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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2506 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to a service based retirement option for Group 1 and Group 2 career employees. Public Service. | ||
| S.18 | SD.2050 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Adam G. Hinds for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws. | |
| S.47 | SD.2134 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.58 | SD.2443 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Adam G. Hinds and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote universal access to broadband internet. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.71 | SD.2064 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the growth of hemp. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.73 | SD.444 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.82 | SD.1005 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Harriette L. Chandler, Hannah Kane and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.83 | SD.2471 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Harriette L. Chandler, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.91 | HD.3316 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 91) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| S.91 | SD.1919 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 91) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation relative to screen for childhood trauma. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.96 | SD.430 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.105 | SD.588 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.106 | SD.2018 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to resolve barriers to timely access to behavioral health care for children with complex needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.107 | SD.2041 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation relative to child ED boarding. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.108 | SD.1179 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.109 | SD.1427 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Adam Gomez, Anne M. Gobi, Erika Uyterhoeven, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to assure quality foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.111 | SD.2155 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven, Adam G. Hinds and others for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.115 | HD.1723 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 115) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the purchase and installation of wireless internet service in schools and public institutions of higher education. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.115 | SD.809 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of John F. Keenan, John C. Velis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.117 | SD.1107 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, John Barrett, III 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.119 | SD.1025 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam G. Hinds and others 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.120 | SD.1630 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Eric P. Lesser, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.122 | SD.1744 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 122) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.124 | SD.1746 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Joan B. Lovely, Susan L. Moran, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.125 | SD.1747 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Joan B. Lovely, Christina A. Minicucci, Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.129 | SD.1939 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 129) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.130 | HD.1440 | By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Joan Meschino, Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| H.135 | HD.3228 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of David M. Rogers, Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.137 | SD.2180 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 137) of Michael O. Moore, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jessica Ann Giannino, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.139 | HD.663 | By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 139) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.140 | SD.843 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John C. Velis, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.142 | SD.1467 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.146 | HD.2579 | By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 146) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to hemp and hemp products. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.148 | SD.160 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, 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.151 | SD.500 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.155 | SD.1032 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to address inequality, promote opportunity and end poverty. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.166 | SD.199 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 166) of Michael D. Brady, Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.168 | HD.3037 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 168) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the use of biological and botanical pesticide products that are considered appropriate for organic farming on hemp and marijuana. Cannabis Policy. | |
| S.186 | SD.2418 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 186) of Julian Cyr, Kip A. Diggs, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.199 | HD.1158 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.202 | HD.3095 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.203 | HD.3658 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 203) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the coordination of services for children and adolescents awaiting clinically-appropriate behavioral health services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.207 | SD.2020 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.209 | SD.1215 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.219 | SD.1897 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.225 | HD.1488 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.230 | SD.848 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 230) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James M. Murphy, Steven G. Xiarhos, Adam J. Scanlon 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. | |
| H.250 | HD.2939 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.250 | SD.407 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 250) of Paul R. Feeney, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| H.260 | HD.1937 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 260) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.265 | SD.1219 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Adam G. Hinds, Eric P. Lesser and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the Rural Policy Advisory Commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.270 | SD.2387 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 270) of Eric P. Lesser, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and economic justice. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.282 | SD.2396 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the needs of students with disabilities turning 22 during the COVID-19 emergency. Education. | |
| S.285 | SD.1319 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Harriette L. Chandler and Steven C. Owens for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development. Education. | |
| H.286 | HD.456 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.288 | SD.150 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education. | |
| S.290 | SD.180 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to prioritize violence prevention and social emotional health in school support staff hiring. Education. | |
| S.292 | SD.1819 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Nick Collins, Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to mental health education. Education. | |
| S.298 | SD.248 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Diana DiZoglio and Hannah Kane for legislation to promote student nutrition. Education. | |
| S.301 | SD.480 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Harriette L. Chandler and Kay Khan for legislation to promote social-emotional learning. Education. | |
| S.304 | SD.1965 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum. Education. | |
| S.311 | SD.1579 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Julian Cyr for legislation to implement an elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.314 | SD.519 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education. | |
| S.315 | SD.1400 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to providing for diabetes management in schools. Education. | |
| S.316 | SD.1750 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education. | |
| S.318 | SD.2178 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education. | |
| H.320 | HD.2097 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 320) of Daniel R. Carey relative to licensure of equine dentists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.321 | HD.2098 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) of Daniel R. Carey relative to equine dentistry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.335 | SD.406 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Barry R. Finegold, Michael O. Moore and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to the administration of diabetes medication. Education. | |
| S.336 | SD.984 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael F. Rush, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act). Education. | |
| S.338 | SD.2097 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure diversity in public education. Education. | |
| S.340 | SD.1203 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to provide for increased reimbursements for special education costs. Education. | |
| S.346 | SD.1321 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to high school financial literacy education. Education. | |
| S.348 | SD.1303 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the capacity of career technical schools. Education. | |
| S.349 | SD.1604 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Eric P. Lesser, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam J. Scanlon, Joan B. Lovely 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.356 | SD.469 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the net school spending cap. Education. | |
| S.362 | SD.1307 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.365 | SD.2014 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education. Education. | |
| S.366 | SD.2208 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Jason M. Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity. Education. | |
| S.380 | SD.1948 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to student financial literacy. Education. | |
| S.382 | SD.1529 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Kip A. Diggs and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| S.383 | SD.320 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Michael F. Rush, Adam J. Scanlon, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| H.384 | HD.929 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.397 | SD.1476 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.400 | SD.1773 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Julian Cyr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to promote the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.402 | SD.145 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.411 | SD.758 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.459 | SD.1002 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to foster voter opportunities, trust, equity and security. Election Laws. | |
| S.471 | SD.451 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 471) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| S.473 | SD.2049 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 473) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws. | |
| S.474 | SD.2458 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 474) of Adam G. Hinds, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the voting rights of eligible incarcerated people. Election Laws. | |
