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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joanne M. Comerford Democrat - Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester

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  Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov

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  HD.1260 An Act relative to nurturing mother-child bonds
  SD.2934 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
  SD.2968 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to saving black lives and transforming public safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  SD.2997 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser, Jon Santiago, Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery. Public Health.
  SD.3005 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jon Santiago, Mindy Domb, Kay Khan and others for legislation to require the mandatory wearing of face masks to preventing a COVID-19 resurgence. Public Health.
  HD.5043 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5128 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5132 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber 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.
  HD.5140 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to race in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
  HD.5181 By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Christina A. Minicucci and others relative to public measures to prevent the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
  HD.5275 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue.
S.12  SD.25 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Adam G. Hinds, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
S.16  SD.1709 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.24  SD.343 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.36  SD.1328 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul R. Feeney, William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.37  SD.1452 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.48  SD.1106 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.50  SD.1346 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., John C. Velis, Dean A. Tran, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to personal care attendant services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.53  SD.999 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.56  SD.1325 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.57  SD.1537 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 57) of Eric P. Lesser, James T. Welch, Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.58  SD.910 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.61  SD.711 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Joan B. Lovely, Hannah Kane, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.62  SD.713 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 62) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to mandated reporter reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.67  SD.1449 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.77  SD.722 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.83  SD.1361 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.86  SD.58 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 86) of Jason M. Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and Steven Ultrino for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.107  HD.3369 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 107) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to establishing a diaper benefits pilot program within the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.107  SD.1818 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Michael D. Brady, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.113  HD.1702 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.137  HD.1256 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a special commission to review existing mandated reporter laws and regulations and to improve the response to, and prevention of, child abuse and neglect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.153  SD.1615 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Adam G. Hinds, Kay Khan, Mindy Domb, Jon Santiago and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure timely physician licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.160  SD.1009 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Eric P. Lesser, Julian Cyr, Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student loan bill of rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.168  HD.3018 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 168) of Chynah Tyler and others for the establishment of a permanent commission (including members of the General Court) on the social status of Black men and boys. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.173  HD.2519 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 173) of Aaron Vega and others relative to economic mobility for families with low-income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.175  SD.1220 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.208  SD.1006 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Adam G. Hinds, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Western Massachusetts remote worker relocation incentive program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.236  SD.1233 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on regional school district foundation budgets. Education.
S.238  SD.101 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education. Education.
S.240  SD.1540 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
S.244  SD.1765 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Nick Collins, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mental health education. Education.
S.263  SD.579 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
S.264  SD.1205 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education.
S.267  SD.1878 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Paul R. Feeney, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard breakfast after the bell. Education.
S.285  SD.1359 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act). Education.
S.288  SD.1744 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
S.298  SD.1892 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools. Education.
S.301  SD.1086 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Edward J. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
S.305  SD.1805 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Rodrigues, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure language readiness in deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
S.312  SD.2178 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
S.313  SD.2182 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
S.352  SD.1933 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.358  SD.1393 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care. Elder Affairs.
H.364  HD.3142 By Representatives Blais of Sunderland and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 364) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to enhance the economic vitality of rural communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.367  SD.758 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs.
S.383  SD.664 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore financial transparency in presidential elections. Election Laws.
S.389  SD.1949 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.
S.396  SD.1695 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election day registration. Election Laws.
S.404  SD.1454 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.406  SD.1606 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Adam G. Hinds, Mindy Domb, Julian Cyr, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote access to democracy in Massachusetts. Election Laws.
S.408  SD.304 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) 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.414  SD.768 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to use of ranked choice voting in elections. Election Laws.
S.418  SD.1331 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 418) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
S.419  SD.591 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Maria Duaime Robinson, Joanne M. Comerford and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to promote good democracy in primary elections. Election Laws.
S.420  SD.1800 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.447  SD.2175 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Julian Cyr, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.448  SD.2204 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.453  SD.1885 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 453) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Walter F. Timilty, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.459  SD.862 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.462  SD.896 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.463  SD.1366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.464  SD.1824 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.469  SD.982 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation relative to agricultural disaster relief. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.482  SD.1138 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, José F. Tosado, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.485  SD.1616 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.490  SD.1265 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.496  SD.60 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.499  SD.755 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.500  SD.1991 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.528  SD.1934 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy on agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.534  SD.587 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.549  SD.784 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health. Financial Services.
