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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative James M. Kelcourse Served 2015 - 2022 Republican - 1st Essex

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  james.kelcourse@mahouse.gov

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  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4641 By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and to designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4891 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to approval of compacts entered into by the Commonwealth with one or more states. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4967 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to authorize on-premises consumption licensees to sell certain current inventory of alcoholic beverages to members of the general public who are not under twenty-one years of age. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5135 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation to transfer employees of the North Shore Regional 911 Center to the State 911 Department. Public Service.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
  HD.5142 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, David M. Rogers and others relative to the right to record law enforcement. The Judiciary.
S.273  SD.413 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 273) of Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Dean A. Tran, James M. Kelcourse and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education.
S.341  SD.1811 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Bruce E. Tarr, Josh S. Cutler, Diana DiZoglio, Dean A. Tran and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an Educational Unfunded Mandate Task Force. Education.
H.383  HD.2119 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 383) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic and regulatory impacts of fifth generation (5G) cellular mobile communications. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
H.422  HD.407 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish an elementary school literacy grant program. Education.
H.449  HD.3317 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to special education in the foundation budget. Education.
S.457  SD.1884 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Diana DiZoglio, James M. Kelcourse, Edward J. Kennedy and David Allen Robertson for legislation to create a Merrimack River District Commission. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.465  HD.2904 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to MassHealth reimbursements to local educational authorities. Education.
H.468  HD.2810 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 468) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Paul Brodeur and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study school starting times and schedules. Education.
H.500  HD.2175 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to permanently establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
S.530  SD.1 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Susan Williams Gifford, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.546  HD.609 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to teacher preparation and certification. Education.
H.550  HD.1612 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education.
H.551  HD.3269 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 551) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to authorize a grant program to support the implementation of high quality pre-kindergarten programs. Education.
H.552  HD.3393 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to early education and care. Education.
H.553  HD.3461 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 553) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the development of early education and care career incentives and opportunities. Education.
H.554  HD.3709 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to special education. Education.
H.556  HD.3129 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 556) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.576  HD.3195 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. Education.
H.612  HD.437 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors. Elder Affairs.
H.613  HD.438 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.614  HD.1021 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.615  HD.769 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.
H.630  HD.1832 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.751  HD.1122 By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.758  HD.3040 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.809  HD.2104 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 809) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1179  SD.270 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Diana DiZoglio and James M. Kelcourse (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Salisbury to assume control of the Ring’s Island Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1184  HD.1098 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.1201  HD.925 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of James Arciero and others relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
H.1215  HD.1985 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing for appropriations to establish a program of capital improvements to public institutions of higher education to ensure the well being and safety of students, faculty, staff and college communities. Higher Education.
H.1218  HD.1026 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education.
H.1219  HD.1027 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.1226  SD.680 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.
H.1279  HD.2600 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.
H.1364  HD.1901 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1364) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the funding of youth courts for first-time juvenile offenders that have committed misdemeanor crimes. The Judiciary.
H.1490  HD.3481 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1490) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to notice of identification for certain constructions projects. The Judiciary.
H.1537  HD.1618 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1867  HD.1785 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.
H.1946  HD.2899 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.2045  HD.2610 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2059  SD.1036 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Brendan P. Crighton, Peter Capano, Lori A. Ehrlich, Thomas P. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a feasibility study to expand rapid transit to Lynn. Transportation.
S.2090  SD.956 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Anne M. Gobi, James M. Kelcourse, Todd M. Smola, Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles. Transportation.
H.2092  HD.836 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2158  HD.713 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2158) of James Arciero and others relative to cost of living adjustments for certain retired public employees. Public Service.
H.2248  HD.2712 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.
H.2370  HD.2977 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to creditable service benefits for certain veterans. Public Service.
H.2419  HD.388 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
S.2463  Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
H.2492  HD.904 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of Bradford Hill and others for legislation to provide tax credits for engaging in agricultural internships for qualified students for farm training. Revenue.
H.2511  HD.2094 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2511) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2522  HD.2315 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.
S.2597  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator DiZoglio) as a new draft for Senate, No. 1179.
H.2608  HD.1405 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
S.2652  SD.2883 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2652) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2716  HD.758 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2716) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to designate the blanding turtle as the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2832  HD.580 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2883  HD.2098 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to deficiencies of emergency response plans for electric and gas utility providers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2920  HD.2206 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Energy Resources be directed to determine the feasibility of creating multi-state offshore wind energy generation solicitation and procurement agreements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3041  HD.845 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3041) of Bradford Hill and others relative to motorcycle rider education curriculum. Transportation.
H.3043  HD.899 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Bradford Hill and others relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation.
H.3182  HD.1399 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation.
H.3208  HD.2012 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3208) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3213  HD.905 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3213) of Bradford Hill and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3235  HD.2672 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3246  HD.73 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Timothy R. Whelan and others extending veterans status for the certain former members of the National Guard and reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3657  HD.3524 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.3927  HD.3600 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3927) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to the purchase of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry 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. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4291  An Act ensuring high quality early education
H.4333  An Act authorizing the city of Amesbury to grant four additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
H.4359  HD.4731 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation.
H.4419  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.4430  authorizing a study of starting times and schedules
H.4432  An Act relative to special education finance
H.4465  An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
H.4466  An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4545  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3698). March 5, 2020.
H.4551  An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4615  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4647  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4944  HD.5187 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.