| S.475 | SD.994 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, 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.484 | SD.39 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Maria Duaime Robinson, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Danillo A. Sena and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize access and improving laws in voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.485 | SD.241 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.494 | SD.2428 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.495 | SD.1581 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.501 | SD.2310 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote sustainable development and infrastructure, economic security, and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.503 | SD.564 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 503) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.504 | SD.1923 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.505 | HD.4004 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to encourage competitive business opportunities for minority-owned business. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.517 | SD.2263 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.524 | SD.146 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 524) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Tami L. Gouveia, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.525 | SD.149 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.527 | SD.158 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve municipal water infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.527 | HD.3650 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Paul W. Mark, Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.528 | SD.207 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.529 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, John C. Velis, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect water systems through the labeling of flushable wipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.530 | SD.1317 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.539 | SD.1169 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Anne M. Gobi, Natalie M. Blais, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.544 | SD.1249 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 544) of Anne M. Gobi, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Kimberly N. Ferguson, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate the Quabbin Visitor Center, in the town of Belchertown, as The Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitor Center. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.548 | SD.1688 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.556 | SD.1202 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Adam G. Hinds, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to provide for the public health by establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.557 | SD.1206 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.558 | HD.1313 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Daniel R. Carey and Christina A. Minicucci relative to establishing a special education funding reform commission. Education. | |
| S.560 | SD.2058 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Adam G. Hinds, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.563 | SD.1661 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Paul R. Feeney, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.564 | SD.2354 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a food justice frontline. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.568 | HD.3165 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to place a moratorium on certain elementary and secondary education testing during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Education. | |
| S.571 | SD.2196 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 571) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to diversify farmland opportunities to combat climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.574 | SD.455 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 574) of Jason M. Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.576 | SD.487 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Steven G. Xiarhos, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.577 | SD.1430 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect public health and reduce health care costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.579 | SD.2209 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.580 | SD.2083 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.581 | HD.646 | By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.582 | HD.1663 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 582) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education. | |
| S.586 | SD.329 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.587 | SD.551 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.603 | SD.1452 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.610 | SD.1123 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of Michael F. Rush, Mathew J. Muratore, Paul McMurtry, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.612 | HD.952 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to expanding opportunities to demonstrate academic achievement. Education. | |
| H.613 | HD.1448 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to cancel the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or any other named statewide standardized assessment during the 2020-2021 school year. Education. | |
| S.623 | SD.1029 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.629 | SD.816 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| S.632 | SD.1479 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 632) of Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| H.640 | HD.1207 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education. | |
| S.642 | SD.95 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Brendan P. Crighton, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower health care consumers. Financial Services. | |
| S.645 | SD.1785 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of John Cronin, Michael P. Kushmerek, Meghan Kilcoyne, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical necessity fairness. Financial Services. | |
| S.648 | SD.1283 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Julian Cyr, David Paul Linsky, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. | |
| S.663 | SD.297 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services. | |
| S.665 | SD.1712 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services. | |
| S.671 | SD.582 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to long-term care insurance consumer protections. Financial Services. | |
| S.673 | SD.605 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care.. Financial Services. | |
| H.673 | HD.3454 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues. Education. | |
| S.675 | SD.2089 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Cindy F. Friedman, Julian Cyr, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation relative to mental health parity implementation. Financial Services. | |
| S.691 | SD.1525 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 691) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, John Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services. | |
| S.694 | SD.1969 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 694) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ensure access to epinephrine for minors. Financial Services. | |
| S.713 | SD.1662 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Susan L. Moran, Michael O. Moore and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase access to lactation care and services. Financial Services. | |
| S.722 | SD.1462 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 722) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Financial Services. | |
| H.729 | HD.2948 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 729) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others relative to prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.731 | SD.773 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 731) of Walter F. Timilty, Ryan C. Fattman, Brian W. Murray, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services. | |
| S.742 | SD.1771 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 742) of Harriette L. Chandler, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.743 | SD.2256 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.754 | SD.847 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Julian Cyr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.755 | SD.1282 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.756 | SD.1285 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Julian Cyr, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to step therapy and patient safety. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.761 | SD.1015 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler 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.762 | SD.1908 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 762) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.763 | SD.1909 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.766 | SD.546 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.771 | SD.2217 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.774 | SD.1260 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.777 | SD.789 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of John F. Keenan, Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.782 | SD.1716 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of John F. Keenan, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure more affordable care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.783 | SD.1718 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of John F. Keenan, James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure transparency for high-cost hospitals. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.789 | SD.463 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.793 | SD.1195 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.794 | SD.1196 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 794) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.799 | SD.1929 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable access to maternal postpartum care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.822 | SD.1477 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education. | |
| S.829 | SD.426 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.833 | SD.1459 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Anne M. Gobi and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to support urgent community college equity through student services. Higher Education. | |
| S.835 | SD.2128 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court foe legislation to ensure safe and healthy public higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| S.846 | SD.1763 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio 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. | |
| H.851 | HD.271 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.858 | HD.268 | By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Natalie M. Blais, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.860 | HD.1661 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.861 | HD.2944 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Natalie M. Blais and others that the Department of Agricultural Resources be authorized to establish a circuit rider program to provide on-site guidance to businesses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.866 | SD.2193 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 866) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation relative to homes for all. Housing. | |
| H.870 | HD.3604 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the use of single-use plastics by restaurants. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.871 | SD.2313 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to housing production. Housing. | |
| S.874 | SD.1906 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Carlos González 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. | |
| H.878 | HD.1553 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 878) of Michael S. Day and others relative to recycling costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.879 | HD.2946 | By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Linda Dean Campbell, Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study competitive reuse, refill, repurpose and recycling industries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.881 | HD.3830 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recycling by state agencies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.884 | HD.3588 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.885 | SD.1248 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 885) of Anne M. Gobi, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing. | |