S.563  SD.2070 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Julian Cyr, David Paul Linsky, Joanne M. Comerford, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.
S.587  SD.1450 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Cindy F. Friedman, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish health equity for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
S.588  SD.1493 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mental health parity implementation. Financial Services.
S.589  SD.1498 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Rodrigues, Sean Garballey, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to limits on insurers’ retroactive clawbacks for mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
S.592  SD.1521 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to consumer transparency about provider networks. Financial Services.
S.595  SD.976 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, Diana DiZoglio, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.
S.610  SD.744 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks. Financial Services.
S.611  SD.820 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 611) of Jason M. Lewis, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote value-based insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
S.671  SD.2054 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Julian Cyr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
S.672  SD.2120 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.675  SD.2199 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.677  SD.1167 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 677) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
S.678  SD.1501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
S.683  SD.2062 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.699  SD.741 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 699) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
S.702  SD.786 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Tram T. Nguyen, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.
S.703  SD.791 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing.
S.706  SD.1799 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Health Care Financing.
S.714  SD.776 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Michael O. Moore, Mary S. Keefe, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.
S.736  SD.340 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. Higher Education.
S.737  SD.390 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Sonia Chang-Diaz, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent bureaucratic overreach in the collection of student debt. Higher Education.
S.740  SD.762 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.744  SD.1415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
S.756  SD.1259 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.762  SD.168 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 762) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advance placement examinations. Higher Education.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.764  SD.817 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.773  SD.334 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
H.774  HD.3765 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.775  SD.1640 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. Housing.
S.781  SD.1099 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
S.797  SD.864 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
S.806  SD.350 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Diana DiZoglio, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works programs. Housing.
S.824  SD.526 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards , Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.826  SD.533 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.617 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Feeney, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.853  HD.1419 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Denise Provost and others relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.863  SD.1416 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 863) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, David Paul Linsky, Edward J. Kennedy, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.894  SD.1677 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve the accuracy of eyewitness identification procedures. The Judiciary.
H.897  HD.3500 By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 897) of Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to forest protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.897  SD.1722 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.905  SD.2094 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing. The Judiciary.
H.907  HD.1036 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of Ruth B. Balser, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services.
H.908  HD.1037 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
S.913  SD.625 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Mike Connolly, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.937  SD.1477 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.
S.939  SD.1523 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Kenneth I. Gordon, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.
S.953  SD.1620 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Adam G. Hinds, Mary S. Keefe, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance data transparency within the prosecutorial system. The Judiciary.
S.983  SD.1443 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Walter F. Timilty, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.984  SD.2192 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
S.989  SD.1728 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Mark C. Montigny, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Walter F. Timilty, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
S.995  SD.2126 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
S.1013  SD.1875 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation promote efficiency in co-parent adoptions. The Judiciary.
H.1036  HD.631 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Daniel R. Carey and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
S.1041  SD.1408 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of James T. Welch, Todd M. Smola, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.1057  SD.1694 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to require sexual harassment training. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1066  SD.1464 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. Stanley, Walter F. Timilty 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.1068  SD.1182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1068) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1075  SD.1462 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1075) of Cindy F. Friedman and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1077  SD.1525 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael O. Moore, Bradford Hill, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1082  SD.1398 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1102  HD.3274 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Cindy F. Friedman and others relative to health insurance benefits for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
S.1110  SD.1881 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1110) of Marc R. Pacheco, Tommy Vitolo, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1129  SD.1609 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1129) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the growth of hemp. Cannabis Policy.
S.1145  SD.1479 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Cindy F. Friedman, Ruth B. Balser, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1154  SD.1005 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1182  HD.1547 By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1182) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to Medicaid coverage for physical, emotional, and educational support services provided by trained professionals. Health Care Financing.
