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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.909 | An Act providing for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heat | ||
| S.29 | SD.495 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.41 | SD.399 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps 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 digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.45 | SD.267 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.61 | SD.1093 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Adam Gomez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture. | |
| S.67 | SD.136 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Agriculture. | |
| H.71 | HD.2701 | By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 71) of Natalie M. Blais, Hannah Kane and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| H.86 | HD.2965 | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 86) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, David T. Vieira and others relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| H.91 | HD.326 | By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Joan Meschino, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.98 | SD.1059 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy. | |
| H.100 | HD.3908 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 100) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative the inequity of digital access through the recruitment and implementation of digital navigators. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.101 | SD.1636 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.102 | SD.2250 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Michael J. Barrett, James K. Hawkins, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to require changing stations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.109 | HD.3814 | By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and others relative to farming and damages caused by PFAS. Agriculture. | |
| H.111 | HD.2703 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 111) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups. Agriculture. | |
| H.112 | HD.3621 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to agricultural resilience. Agriculture. | |
| H.118 | HD.2378 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 118) of Mindy Domb and Andres X. Vargas for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the sustainability of eligible emergency food providers, known as food pantries. Agriculture. | |
| S.118 | SD.1818 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.119 | SD.1820 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.120 | HD.448 | By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 120) of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture. | |
| H.121 | HD.1872 | By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 121) of Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations OR relative to urban farmland. Agriculture. | |
| H.130 | HD.270 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Hannah Kane and others relative to membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. | |
| S.130 | SD.1201 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.137 | SD.1115 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 137) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.155 | SD.1390 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.166 | SD.591 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 166) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.167 | SD.1321 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.189 | SD.732 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.197 | SD.501 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.210 | SD.1384 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.218 | SD.1765 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Manny Cruz, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.222 | HD.2197 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.225 | HD.2314 | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Paul J. Donato and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the structure of the commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.227 | HD.1117 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.228 | HD.1120 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to further regulate the Office of the Child Advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.235 | HD.3680 | By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 235) of Michael J. Finn and Joanne M. Comerford relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.242 | HD.1903 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 242) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.243 | HD.2762 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.261 | HD.3407 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Jay D. Livingstone, Michael J. Finn and others relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.285 | SD.518 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Dylan A. Fernandes, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.305 | SD.1997 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Paul W. Mark and Julian Cyr for legislation to encourage businesses to give their employees a stake in the company, often through stock options or Employee Stock Ownership. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.328 | SD.1552 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education. | |
| S.368 | SD.997 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education. | |
| S.369 | SD.1018 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Whole Child Grant Program. Education. | |
| S.374 | SD.1401 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen and John F. Keenan for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
| H.384 | HD.2454 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.388 | SD.1719 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education. | |
| S.389 | SD.1721 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.391 | SD.896 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education. | |
| S.392 | SD.1235 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation relative to food literacy. Education. | |
| S.394 | SD.1237 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education. | |
| S.398 | SD.1473 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education. | |
| S.400 | SD.1912 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education. | |
| S.403 | SD.2262 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education. | |
| S.405 | SD.1543 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education. | |
| S.412 | SD.1581 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 412) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education. | |
| S.417 | SD.346 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mandatory recess for elementary and middle school students. Education. | |
| S.418 | SD.361 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 418) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John J. Marsi, Hannah Kane, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education. | |
| S.426 | SD.698 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 426) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure that all students are prepared for future success. Education. | |
| S.430 | SD.2149 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education. | |
| S.436 | SD.1208 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education. | |
| S.444 | SD.2197 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 444) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| S.461 | SD.1482 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools. Education. | |
| S.468 | SD.2319 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.470 | SD.1036 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.477 | SD.1729 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.478 | SD.1546 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Natalie M. Higgins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.478 | HD.3520 | By Representatives Zlotnik of Gardner and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.479 | SD.2382 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.487 | SD.1314 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Mark C. Montigny, Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.488 | SD.1749 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.495 | SD.1616 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.497 | SD.1537 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.504 | SD.642 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to enforce accessibility for voters with disabilities by requiring an agent of the state secretary to inspect, at least once every four years, each polling place. Election Laws. | |
| S.505 | SD.667 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.517 | HD.3619 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education. | |
| H.521 | HD.488 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Joanne M. Comerford relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finances. Education. | |
| S.531 | SD.2194 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.534 | SD.2441 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws. | |
| S.540 | SD.1444 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 540) of Dylan A. Fernandes that provisions be made to examine and report on the potential negative environmental and economic impacts of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| S.544 | SD.2162 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 544) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.551 | SD.712 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.553 | SD.764 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Owens, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.557 | SD.1066 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.559 | HD.2194 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 559) of Mindy Domb and Priscila S. Sousa for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks. Education. | |