| S.887 | SD.1216 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 887) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a task force to study racial disparities in home ownership and reducing the wealth gap. Housing. | |
| S.888 | SD.2439 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Adam G. Hinds and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote affordable housing. Housing. | |
| S.889 | SD.1667 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the stabilization of rents and evictions in towns and cities facing distress in the housing market. Housing. | |
| S.890 | SD.1672 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carlos González, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | |
| S.891 | SD.1802 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent COVID-19 evictions and foreclosures and promote an equitable housing recovery.. Housing. | |
| S.894 | SD.1640 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Eric P. Lesser, James B. Eldridge, Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of credit reporting in housing. Housing. | |
| H.896 | HD.1267 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.898 | HD.1635 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.898 | SD.1899 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. | |
| H.900 | HD.1680 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 900) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the establishment of a water infrastructure improvement fund to provide assistance to cities and towns for clean water and economic development. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.902 | HD.922 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.903 | HD.1457 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 903) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.904 | HD.1458 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.906 | HD.3397 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 906) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.912 | HD.2871 | By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Michael J. Finn and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.920 | SD.697 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joseph A. Boncore, Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| S.921 | SD.798 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary. | |
| H.926 | HD.458 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.928 | SD.1865 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Michael D. Brady, Elizabeth A. Malia and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure. The Judiciary. | |
| H.929 | HD.478 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 929) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.930 | HD.1576 | By Ms. Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 930) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.932 | SD.667 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of William N. Brownsberger, Steven Ultrino, Michael J. Barrett, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to provide for certificates of rehabilitation, second chances, increased success, and community prosperity. The Judiciary. | |
| H.934 | HD.2537 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.937 | SD.292 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
| H.938 | HD.2384 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 938) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.940 | SD.2115 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.942 | SD.513 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, David Paul Linsky and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.947 | SD.2181 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to support survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records.. The Judiciary. | |
| H.979 | HD.2145 | By Messrs. Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of Steven C. Owens, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.980 | HD.3073 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the consideration and disclosure of climate change risks in applications for a state permits. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.980 | SD.1355 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to expunge juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.983 | HD.3103 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.984 | SD.1878 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being. The Judiciary. | |
| H.986 | HD.2345 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the Massachusetts Water Management Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.994 | SD.1407 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary. | |
| S.996 | SD.1893 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 996) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary. | |
| H.998 | HD.3430 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.1002 | HD.3197 | By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1022 | SD.138 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1035 | SD.1239 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1037 | SD.1642 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1048 | SD.2198 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Adam Gomez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ensure equitable access to cannabis related expungement. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1049 | SD.2349 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Adam Gomez, Steven Ultrino, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1051 | SD.972 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Adam G. Hinds, Maura Healey, Carol A. Doherty, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the hate crime statutes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1054 | SD.2051 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1054) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to enhance data transparency within the prosecutorial system. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1063 | HD.3244 | By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | |
| S.1067 | SD.1597 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1067) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Kelly W. Pease and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission on electronic notarization. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1076 | HD.919 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor. Financial Services. | |
| S.1083 | SD.1770 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Kay Khan, Michael O. Moore 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.1111 | SD.796 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Michael O. Moore, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1133 | SD.1234 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kay Khan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1154 | SD.1729 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1155 | SD.2397 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to COVID-19 and improving workers' benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1160 | SD.194 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1160) of Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michelle M. DuBois, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure paid family and medical leave benefits for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1164 | SD.700 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1171 | SD.995 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Harriette L. Chandler, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1173 | SD.2371 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patricia D. Jehlen, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1179 | SD.774 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1182 | HD.640 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1182) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to medical loss ratio reporting for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| S.1186 | SD.124 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Works Progress Administration. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1187 | SD.1717 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of James B. Eldridge, Christopher Hendricks, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1191 | SD.232 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Peter Capano and Maria Duaime Robinson for legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1194 | SD.236 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Paul R. Feeney, Edward R. Philips, Michael D. Brady, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for lelgislation relative to occupational presumption regarding healthcare workers and COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1196 | SD.1100 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1200 | HD.3799 | By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Jon Santiago and others relative to the health insurance prior authorization process. Financial Services. | |
| S.1200 | SD.2426 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Paul R. Feeney, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1213 | SD.1811 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1214 | HD.1307 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of 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.1214 | SD.1981 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers.. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1215 | SD.1989 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employee definition harmonization. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1220 | SD.1026 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1222 | SD.386 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1225 | SD.475 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to update overtime protections to protect the Commonwealth's middle class workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1236 | SD.412 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1246 | HD.1408 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the adjustment or recovery of medical assistance and protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1247 | HD.2708 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to cost and access of health insurance. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1249 | SD.1231 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1250 | HD.1615 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the dental enhancement fee for community health centers and hospital-licensed health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1257 | SD.2424 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. Stanley, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a commission on the history of state institutions for people with developmental and mental health disabilities in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1262 | SD.996 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Nick Collins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to mental health providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1274 | SD.2065 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care, and emergency services through 988 implementation. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1275 | SD.2068 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish an Office of Behavioral Health Promotion. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1283 | SD.2386 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the constitutional rights and human dignity of prisoners on mental health watch. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1285 | SD.1055 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1287 | SD.1416 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Cindy F. Friedman, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1290 | HD.1500 | By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to nutrition assistance programs and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1297 | HD.2470 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to extend MassHealth standard coverage to pregnant and postpartum residents of the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1297 | SD.1724 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of John F. Keenan, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1310 | HD.2945 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of David M. Rogers and others relative to equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1312 | SD.2369 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1312) of Marc R. Pacheco, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Ultrino, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate August 31st as Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1313 | SD.2066 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a pilot program to provide a support structure for parents during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1322 | SD.1471 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1323 | SD.573 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1325 | HD.1224 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1328 | HD.1748 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Sean Garballey, Paul F. Tucker and Joanne M. Comerford relative to improving the affordability of higher education for students and families. Higher Education. | |
