue. | |
| S.2757 | May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757). | ||
| H.2811 | HD.3916 | By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Carlos González, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue. | |
| S.2820 | Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820). | ||
| H.2824 | HD.735 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue. | |
| H.2831 | HD.1030 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2831) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue. | |
| H.2836 | HD.1322 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Steven S. Howitt, James K. Hawkins and Susan Williams Gifford relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2839 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839). | ||
| H.2852 | HD.458 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2852) of Hannah Kane, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.2856 | HD.2758 | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue. | |
| H.2876 | HD.2260 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2907 | HD.624 | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2907) of Tram T. Nguyen and James K. Hawkins relative to notices and protections in the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2908 | HD.2236 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue. | |
| S.2908 | An Act providing for the humane protection of animals | ||
| H.2909 | HD.2310 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue. | |
| H.2932 | HD.2376 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2937 | HD.81 | By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to tax deeds and protecting equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. Revenue. | |
| H.2940 | HD.2968 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to providing tax credits for subscriptions to one or more local newspapers. Revenue. | |
| H.2960 | HD.1465 | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to raise the estate tax threshold. Revenue. | |
| H.2964 | HD.3073 | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. Revenue. | |
| H.2995 | HD.2223 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2995) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3012 | HD.3674 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to infrastructure projects and public building construction contractors and subcontractors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3045 | HD.732 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3045) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3069 | HD.2435 | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3108 | HD.1789 | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3136 | HD.2555 | By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to promote solar panel installations on school property. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3139 | HD.1543 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3161 | HD.3969 | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to offshore wind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3169 | HD.236 | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) 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.3171 | HD.2583 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3171) of Natalie M. Higgins, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3187 | HD.4024 | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3187) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3194 | HD.484 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Frank A. Moran, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3203 | HD.3954 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the future of clean heat and establishing a thermal transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3225 | HD.2883 | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar energy development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3232 | HD.776 | By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3237 | HD.3794 | By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Bud L. Williams, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3245 | HD.3142 | By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3266 | HD.1042 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Christine P. Barber, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation. | |
| H.3272 | HD.2385 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility. Transportation. | |
| H.3359 | HD.689 | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| H.3366 | HD.2553 | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3392 | HD.2742 | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation. | |
| H.3435 | HD.430 | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3435) of William M. Straus relative to the prevention of wrong-way driving. Transportation. | |
| H.3502 | HD.397 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3502) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3518 | HD.3243 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to further regulating bonus eligibility for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3584 | HD.1232 | By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3584) of Vanna Howard, David M. Rogers and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.3587 | HD.3470 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3587) of Alan Silvia and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services. | |
| H.3622 | HD.1051 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3622) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to the health impacts and costs of emissions associated with grid electricity and delivered fuels, and the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Public Health. | |
| H.3661 | HD.2408 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens. Revenue. | |
| H.3681 | HD.262 | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3682 | HD.263 | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3691 | HD.3802 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3691) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3694 | HD.3309 | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to the clean heat standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3760 | HD.2861 | By Representative Cataldo of Concord and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Simon Cataldo, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to higher education admissions. Higher Education. | |
| H.3766 | HD.2415 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3766) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish an income tax credit for parents contributing to college tuitions. Revenue. | |
| H.3768 | HD.3489 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3768) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to restore the first amendment and fair elections to the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3774 | HD.3005 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create a climate bank to facilitate innovative financing solutions for climate and clean energy innovations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Financial Services. | |
| H.3795 | HD.3403 | By Representatives Garcia of Chelsea and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3795) of Judith A. Garcia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to include 911 emergency communicators in the heart law, so-called. Public Service. | |
| H.3819 | HD.2655 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3819) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to reviving, continuing and further regulating the citizens commission established (under Chapter 322 of the Acts of 2018) concerning a Constitutional amendment to secure government of the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3851 | HD.4124 | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to provide funding of certain collective bargaining agreements. Public Service. | |
| H.3873 | HD.3289 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the development of mixed income social housing to be administered by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority. Housing. | |
| H.3929 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.3963 | HD.2065 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3963) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mike Connolly and Vanna Howard relative to zoning and the alleviation of the housing emergency. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4088 | HD.4497 | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carol A. Doherty and Patricia A. Haddad for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the welfare and best interest considerations of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.4101 | An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services | ||
| H.4115 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4178 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4193 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4241 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4263 | An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4265 | An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit | ||
| H.4355 | An Act relative to the offense of assault and battery upon a transit worker | ||
| H.4360 | An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts | ||
| H.4364 | An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate | ||
| H.4399 | An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes | ||
| H.4400 | An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress | ||
| H.4412 | An Act to establish minimum reimbursement rate to insurance claimants | ||
| H.4413 | An act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce | ||
| H.4416 | An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings | ||
| H.4419 | An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education across the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4428 | An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools | ||
| H.4439 | An Act relative to a just transition to clean energy | ||
| H.4451 | An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal | ||
| H.4486 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS | ||
| H.4501 | An Act to expedite permitting for electric decarbonization infrastructure projects | ||
| H.4503 | An Act relative to clean energy generation | ||
| H.4564 | An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law | ||
| H.4616 | An Act to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculations | ||
| H.4620 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4624 | An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4631 | An Act to modernize funding for community media programming | ||
| H.4643 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4653 | House bill No. 4643, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. May 16, 2024. | ||
| H.4732 | An Act to update the public shade tree law | ||
| H.4744 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
| H.4791 | An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4801 | An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4834 | An Act relative to retirement reporting | ||
| H.4911 | An Act relative to animal welfare and reporting of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect | ||
| H.4915 | An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows | ||
| H.4919 | An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law | ||
| H.4937 | An Act prohibiting license revocation for student loan default | ||
| H.4949 | An Act relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities | ||
| H.4979 | An Act authorizing project labor agreements | ||
| H.5033 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.