| H.560 | HD.1596 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Mindy Domb relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.561 | HD.2132 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 561) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to further regulate the STEM program. Education. | |
| H.565 | HD.1043 | By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of Patricia A. Duffy, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education. | |
| S.572 | SD.1775 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.575 | HD.1791 | By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 575) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education. | |
| S.580 | SD.423 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.583 | SD.117 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Lydia Edwards, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote climate safe buildings. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.585 | SD.847 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, James Arciero and others for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.586 | SD.1668 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.590 | SD.2377 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.597 | SD.2276 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.629 | SD.2373 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.630 | SD.2442 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.631 | SD.1547 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.640 | SD.1640 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.644 | SD.1447 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.647 | SD.357 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes, Paul W. Mark and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.651 | SD.1155 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.654 | SD.2134 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.690 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. | |
| S.704 | SD.694 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers. Financial Services. | |
| H.706 | HD.2681 | By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 706) of Todd M. Smola and Joanne M. Comerford relative to geography education. Education. | |
| S.707 | SD.968 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Peter J. Durant, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services. | |
| S.711 | SD.326 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney and David T. Vieira for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services. | |
| S.712 | SD.553 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 712) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. | |
| H.735 | HD.2100 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 735) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to promote and facilitate food literacy programs in school districts, charter schools, approved private day or residential schools, or collaborative schools. Education. | |
| S.742 | SD.1890 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 742) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Dylan A. Fernandes, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| H.752 | HD.2647 | By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education. | |
| S.761 | SD.1199 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
| S.763 | SD.945 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Adam Gomez, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Manny Cruz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services. | |
| S.784 | SD.1596 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. | |
| S.804 | SD.2006 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 804) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services. | |
| S.809 | SD.532 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.819 | SD.1198 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Pavel M. Payano and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants. Financial Services. | |
| S.836 | SD.1153 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of John C. Velis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services. | |
| S.844 | SD.1659 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 844) of Brendan P. Crighton and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve long term care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.860 | SD.2341 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.867 | SD.1906 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.868 | SD.1910 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.869 | SD.1130 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.870 | SD.1034 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Hannah Kane, Michael O. Moore 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.872 | SD.953 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.877 | SD.1702 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 877) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.882 | SD.1526 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.887 | SD.2385 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.888 | SD.1960 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.891 | SD.996 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.900 | HD.3597 | By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 900) of Natalie M. Blais, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and others for legislation to protect drinking water quality in private wells. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.901 | HD.2707 | By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Natalie M. Blais, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.904 | HD.4201 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Natalie M. Blais, Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.912 | HD.2792 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.915 | HD.2928 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.924 | SD.295 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education. | |
| S.929 | SD.300 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.933 | HD.3831 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Mindy Domb relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.938 | HD.1801 | By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 938) of Patricia A. Duffy, Natalie M. Blais and others relative to funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.939 | SD.1567 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger. Higher Education. | |
| H.952 | HD.2202 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 952) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to watershed forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.953 | HD.2204 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.968 | SD.1771 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 968) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps 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.985 | HD.1554 | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.991 | SD.2594 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness. Housing. | |
| S.998 | SD.1068 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | |
| H.1003 | HD.1423 | By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Joan Meschino, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.1005 | HD.2377 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Joan Meschino and others relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.1010 | SD.988 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program. Housing. | |
| S.1034 | SD.33 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1034) of William N. Brownsberger and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission to review and update archaic laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1042 | HD.2773 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to establish the the Quabbin host community trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.1046 | SD.155 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1053 | SD.503 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1061 | SD.2115 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1087 | SD.2413 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of James B. Eldridge, Brandy Fluker-Reid, Christopher J. Worrell, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to abolish sentences of life without parole for individuals who committed crimes while they were considered minors or young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1096 | HD.2728 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1096) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rates for community health centers. Financial Services. | |
| S.1114 | SD.949 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1115 | SD.1194 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1115) of Cindy F. Friedman and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1118 | SD.1638 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1118) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Julian Cyr for legislation to make it unlawful for a professional investor doing business in the commonwealth to make sexual harassment advances. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1119 | SD.1644 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1122 | SD.1107 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1124 | SD.1356 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1124) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sean Reid and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1127 | SD.2057 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1132 | SD.886 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1136 | SD.1443 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1136) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Adam Gomez relative to preventing false confessions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1147 | SD.1745 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1147) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1367 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and others for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1166 | SD.1411 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to enhance hiring practices at schools to prevent sexual abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1174 | SD.1993 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1174) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1178 | HD.3787 | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1178) of Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services. | |