| H.1331 | HD.3072 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| S.1333 | SD.710 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1336 | SD.1180 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford and Hannah Kane for legislation to authorize municipal use of the prudent investor standards. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1339 | HD.1148 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.1344 | SD.1293 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of Eric P. Lesser, Kelly W. Pease, Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform the distribution of unrestricted local aid. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1356 | SD.2081 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James J. O'Day, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to further address challenges to municipal governance caused by the COVID-19 emergency. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1368 | HD.2969 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative to address college student food insecurity and hunger on public higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| S.1370 | SD.2430 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health. | |
| H.1372 | HD.1696 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1372) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. | |
| S.1372 | SD.1595 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to emergency contraception. Public Health. | |
| S.1374 | SD.621 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to dentistry licensure examinations. Public Health. | |
| S.1376 | SD.742 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1377 | HD.1911 | By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a fee up to 2 per cent of the purchase price upon the transfer of certain real property. Housing. | |
| S.1378 | SD.1526 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of Harriette L. Chandler, James J. O'Day, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an oral health special commission and needs assessment. Public Health. | |
| S.1380 | SD.1085 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Nick Collins, Bradford Hill, Christopher Hendricks, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health. | |
| H.1385 | HD.3218 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker, Liz Miranda and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing. | |
| S.1389 | SD.252 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward F. Coppinger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health. | |
| S.1403 | SD.1547 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Julian Cyr, Denise C. Garlick, Christina A. Minicucci, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establish and implement a Food and Health Pilot Program. Public Health. | |
| S.1422 | SD.154 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health. | |
| H.1424 | HD.1280 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1424) of Hannah Kane and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the condominium laws. Housing. | |
| S.1440 | SD.1142 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore 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.1441 | SD.1705 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to in-state meat inspection programs. Public Health. | |
| S.1445 | SD.748 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, 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.1447 | SD.1742 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. | |
| S.1450 | SD.511 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of John F. Keenan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1454 | SD.300 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline COVID-19 vaccination sign-up in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| S.1456 | SD.1079 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to define clinical social work practice. Public Health. | |
| H.1460 | HD.298 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1460) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to certain inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1461 | SD.461 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health. | |
| H.1461 | HD.299 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1461) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1463 | SD.464 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis 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.1464 | SD.478 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools. Public Health. | |
| S.1466 | SD.1064 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health. | |
| S.1469 | SD.1306 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health. | |
| S.1470 | SD.1431 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public universities to provide medication abortion. Public Health. | |
| S.1471 | SD.1810 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1471) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1472 | SD.1904 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1472) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Steven Ultrino, Marcos A. Devers and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the inequitable impacts of the pandemic on Black and Latinx individuals with autism. Public Health. | |
| S.1475 | SD.1931 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Joan B. Lovely, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Public Health. | |
| H.1477 | HD.3906 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and employees of correctional institutions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1489 | SD.343 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health. | |
| S.1494 | SD.1120 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health. | |
| S.1507 | SD.964 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Sarah K. Peake and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to monitor dry casks of spent nuclear fuel. Public Health. | |
| S.1515 | SD.699 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health. | |
| S.1519 | SD.2266 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1521 | SD.309 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1521) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.1531 | HD.2315 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1540 | SD.2385 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Michael J. Barrett and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1541 | SD.2417 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1549 | SD.1892 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation relative to traffic and pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1550 | SD.1903 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen family and community connection with incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1551 | SD.2272 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins and Russell E. Holmes for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1552 | SD.2342 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1558 | SD.799 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1559 | SD.800 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1560 | SD.1065 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1560) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1562 | SD.1503 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1566 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1566) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1567 | HD.3531 | By Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to providing for the vacating of certain criminal convictions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1567 | SD.2036 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to enhance 911 operations for behavioral health crisis response. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1568 | SD.2326 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Julian Cyr and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to firearms in certain public buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1570 | SD.1888 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Brendan P. Crighton and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1576 | SD.1258 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Diana DiZoglio, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, Clean Water Action, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1578 | SD.415 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1579 | SD.532 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.1586 | SD.218 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Paul R. Feeney, Shawn Dooley, Walter F. Timilty, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1594 | SD.1182 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Steven G. Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1595 | SD.1685 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1597 | HD.469 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others that certain legal material in electronic records be designated as official. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1598 | SD.1663 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1599 | SD.2163 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to remove barriers to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1600 | SD.2212 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1605 | SD.1787 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Joan B. Lovely, Steven G. Xiarhos, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to require healthcare employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1621 | SD.550 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1627 | SD.1164 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Michael O. Moore, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to enhance fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1628 | SD.1708 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Michael O. Moore, Kay Khan, John F. Keenan, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1634 | SD.1947 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1634) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to disclosures and the prevention of domestic violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1635 | SD.1423 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Susan L. Moran and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1638 | SD.2201 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David M. Rogers and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to media access and transparency in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1669 | SD.1686 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Nick Collins, Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service. | |
| S.1683 | SD.842 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1694 | SD.2382 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Daniel J. Ryan, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide retirement security to care workers. Public Service. | |
| H.1702 | HD.1204 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1703 | SD.129 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service. | |
| H.1712 | HD.1226 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Kay Khan and others relative to the adoption of certain children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1714 | HD.1842 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1719 | HD.700 | By Mr. Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to great-grandparent visitation rights. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1721 | SD.1125 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam J. Scanlon, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the teachers retirement system. Public Service. | |
| S.1728 | SD.1194 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian M. Ashe, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service. | |