H.1194  HD.2974 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
S.1208  SD.395 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.1208  HD.599 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1209  SD.109 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
S.1212  SD.677 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
S.1213  SD.1218 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
S.1230  SD.1573 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health.
S.1233  SD.1995 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Julian Cyr, Kay Khan, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
S.1234  SD.2085 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation modernizing childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
S.1255  SD.1749 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
H.1264  HD.2395 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
H.1265  HD.2406 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
S.1267  SD.1123 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Anne M. Gobi, Dean A. Tran, Daniel J. Hunt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1274  SD.1381 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Julian Cyr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
S.1284  SD.36 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1284) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation to require the disclosure of lead in water pipes to prospective purchasers of premises. Public Health.
S.1291  SD.821 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Kay Khan, John J. Lawn, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools. Public Health.
S.1293  SD.916 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
S.1294  SD.922 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system. Public Health.
S.1330  SD.772 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to support access, value and equity in health care. Public Health.
S.1332  SD.1570 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
S.1335  SD.2200 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Nika C. Elugardo, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance the health of pregnant persons. Public Health.
S.1340  SD.1115 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Michael F. Rush, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1372  SD.888 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of William N. Brownsberger, Mark C. Montigny, Denise Provost, Cynthia Stone Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1374  SD.1178 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of William N. Brownsberger, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to community corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1379  SD.2137 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1387  SD.1723 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to firearms and firearms violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1388  SD.1726 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of Cynthia Stone Creem, David Paul Linsky, Cindy F. Friedman, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis . Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1389  SD.1822 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1401  SD.926 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1427  SD.1281 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1430  SD.1741 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Denise Provost, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1441  SD.814 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1453  SD.1743 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1463  SD.1414 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Walter F. Timilty, Viriato M. deMacedo, Alyson M. Sullivan, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to further the success of opiate intervention programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1487  SD.283 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees. Public Service.
S.1489  SD.285 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate group insurance benefits for state employees and retired state employees. Public Service.
S.1531  SD.1295 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service.
H.1532  HD.1265 By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others relative to the repeal or reform of certain unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws. The Judiciary.
S.1547  SD.1898 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Thomas M. Stanley, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure fair public higher education workplaces. Public Service.
H.1551  HD.3871 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1551) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to reporting of bail and charges to the Committee for Public Counsel Services. The Judiciary.
S.1563  SD.1360 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Michael O. Moore, Shawn Dooley and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.
S.1564  SD.1362 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1564) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Shawn Dooley and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the health and welfare of the University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.
S.1618  SD.746 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Diana DiZoglio, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.1626  HD.442 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to unemployment benefits for certain furloughed federal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1643  SD.452 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1643) of Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to tax abatements for deaf residents. Revenue.
H.1662  HD.1676 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1662) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1673  SD.1591 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rural jobs act. Revenue.
S.1685  SD.1901 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1685) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Revenue.
S.1689  SD.90 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
S.1694  SD.1008 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Eric P. Lesser, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1748  HD.3297 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Jon Santiago and others relative to access to patient centered care for opioid use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1767  SD.99 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1767) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the land conservation tax credit. Revenue.
S.1803  SD.1257 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1803) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tommy Vitolo, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to spark the modernization of state heating systems. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1805  SD.2032 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1805) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender equality requirement in state documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1856  HD.3144 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
S.1872  SD.1425 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio, Joanne M. Comerford, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate May 6 as Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1877  SD.1495 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1877) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1879  SD.1529 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1879) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Tommy Vitolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure more women serve on corporate boards of directors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1898  SD.1412 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1924  SD.1817 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1931  SD.756 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1936  SD.603 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1936) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Harriette L. Chandler and Carlos Gonzalez for legislation to promote net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1937  SD.1324 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jennifer E. Benson, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1940  SD.1953 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation for utility transition to using renewable energy (FUTURE). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1942  SD.1929 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1942) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a study of energy efficient options for low income households. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1945  SD.2098 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower communities to transition to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1958  SD.1625 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1974  SD.1590 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of Adam G. Hinds, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to municipal net metering facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1983  SD.1069 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1983) of Eric P. Lesser, William N. Brownsberger, Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1988  SD.77 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Kate Hogan, Dean A. Tran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2005  SD.757 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2011  SD.1796 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2011) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Maria Duaime Robinson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish building energy performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2020  SD.1755 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2020) of Nick Collins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam G. Hinds, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2022  SD.1608 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2022) of Adam G. Hinds, Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Public Arts Program. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2028  SD.588 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2042  SD.847 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
S.2043  SD.667 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide identification to homeless youth and families. Transportation.