| S.1178 | SD.1006 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1178) of Liz Miranda, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1181 | SD.2210 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1182 | SD.2270 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1182) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to evidence obtained during a traffic stop. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1188 | HD.1500 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services. | |
| S.1205 | SD.94 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1257 | HD.1173 | By Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1257) of Paul McMurtry, Steven Owens and others relative to health insurance coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. | |
| H.1258 | HD.1854 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Paul McMurtry, David F. DeCoste and others relative to coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors. Financial Services. | |
| S.1277 | SD.1108 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1300 | SD.1802 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mark C. Montigny, Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1302 | SD.39 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1310 | SD.466 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1334 | SD.453 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1339 | SD.1113 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1343 | HD.1776 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services. | |
| H.1350 | HD.3094 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Christine P. Barber, Steven Owens and others relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1370 | SD.26 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1371 | HD.1507 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1386 | SD.241 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1392 | SD.1917 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1392) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for a special commission to study available behavioral health services and to make recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1393 | SD.2483 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1393) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1403 | SD.2471 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1410 | HD.646 | By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1410) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1420 | SD.1388 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1427 | SD.245 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Colleen M. Garry and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to prohibit municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1431 | HD.2038 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Sean Garballey, Joanne M. Comerford and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education. | |
| S.1447 | SD.1084 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1455 | SD.2416 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative the management of specific pieces of land or structures typically found at a fairground, often referring to regulations, permissions, or restrictions regarding their operation within a particular area. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1467 | HD.2891 | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1467) of Andres X. Vargas, Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance. Higher Education. | |
| H.1471 | HD.2735 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing. | |
| S.1474 | SD.296 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1477 | SD.1550 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health. | |
| S.1481 | SD.1950 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of Nick Collins for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health. | |
| S.1491 | SD.1690 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rory McCarthy, , James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health. | |
| H.1495 | HD.2496 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Mindy Domb and Steven Ultrino for legislation to authorize an extreme heat energy assistance program. Housing. | |
| S.1502 | SD.258 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1502) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health. | |
| S.1503 | SD.318 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1504 | SD.2403 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health. | |
| S.1507 | SD.1758 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health. | |
| S.1543 | SD.1598 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a nursing workforce center at the University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester. Public Health. | |
| S.1546 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1548 | SD.1086 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. | |
| S.1549 | SD.1098 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. | |
| S.1560 | SD.1691 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1560) of Robyn K. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the human service transportation (HST) consumer advisory board. Public Health. | |
| S.1563 | SD.1742 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health. | |
| S.1571 | SD.2536 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools. Public Health. | |
| S.1573 | SD.1421 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Paul K. Frost, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. | |
| H.1588 | HD.3596 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1592 | SD.1538 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Michael O. Moore relative to optometrist licensure. Public Health. | |
| H.1593 | HD.3605 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1593) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to impose a penalty for child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1594 | HD.3636 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1598 | SD.438 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health. | |
| S.1618 | SD.2117 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| S.1653 | SD.1023 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1668 | SD.2598 | By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1668) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Steven George Xiarhos, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts emergency management agency. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1681 | SD.1670 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1718 | SD.1639 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1720 | SD.985 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1722 | SD.1137 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1724 | SD.1594 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1724) of Liz Miranda, William N. Brownsberger and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a correctional inspector general office. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1725 | HD.1366 | By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Homar Gómez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ban the intentional release of balloons. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1741 | SD.113 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, Steven S. Howitt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court 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.1797 | SD.1940 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service. | |
| S.1817 | SD.256 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1817) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| H.1832 | HD.2347 | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of John J. Lawn, Jr. and Natalie M. Blais relative to preventing the sexual abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1834 | SD.429 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service. | |
| H.1852 | HD.1664 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1852) of Jay D. Livingstone and Joanne M. Comerford relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1856 | SD.2099 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1856) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford and Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators. Public Service. | |
| S.1860 | SD.2295 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.1876 | HD.3294 | By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1876) of Christopher M. Markey, Dennis C. Gallagher and Joanne M. Comerford relative to compensation rates for bar advocates. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1884 | SD.2208 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
| S.1895 | SD.539 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| S.1921 | SD.1618 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of John C. Velis, Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service. | |
| S.1953 | SD.583 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of home ownership. Revenue. | |
| S.1957 | SD.1772 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1957) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue. | |
| H.1960 | HD.3933 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1960) of David M. Rogers and Joanne M. Comerford relative to establishing presumptive parole using structured, actuarially-based guidelines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1975 | SD.1380 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue. | |
| S.2003 | SD.581 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2003) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality. Revenue. | |