| S.1729 | SD.1334 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Anne M. Gobi, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Mathew J. Muratore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional planning agencies. Public Service. | |
| S.1732 | SD.703 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair working conditions for public higher education adjunct faculty. Public Service. | |
| S.1745 | SD.474 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1745) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service. | |
| H.1762 | HD.3837 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to prohibiting the display of symbols of hate in public spaces. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1766 | HD.3770 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1766) of Paul W. Mark relative to sexual harassment at public higher education institutions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1791 | SD.1111 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service. | |
| H.1795 | HD.1957 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Liz Miranda and others relative to juvenile justice data collection. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1797 | HD.3275 | By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1797) of Liz Miranda, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1809 | SD.1007 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1809) of Harriette L. Chandler, John Barrett, III, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction. Revenue. | |
| S.1812 | SD.173 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1815 | SD.1438 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. Revenue. | |
| S.1831 | SD.2358 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue. | |
| S.1833 | SD.1843 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of John Cronin, David F. DeCoste, Susan Williams Gifford, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exemptions from taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| S.1839 | SD.428 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue. | |
| S.1852 | SD.140 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1852) of James B. Eldridge, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue. | |
| S.1853 | SD.611 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court 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. | |
| S.1866 | SD.2247 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to establish a commission to report on the Moral Budget. Revenue. | |
| S.1874 | SD.2129 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1874) of Adam Gomez, Erika Uyterhoeven, Joanne M. Comerford, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1875 | SD.1197 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Adam G. Hinds, Suzanne M. Bump, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue. | |
| S.1876 | SD.1198 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Adam G. Hinds and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rural jobs act. Revenue. | |
| S.1880 | SD.2445 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a forest carbon incentive program to enhance carbon storage on private timber lands. Revenue. | |
| S.1897 | SD.172 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue. | |
| S.1899 | SD.815 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1899) of Eric P. Lesser, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
| H.1900 | HD.2830 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1903 | SD.1298 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Eric P. Lesser and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue. | |
| H.1905 | HD.3824 | By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1905) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1914 | SD.479 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue. | |
| H.1940 | HD.1438 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of Daniel R. Carey and Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to employment postings by state agencies and institutions. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1973 | SD.1592 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education. Revenue. | |
| S.1986 | SD.1837 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1986) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2008 | SD.2413 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2018 | HD.3740 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2018) of Jay D. Livingstone, Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2018 | SD.676 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2040 | SD.2251 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2059 | SD.141 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Cindy F. Friedman, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2065 | HD.477 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide mental health benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis to certain residents of the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2067 | HD.1419 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to persons in the custody of the correctional facilities receiving medication for opioid use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2067 | SD.1211 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2067) of Adam G. Hinds and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish a needs assessment of municipal public safety and security facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2068 | SD.1214 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to require the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to include representatives of the LGBTQ community. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2069 | SD.2046 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2069) of Adam G. Hinds and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish 413 Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2071 | SD.2446 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Adam G. Hinds, Tami L. Gouveia and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote racial equity within state government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2075 | SD.1953 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Eric P. Lesser, Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to give all regions of the Commonwealth a seat at the table. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2077 | SD.521 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Jason M. Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2082 | SD.2143 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2083 | HD.3673 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to behavioral health urgent care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2084 | HD.3880 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2084) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish an advisory council on school based behavioral health to advise on issues of behavioral health promotion, prevention, and intervention services in school districts. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2089 | HD.3974 | By Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to require the determination of qualified mental health professionals prior to prisoners being placed on mental health watch. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2097 | HD.973 | By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2097) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett relative to the public health and public safety outcomes of the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioid and other substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2104 | SD.1842 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2104) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James J. O'Day and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2105 | SD.1861 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2105) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Nicholas A. Boldyga, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2116 | SD.383 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joanne M. Comerford, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2125 | SD.1357 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Walter F. Timilty and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Board of Public Safety Building Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2127 | SD.2390 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2128 | SD.2398 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate electric vehicle ownership among low- and middle-income families. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2131 | SD.2419 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2131) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2132 | SD.2420 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2132) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to institute a governance structure for Mass Save. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2133 | SD.2477 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2135 | SD.1418 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2136 | SD.2205 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to transition Massachusetts to clean electricity, heating, and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2138 | SD.2317 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2138) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven C. Owens and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transportation and environmental justice. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2139 | SD.2322 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2139) of Joseph A. Boncore, Steven C. Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicle fleets by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2142 | SD.1263 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2142) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2147 | SD.978 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2147) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Walter F. Timilty 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.2148 | SD.2340 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2149 | SD.2483 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2149) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, David Allen Robertson and Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2151 | SD.1066 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2151) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2155 | SD.1687 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Julian Cyr for legislation to enhance reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2158 | SD.2276 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael D. Brady for legislation to create offshore clean energy and new renewable jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2159 | SD.259 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2161 | HD.1579 | By Ms. Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2161) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation to further regulate the siting of solid waste facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2165 | SD.159 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar rooftop energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2166 | SD.555 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2167 | SD.1056 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to increase funding and enhance the mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2168 | SD.1870 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to ensure access to solar energy for all communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2169 | SD.2293 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. Moore for legislation to support solar distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2170 | SD.2325 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2171 | SD.2355 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to remove barriers for municipal power communities to become green communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2182 | SD.1154 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2182) of Anne M. Gobi and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to monthly minimum reliability contributions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2186 | SD.2206 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2186) of Adam Gomez, Eric P. Lesser, Orlando Ramos, Michelle L. Ciccolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure a healthy future for environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2187 | SD.1200 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2187) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to MassSAVE for vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2188 | SD.1224 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2188) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to the Department of Public Utilities' proceedings and gas pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2191 | SD.2449 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2191) of Adam G. Hinds and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote energy storage systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2197 | SD.2381 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Eric P. Lesser, Adam Gomez, Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent biomass energy to protect the air we breathe. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2200 | SD.834 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2200) of Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2202 | SD.2197 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2202) of Jason M. Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia, James B. Eldridge, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2226 | SD.2102 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2226) of Marc R. Pacheco, Maria Duaime Robinson, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for building justice with jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2232 | SD.2114 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2232) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish building energy performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2235 | SD.2238 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2235) of Bruce E. Tarr, Tami L. Gouveia and Hannah Kane for legislation to sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2239 | SD.1887 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2243 | SD.1204 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Adam G. Hinds, Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam J. Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand membership opportunities in local cultural councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2246 | SD.2105 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2249 | SD.1894 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2249) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Jessica Ann Giannino, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2251 | SD.1246 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2260 | SD.1415 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2260) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a resilient transportation system. Transportation. | |
| S.2261 | SD.1557 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE). Transportation. | |
| H.2262 | HD.1974 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2262) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to the health impacts and costs of emissions associated with grid electricity and delivered fuels, and the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Public Health. | |
| H.2264 | HD.2536 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to further regulate access to emergency contraception. Public Health. | |
| S.2265 | SD.2315 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2265) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven C. Owens and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a New Deal for Transportation in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| H.2266 | HD.1812 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Mindy Domb relative to the board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health. | |
| H.2267 | HD.2928 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Mindy Domb, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate pelvic examinations. Public Health. | |
| S.2276 | SD.636 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2276) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. | |
| S.2289 | SD.273 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2289) of Brendan P. Crighton, Adam Gomez, Harriette L. Chandler, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency. Transportation. | |
| S.2292 | SD.1320 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2292) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven C. Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. | |
| H.2294 | HD.1543 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| S.2295 | SD.1849 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2295) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to reduce traffic and encourage shared rides. Transportation. | |
| H.2298 | HD.2459 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Public Health. | |
| S.2304 | SD.2040 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2304) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions. Transportation. | |
| S.2309 | SD.2303 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electric bicycles. Transportation. | |
| H.2320 | HD.2962 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2320) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the current burden of oral disease. Public Health. | |
| H.2327 | HD.1192 | By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2327) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health. | |
| H.2329 | HD.1712 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2329) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
| S.2334 | SD.2052 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2334) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to school bus safety. Transportation. | |
| S.2337 | SD.2452 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Adam G. Hinds and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to unpaved roads. Transportation. | |
| H.2341 | HD.3684 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| S.2345 | SD.2221 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation. | |
| S.2346 | SD.2357 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2346) of Eric P. Lesser, Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote a fair and informative RMV. Transportation. | |
| H.2350 | HD.2994 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to further regulate PFAS chemicals in consumer products. Public Health. | |
| H.2373 | HD.3351 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2373) of Liz Miranda and others relative to providing a health equity assessment of certain legislation before the General Court. Public Health. | |
| H.2381 | HD.1456 | By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. O'Day, John J. Mahoney and others relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| H.2391 | HD.3401 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2391) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers. Public Health. | |
| H.2394 | HD.3661 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of David M. Rogers and others relative to ensuring fair and appropriate distribution of vaccines during public health emergencies. Public Health. | |
| S.2429 | SD.2273 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2429) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2434 | HD.1572 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2439 | HD.1846 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2439) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative prohibiting ghost guns, so-called, that allow gun pieces to be legally purchased or made to create firearms that lack serial numbers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2447 | HD.3763 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) of Mindy Domb and others relative to providing certain notices upon National Guard activations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2460 | HD.3688 | By Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2460) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to the application process for incarcerated persons to receive identification cards upon release. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2461 | HD.3884 | By Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2461) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to enhance 911 operations for behavioral health crisis response. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2486 | HD.134 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2489 | HD.138 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2493 | Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds 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. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493). | ||
| S.2495 | Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize a consent program to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2495). | ||
| H.2496 | HD.1759 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2496) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps 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.2498 | HD.3711 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2498) of Paul W. Mark relative to elevator inspections for small towns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2502 | Senate, July 26, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2429) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2433) of John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley, David F. DeCoste, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3648) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to military spouse licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2502). | ||
| H.2504 | HD.3269 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Liz Miranda and others relative to prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2508 | HD.1938 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of James J. O'Day and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2519 | Senate, September 2, 2021 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2519). | ||
| S.2525 | Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting). | ||
| S.2534 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
| S.2540 | Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (being the text of Senate, No. 2533, printed as amended). | ||
| S.2541 | Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (being the text of Senate, No. 2534, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2545 | SENATE, Thursday, September 30, 2021 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 459),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2545). | ||
| S.2551 | SD.2545 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2551) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran, Adam G. Hinds and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to empower towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2554 | Senate, October 6, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (being the text of Senate, No. 2545, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2557 | Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557). | ||
| S.2558 | Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (Senate, No. 2502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2558). | ||
| S.2559 | Senate, October 21, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (being the text of Senate, No. 2558, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2571 | Senate, November 8, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571). | ||
| S.2574 | SD.2833 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2574) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and Jonathan D. Zlotnik (by vote of the town) for legislation to create a Parks and Recreation Commission in the town of Templeton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2575 | SD.2834 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2575) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and Jonathan D. Zlotnik (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a special fund for recaptured funds from demolition liens or related grants in the town of Templeton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2582 | SD.2765 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2582) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Anne M. Gobi, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2583 | Senate, November 17, 2021 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect pregnant and postpartum patients; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable access to maternal postpartum care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to extend MassHealth standard coverage to pregnant and postpartum residents of the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2583). | ||
| S.2607 | SD.2588 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2607) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford and Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to stop mass shootings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2612 | An Act to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness | ||
| S.2613 | Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2613). | ||