S.2061  SD.1143 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility. Transportation.
S.2065  SD.2067 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2065) of Julian Cyr, Paul A. Schmid, III and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to an arts license plate. Transportation.
S.2075  SD.456 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Diana DiZoglio and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to school bus safety. Transportation.
S.2106  SD.1541 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2106) of Eric P. Lesser, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance modern and sustainable solutions for transportation. Transportation.
S.2107  SD.1812 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, James T. Welch, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
S.2137  SD.3 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2137) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Timothy R. Whelan, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening public safety through interlock devices. Transportation.
S.2163  SD.858 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2163) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Christopher Hendricks, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2185  SD.2292 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2185) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure fair funding for rural schools. Education.
S.2193  SD.2298 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2193) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser, Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest more in middle class jobs and less in the relocation of out-of-state corporations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2220  HD.3094 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service.
S.2284  SD.2429 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2284) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Kate Hogan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an interagency PFAS task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2285  SD.2333 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2285) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Maria Duaime Robinson, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable representation on the fiscal and management control board. Transportation.
H.2408  HD.3159 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2408) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to attract capital investment to businesses in rural areas. Revenue.
S.2443  Senate, December 23, 2019 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joseph A. Boncore, Kevin G. Honan, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing reform. (Senate, No. 2443).
H.2453  HD.3840 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to the Brownfields tax credit. Revenue.
S.2463  Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
S.2481  SD.2555 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2481) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to create a deposit for glass wine and liquor bottles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2493  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
S.2503  Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503).
S.2519  SENATE, February 6, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to mental health parity implementation (Senate, No. 588) (also based on Senate, No. 1148), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health" (Senate, No. 2519).
S.2539  SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.
S.2546  Senate, February 13, 2020– Text of the Senate Bill addressing barriers to care for mental health (being the text of Senate, No. 2519, printed as amended)
S.2555  SENATE, February 20, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (Senate, No. 2043), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2555).
S.2564  SD.2812 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2564) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to support MassMakers. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.2576  Senate, February 27, 2020– Text of the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (being the text of Senate, No. 2555, printed as amended)
S.2579  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct,- reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2579) ought to pass.
S.2580  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2592  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
S.2593  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2593).
H.2631  HD.959 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2631) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the value of agricultural and horticultural land for tax purposes. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
S.2654  SD.2912 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2654) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Adrian C. Madaro, Adam G. Hinds, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish vote by mail in 2020. Election Laws.
S.2655  SD.2888 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2655) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern business interruption insurance. Financial Services.
S.2662  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen inmate visitation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).
S.2665  April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and David Allen Robertson for legislation relative to school safety issues; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665).
S.2667  April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667).
S.2675  Senate, May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of William N. Brownsberger, Mary S. Keefe, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to community corrections,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675). [Senator Tran dissenting].
S.2676  May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676).
S.2701  SD.2918 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2714  May 21, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1054) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to identify corporate irresponsibility; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1081) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christopher Hendricks, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure that employees of companies that receive large tax breaks are paid a prevailing wage,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2714). (Representative Crocker of Barnstable dissenting).
S.2719  An Act relative to the Massachusetts foster care review unit
S.2726  June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Higgins, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for coordinated data and assistance to address family homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2726) ought to pass.
S.2730  SD.2944 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2730) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2738  June 4, 2020 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 762) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advance placement examinations, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2738) ought to pass.
S.2744  An Act relative to the Hampshire Council of Governments
H.2745  HD.2295 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2745) of Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance conduct a study to determine the annual cost of the use of state and federal social benefits by employees of large employers. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2745  June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
S.2752  Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2752).
