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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Jay R. Kaufman Served 1995 - 2018 Democrat - 15th Middlesex

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for H.88  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.607 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 88) of Jay R. Kaufman and others providing for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to creating and expanding access to opportunity in low-opportunity communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.151  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.557 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to provide for reimbursement to cities and towns for extraordinary special education costs. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.196  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.559 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 196) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to ensuring secure voting equipment. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.197  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.567 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 00197) of Marty Walz and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to vacancies in the office of Governor or Lieutenant-Governor. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.198  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.568 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Jay R. Kaufman, Peter V. Kocot and Ellen Story relative to voting by the instant runoff voting method in primaries. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.199  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.609 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to voting by the instant runoff voting method. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.228  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.526 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to regulating the use of dangerous pesticides in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.229  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.604 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to reduce solid waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.353  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.602 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 353) of Jay R. Kaufman and others that public school teachers be included in the tuition waiver program for public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.441  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.523 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 441) of Jay R. Kaufman and Kenneth J. Donnelly relative to the jurisdiction of the various divisions of the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.594  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.524 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Jay R. Kaufman and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to promulgate regulations governing the administration of medication to children in schools. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.701  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.364 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 701) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.702  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.394 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 702) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to provide creditable service for retirement purposes for certain sabbatical leaves. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.703  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.397 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 703) of Jay R. Kaufman, John P. Fresolo and Thomas M. Kennedy relative to minimum pensions for retirees of city, town, county, region, district or authority retirement systems. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.704  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.399 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to the eligibility of certain faculty for contributory group insurance of public higher educational institutions. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.761  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.614 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to real estate tax relief for certain owners of residential property. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.868  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.598 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 868) of Jay R. Kaufman relative to the rights of public agencies receiving street lighting services in cities and towns. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.869  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.625 By Messrs. Kaufman of Lexington and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Jay R. Kaufman, Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1136  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1010 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Jay Kaufman and others for legislation to promote safe alternatives to toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1186  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1108 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the use of credit information of applicants or insured persons in the establishment of insurance rates. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1489  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1073 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Jay R. Kaufman, Michael J. Rodrigues and Christine E. Canavan for legislation to require pain assessment and management in health care facilities. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1617  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1003 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Jay R. Kaufman, Thomas P. Conroy and William N. Brownsberger relative to the investment of public pension funds. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1695  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1085 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Jay R. Kaufman, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1743  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1079 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1743) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to fees for the use of State House facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1779  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1056 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Jay Kaufman and others for the inclusion of certain roads in the towns of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord in the scenic byway knows as Battle Road. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1972  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2733 By Messrs. Dwyer of Woburn and Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1972) of James J. Dwyer and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to further regulate primary elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2004  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2889 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to further regulate the practice of psychotherapy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2367  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2761 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to establishing a board of registration in naturopathy and further regulating naturopathic health care. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2474  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2823 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to public employee retiree health benefits. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2540  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2737 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for the establishment of a standing commission (including members of the General Court) to review and evaluate all tax expenditures. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2541  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2903 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2541) of Jay R. Kaufman relative to property tax exemptions for renewable power systems. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2590  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2758 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to promoting municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2651  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2816 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require motor vehicle operators to use hands-free mobile telephones and devices. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2962  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3284 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2962) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to pension reform. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3993  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4285 By Representatives Kaufman of Lexington and Reinstein of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue reflective decals indicating that the driver of a vehicle may be the holder of a junior operator’s license. Transportation.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.