| S.2614 | Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward F. Coppinger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4214) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to food allergy awareness, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2614). | ||
| S.2615 | Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2279) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2615). | ||
| H.2626 | HD.2967 | By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2637 | Senate, February 3, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2284) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund municipal reporting requirements, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2637). | ||
| S.2651 | An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency | ||
| S.2664 | Senate, February 7, 2022 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the growth of hemp, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664). | ||
| S.2667 | SD.2903 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2667) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Michael D. Brady, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2670 | Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 948) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to juvenile adjudications; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1794) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670). | ||
| S.2674 | Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2674). | ||
| S.2676 | Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of James K. Hawkins, Tami L. Gouveia and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676). | ||
| H.2683 | HD.1640 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service. | |
| S.2695 | Senate, February 10, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency (being the text of Senate, No. 2651, printed as amended). | ||
| S.2704 | Senate, February 17, 2022 -- The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day (Senate, No. 2059),-- reports, that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day" (Senate, No. 2704). | ||
| S.2723 | Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Paul R. Feeney, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723). | ||
| S.2725 | Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Sarah K. Peake and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to monitor dry casks of spent nuclear fuel; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2254) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to the reporting of spent nuclear fuel at certain electricity generating facilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2725). | ||
| S.2730 | Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools (Senate, No. 1445) (also based on Senate, No. 2016),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products" (Senate, No. 2730). | ||
| S.2731 | Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to expanding equitable access to maternal postpartum care (Senate, No. 2583),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2731). | ||
| S.2737 | Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 571) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to diversify farmland opportunities to combat climate change, reports the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2737). | ||
| S.2747 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael F. Rush, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to school safety issues; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2747). | ||
| S.2748 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Harriette L. Chandler and Steven C. Owens for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Julian Cyr, Adam J. Scanlon and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Jason M. Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Kip A. Diggs and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2748). | ||
| S.2751 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the needs of students with disabilities turning 22 during the COVID-19 emergency; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Diana DiZoglio, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Hannah Kane and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to school services for certain 22 year-old students, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2751). | ||
| S.2754 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2283) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote safety by permitting municipalities to reduce speed limits, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2754). | ||
| S.2781 | Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of certain drinks with added sugar on school grounds, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2781). | ||
| S.2783 | Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2783). | ||
| S.2785 | Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Julian Cyr for legislation to implement an elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2785). | ||
| S.2804 | Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804). | ||
| S.2809 | Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electric bicycles, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2809). | ||
| S.2811 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Brian M. Ashe, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community college campus hunger pilot program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2811). | ||
| S.2812 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812). | ||
| S.2815 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2815). | ||
| S.2817 | Senate, April 7, 2022 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Peter Capano and Maria Duaime Robinson for legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2817). | ||
| S.2828 | Senate, April 14, 2022 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2031) of Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to provide federal and state budget information to residents of the commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2828). | ||
| S.2836 | Senate, April 19, 2022 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to eligibility for judicial diversion of certain children, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2836). | ||
| S.2837 | Senate, April 19, 2022 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to expunge juvenile and young adult records; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2837). | ||
| S.2848 | Senate, April 28, 2022 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Joan B. Lovely, Susan L. Moran, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2848). | ||
| S.2858 | Senate, May 2, 2022 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2858). | ||
| S.2873 | Senate, May 12, 2022 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873). | ||
| S.2880 | Senate, May 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2880). | ||
| S.2883 | Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883). | ||
| H.2890 | HD.1252 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue. | |
| S.2893 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893). | ||
| S.2895 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2895). | ||
| S.2896 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2896). | ||
| H.2899 | HD.1851 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to recording fees paid by certified public accountants to registers of deeds and assistant recorders under the community preservation law. Revenue. | |
| S.2903 | Provider Access | ||
| S.2923 | Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jessica Ann Giannino, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of Michael F. Rush, Mathew J. Muratore, Paul McMurtry, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2923). | ||
| S.2924 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 2554) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4367; and by inserting an before the enacting clause an emergency preamble),-- reports, a “Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security" (Senate, No. 2924). | ||
| S.2929 | Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2929). | ||
| S.2942 | An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services | ||
| S.2954 | An Act establishing a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights | ||
| H.2960 | HD.2668 | By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the land conservation tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2970 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2970). | ||
| S.2971 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to create the public safety building authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Steven G. Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Walter F. Timilty and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Board of Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2457) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of James J. O'Day and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2971). | ||
| H.2972 | HD.1420 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2972) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue. | |
| S.2973 | An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care | ||
| S.2980 | Senate, June 30, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill establishing a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights (being the text of Senate, No. 2954, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2987 | Senate, June 30, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services (being the text of Senate, No. 2942, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2994 | An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns | ||
| S.2997 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended) | ||
| S.3020 | SD.3135 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3020) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to authorize the transfer of land in Templeton, Phillipston and Royalston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.3033 | Food Jobs with Justice and Community Gardens | ||
| S.3034 | Reducing Light Pollution to Protect the Climate, Public Health, and Wildlife | ||
| S.3047 | HOMES ACT (Housing Opportunity and Mobility Eviction Sealing) | ||
| S.3072 | An Act relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act) | ||
| S.3075 | An Act relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents | ||
| S.3082 | Senate, July 29, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act) (being the text of Senate, No. 3072, printed as amended). | ||
| H.3086 | HD.2655 | By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3086) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue. | |
| H.3092 | HD.518 | By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3092) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study establishment of a payment in lieu of taxes program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property. Revenue. | |
| S.3111 | Senate, August 29, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3098) of Joanne M. Comerford and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Bernardston to continue the employment of fire department member Lloyd Grover, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3111). | ||
| H.3115 | HD.968 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3115) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3124 | HD.2423 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3124) of Mindy Domb and others relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3866 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of Mindy Domb, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing for a gender neutral designation on state documents and identifications. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.3132 | Senate, November 3, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities (Senate, No. 2848),- reports recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3132). | ||
| H.3144 | HD.735 | By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3144) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.3152 | Senate, December 12, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill supporting parents running for public office (Senate, No. 475),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3152). | ||
| H.3161 | HD.930 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.3181 | Senate, January 3, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the House Bill relative to pesticides (House, No. 4931); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3181. | ||