H.2784  HD.963 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2784) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2785  SD.2971 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
S.2786  SD.2931 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2786) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mindy Domb, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting our public higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher Education.
S.2798  Senate, July 2, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2798 ).
S.2806  Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2137) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Timothy R. Whelan, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening public safety through interlock devices, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2806).
H.2810  HD.2370 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2830  Senate, July 20, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2730),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2830).
S.2831  SD.2992 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2831) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
S.2844  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
S.2848  Senate, July 28, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Lewis) as a new draft for Senate, No. 1877.
S.2862  Housing Reform
S.2863  An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety
S.2882  Senate, July 31, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time, reports recommending the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
H.2894  HD.1087 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to creating a green bank to evaluate and coordinate financing for energy improvements and energy technologies throughout the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2898  HD.3444 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2898) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the appointment of a manager of municipal lighting for municipalities acquiring gas or electric plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2905  Senate, Semtmber 8, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2905).
S.2918  Senate, October 5, 2020 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2831) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2918). (Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Crocker of Barnstable dissenting).
S.2924  SD.3056 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2924) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2940  HD.704 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2973  An Act promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking
S.2978  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
S.2979  Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3066  HD.1263 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3066) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide a process for certain homeless adults or children to apply for identification cards. Transportation.
H.3070  HD.840 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to gender identity on certain identification issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
H.3079  HD.1634 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Paul W. Mark and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles issue distinctive registration plates for certain firefighters and surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
H.3196  HD.3174 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3196) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3493  HD.1696 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to prohibit the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.
H.3554  HD.3446 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3572  HD.2713 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to workplace harassment in the State House. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3576  HD.3741 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to require licensed gun owners to submit yearly affidavits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3579  HD.3638 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3579) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to freezing of the rate and valuation of taxes on real income to protect elder housing. Revenue.
H.3661  HD.3590 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3662  HD.2817 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.3665  HD.3746 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3665) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the second Monday in October as indigenous people's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3668  HD.1587 By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3668) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others relative to residential solicitation by certain non-utility competitive suppliers of energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3728  HD.3655 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3728) of Mindy Domb and others relative to temporary overnight shelter for persons in need. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3756  HD.3279 By Representative Brodeur of Melrose and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3756) of Paul Brodeur, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to career technical education schools and programs. Education.
H.3772  HD.1887 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3772) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals. The Judiciary.
H.3784  HD.2926 By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3784) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service.
H.3787  HD.1089 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.3788  HD.3039 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3788) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the taxation of certain businesses. Revenue.
H.3808  HD.1890 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3808) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to nonpayment of rent or foreclosure by federal employees during a federal government shutdown. The Judiciary.
H.3851  HD.4204 By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Hogan, Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a task force to review and investigate water and ground contamination of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3877  HD.2922 By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3877) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to the cost of certain life saving prescription drugs, so-called. Financial Services.
H.3894  HD.1889 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3894) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to property damages caused by public utility companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4122  HD.4418 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to motor vehicle owners’ and independent repair facilities’ access to vehicle on-board diagnostic systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.4148  HD.4492 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4161  HD.4540 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
H.4256  An Act establishing an interagency PFAS task force
H.4266  An Act relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations
H.4415  An Act to study forest management practices
H.4440  An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
H.4465  An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
H.4498  An Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income
H.4512  HD.4820 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John C. Velis and others relative to the federal Open Burn Pit Registry and exposure of veterans and service members to certain airborne hazards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4519  An Act relative to the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund municipal reporting requirements
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4544  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3986). March 5, 2020.
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4626  HD.4952 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to appropriate funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4631  HD.4970 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
H.4652  HD.4963 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4700  HD.5039 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4737  HD.5075 By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4744  HD.5038 By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
H.4762  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4775  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4221). June 4, 2020.
H.4778  House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4780  An Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4820  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4833  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4714). July 2, 2020.
H.4878  HD.5166 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4928  An Act relative to emergency paid sick time
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4944  HD.5187 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
H.4973  HD.5233 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish an opioid use disorder education, treatment and recovery fund within the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4978  HD.5144 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to address estate recovery issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5231  An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Northampton
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.