| S.2033 | SD.1684 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Paul W. Mark, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.2083 | SD.203 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2102 | SD.1458 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to facilitate access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2125 | SD.1757 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2146 | SD.2111 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2146) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and Manny Cruz for legislation to address the racial wealth gap. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2152 | SD.1191 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2152) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to designate June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2155 | SD.1116 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of transgender people to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning transgender people. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2156 | SD.1177 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2169 | SD.2045 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2169) of Paul W. Mark, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and others for legislation to authorize cultural facilities owned by tribal governments to be financed on the same basis as projects which are municipally owned. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2177 | SD.1617 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Liz Miranda for legislation to establish an office of unsolved homicides within the office of the attorney general. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2197 | SD.1850 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, John F. Keenan and others for legislation relative to remote participation in municipal and town meetings and postponement of local elections elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2221 | HD.1909 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2228 | SD.1530 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2228) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2229 | SD.1532 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2229) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2239 | SD.742 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, Adam Gomez, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2243 | SD.760 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2245 | SD.802 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2245) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2249 | SD.1924 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2249) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Steven Owens for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2255 | SD.1545 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2255) of Brendan P. Crighton, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, , Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2261 | SD.2490 | By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2264 | SD.2579 | By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2264) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to consumer protection for residential solar customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2270 | SD.2553 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2270) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to maximize and optimize energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2294 | SD.1188 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2294) of Jason M. Lewis and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2301 | SD.2061 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2301) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Natalie M. Blais, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to investor-owned utilities and expedited approval processes ensuring timely access to funds for energy efficiency and conservation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2307 | SD.129 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2318 | SD.1200 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Pavel M. Payano, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2328 | SD.141 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Julian Cyr, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mark D. Sylvia, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2333 | SD.1496 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2333) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2335 | SD.2542 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Manny Cruz for legislation to enforce penalties under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2366 | SD.558 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2366) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on micro-transit to study existing and emerging micro-transit services and its funding in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Transportation. | |
| S.2368 | SD.1424 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. | |
| H.2374 | HD.4044 | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2374) of David Biele and Joanne M. Comerford relative to burial assistance from the Department of Public Welfare. Public Health. | |
| H.2375 | HD.2729 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2375) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. | |
| H.2382 | HD.1391 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of Tackey Chan and others relative to office-based surgical centers. Public Health. | |
| H.2401 | HD.2493 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Mindy Domb and Kimberly N. Ferguson relative to safe and consensual sensitive examinations. Public Health. | |
| H.2403 | HD.2173 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of Mindy Domb relative to establishing the human service transportation consumer advisory board. Public Health. | |
| H.2432 | HD.245 | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2432) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| H.2442 | HD.1732 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2442) of James K. Hawkins and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. | |
| H.2488 | HD.2490 | By Representatives Luddy of Orleans and Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2488) of Hadley Luddy, Michelle L. Badger and others for legislation to monitor dry casks of spent nuclear fuel. Public Health. | |
| H.2505 | HD.2540 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health. | |
| H.2571 | HD.2724 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2580 | HD.3816 | An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents | |
| H.2601 | HD.1847 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to passenger safety on motorcoaches. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2796 | HD.3143 | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Mark J. Cusack and Joanne M. Comerford relative to post-retirement earnings for certain public safety retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.2968 | HD.2532 | By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2968) of Todd M. Smola and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.3030 | HD.2726 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3030) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to further regulate the transfer of excess tax revenues. Revenue. | |
| H.3031 | HD.2733 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3031) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.3032 | HD.3587 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3032) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford relative to payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue. | |
| H.3132 | HD.1088 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Steven S. Howitt, Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.3154 | HD.403 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3154) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue. | |
| H.3159 | HD.3456 | By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue. | |
| H.3206 | HD.1887 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3206) of Steven Owens and others relative to fossil fuel free investment options within prepaid tuition programs or college savings programs. Revenue. | |
| H.3292 | HD.628 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3292) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3311 | HD.875 | By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3311) of Leigh Davis and others relative to state grants for rural communities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3317 | HD.2201 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3317) of Mindy Domb and Samantha Montaño relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3329 | HD.2022 | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3329) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the reimbursement of traveling expenses of governor’s council members. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3422 | HD.523 | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3452 | HD.3590 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3464 | HD.3764 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3464) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to update the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3529 | HD.2154 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Joan Meschino and others relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3566 | HD.2768 | By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3566) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to the use of surety bonds by certain utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3629 | HD.3631 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the permitting of certain trucks and trailer-trucks for travel on public ways. Transportation. | |
| H.3655 | HD.2175 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| H.3658 | HD.1177 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3658) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Todd M. Smola and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to existing and emerging micro-transit services. Transportation. | |
| H.3830 | HD.2722 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3830) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.