| H.3189 | HD.1227 | By Messrs. Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3189) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Kip A. Diggs and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fourth of February as Rosa Parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3204 | HD.3927 | By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3204) of Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and others Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3264 | HD.3905 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to established a transportation climate initiative trust fund and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3277 | HD.3651 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3277) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the construction of certain plastic containers subject to the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3288 | HD.3551 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3288) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3292 | HD.1972 | By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3292) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3302 | HD.3983 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3302) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the offshore wind industry, workforce development, fisheries and environmental protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3306 | HD.1547 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3313 | HD.3281 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3313) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and Joanne M. Comerford relative to customer access to a modern electric grid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3331 | HD.2381 | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3331) of Michael P. Kushmerek, John Cronin and others relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3332 | HD.2997 | By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and others relative to the inclusion of miniature beverage containers in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3333 | HD.3753 | By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3333) of Jay D. Livingstone, Orlando Ramos and others relative to biomass energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3340 | HD.3695 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3340) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford 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.3342 | HD.3730 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3342) of Paul W. Mark and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to require state agencies that initiate construction of new facilities or renovation of existing facilities to install solar energy systems on or near such facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3366 | HD.3385 | By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others relative to developing energy performance standards for large buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3376 | HD.2035 | By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3377 | HD.1662 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3377) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3379 | HD.1211 | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3412 | HD.2439 | By Representatives Blais of Sunderland and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3412) of Natalie M. Blais, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to municipal relief from Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund reporting requirements. Transportation. | |
| H.3413 | HD.3312 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3413) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to regional transit accessibility. Transportation. | |
| H.3415 | HD.3584 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3415) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts transportation and environment equity fund. Transportation. | |
| H.3453 | HD.2885 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3453) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to debt-based incarceration and suspensions of certain motor vehicle and parking violations. Transportation. | |
| H.3456 | HD.448 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to eligibility for application for motor vehicle learners' permits and drivers' licenses. Transportation. | |
| H.3515 | HD.984 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3515) of Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. | |
| H.3529 | HD.238 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Paul W. Mark and Dylan A. Fernandes relative to providing for distinctive registration plates for firefighters. Transportation. | |
| H.3532 | HD.3335 | By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation enter into an interstate compact for certain rail service. Transportation. | |
| H.3571 | HD.2405 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3571) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation convene a working group on the benefits of passenger rail service between the city of Pittsfield and New York City using the Housatonic rail line. Transportation. | |
| H.3572 | HD.2623 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expenditures for maintaining, repairing, improving and constructing municipal ways and bridges, and other eligible municipal projects. Transportation. | |
| H.3735 | HD.3418 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3735) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of September as polycystic ovary syndrome awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3821 | HD.1617 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3854 | An Act authorizing the town of Whately to continue the employment of fire department member Gary Stone | ||
| H.3855 | An Act authorizing the town of Whately to continue the employment of fire department member William Smith | ||
| H.3873 | HD.4089 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.3926 | HD.4085 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the inspection of slaughter and meat inspection program. Public Health. | |
| H.3982 | HD.4255 | By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel R. Carey and Jack Patrick Lewis for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to access to the archaeological, geological and fossil resources in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3991 | HD.4206 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3995 | Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2202) [Local Approval Received]. July 26, 2021. | ||
| H.4120 | HD.4418 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.4128 | Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3799) [Local Approval Received]. September 27, 2021. | ||
| H.4170 | HD.3581 | By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4170) of Mindy Domb and others relative to public pension fund divestment from climate risk investments and negative economic impacts from carbon producing industries. Public Service. | |
| H.4195 | HD.4474 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at veterans’ homes in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.4202 | HD.4461 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others relative to waivers for non-fault overpayments of certain unemployment insurance benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.4224 | HD.4454 | By Representatives Blais of Sunderland and Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4231 | HD.4557 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4231) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the date for the annual town election in the town of Montague. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4248 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4253 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4262 | House bill No. 4253, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. November 17, 2021. | ||
| H.4270 | An Act prohibiting non consensual pelvic examinations | ||
| H.4298 | An Act relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes | ||
| H.4303 | HD.4192 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further regulate the manufacturing of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.4328 | An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services | ||
| H.4339 | An Act prohibiting license revocation for student loan default | ||
| H.4441 | An Act relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes | ||
| H.4442 | An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices | ||
| H.4459 | An Act relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency | ||
| H.4461 | An Act relative to work and family mobility | ||
| H.4464 | An Act relative to dentistry licensure examinations | ||
| H.4470 | House bill No. 4461, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. February 16, 2022. | ||
| H.4507 | An Act relative to hemp and agriculture in the cannabis industry | ||
| H.4548 | An Act relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities | ||
| H.4555 | An Act relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail | ||
| H.4593 | An Act authorizing the town of Amherst to continue the employment of Walter (Tim) Nelson | ||
| H.4600 | An Act relative to pesticides | ||
| H.4613 | An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior | ||
| H.4614 | An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers | ||
| H.4640 | An Act relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety | ||
| H.4672 | Resolutions establishing the annual observance of COVID-19 Remembrance Day | ||
| H.4694 | An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission | ||
| H.4695 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. | ||
| H.4697 | An Act establishing the Massachusetts hunger-free campus initiative | ||
| H.4698 | An Act relative to the scheduling of employees | ||
| H.4715 | An Act to promote efficiency in co-parent adoptions | ||
| H.4716 | An Act modernizing notary services | ||
| H.4744 | An Act to create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures | ||
| H.4780 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4784 | An Act relative to forest protection | ||
| H.4805 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to work and family mobility (House, No. 4547), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4805). | ||
| H.4818 | An Act restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health | ||
| H.4820 | An Act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging | ||
| H.4826 | An Act relative to plastic bag reduction | ||
| H.4827 | An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment | ||
| H.4851 | An Act to save recycling costs in the commonwealth | ||
| H.4853 | An Act to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. | ||
| H.4869 | An Act relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns | ||
| H.4930 | An Act expanding protections for reproductive rights | ||
| H.4931 | An Act relative to pesticides | ||
| H.4954 | An Act expanding protections for reproductive rights | ||
| H.5090 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill expanding protections for reproductive rights (House, No. 4954), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5090). | ||
| H.5091 | An Act to regulate face surveillance | ||
| H.5104 | An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services | ||
| H.5106 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes (House, No. 4441, amended), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5106). | ||
| H.5252 | An Act authorizing the town of Montague to grant one additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises | ||
| H.5368 | An Act further amending Chapter 86 of the Acts of 1994 | ||
| H.5381 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381). | ||
| H.5385 | An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District to continue the employment of fire department members Gary Dion, David Hansen, Mark Fisk, Ann Fisk and Chris Rice | ||
| H.5423 | An Act further amending Chapter 86 of the Acts of 1994 | ||
| H.1003 | HD.3685 | By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Barthold Bouricius for legislation to ensure accountability and public rights regarding commercial tree harvesting on Commonwealth-owned lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. This bill is by request. * | |
| H.1027 | HD.1025 | By Ms. Whipps of Athol (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Timothy J. Culkeen relative to access to Department of Conservation and Recreation facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1185 | SD.1741 | By Ms. DiZoglio (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1185) of Debra Falzoi, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to establish the Dignity At Work Act (DAWA). Labor and Workforce Development. This bill is by request. * | |
| H.2412 | HD.1499 | By Ms. Whipps of Athol (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2412) of Robert Steele for legislation to improve next of kin access to deceased medical records. Public Health. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.