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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator James T. Welch Served 2011 - 2020 Democrat - Hampden

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.106  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.817 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of James T. Welch, Jennifer E. Benson, James B. Eldridge, Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to establish the miracle league of Massachusetts to provide recreational resources for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.204  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.759 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of James T. Welch for legislation to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.205  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.762 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.206  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.822 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of James T. Welch relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.207  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.829 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.837 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of James T. Welch for legislation to include online courses in mandatory continuing education for electricians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.243  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1310 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 243) of James T. Welch, Benjamin Swan, Aaron Vega and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.918 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to interagency collaboration for dropout prevention. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1485 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of James T. Welch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to increased access to safe swimming. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.370  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.831 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of James T. Welch, Mary S. Keefe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Daniel A. Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the Massachusetts home care program. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.560  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.821 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of James T. Welch and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to establish a universal driver's trust fund to offset the costs of uninsured motorists. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.561  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1307 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of James T. Welch, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael J. Rodrigues and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.951  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.818 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado, Brian M. Ashe and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a fund to assist families of murder victims. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.952  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.915 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to increased penalties for assault, assault and battery, stalking, and criminal harassment at youth sporting events. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1021  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.834 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to workers compensation insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1230  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1243 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1230) of James T. Welch, Marcos A. Devers, Jose F. Tosado and Jeffrey Sánchez for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1327  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.916 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of James T. Welch, Jose F. Tosado, Brian M. Ashe and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1443  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.827 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1444  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.832 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1651  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3281 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1651) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch relative to the taking or transmitting of images of crime victims by first responders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2243  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2533 Filed by Mr. Welch-- Order relative to granting the committee Health Care Financing until June 22, 2016, within which time to make its final report on certain Senate and House documents pertaining to the financing and delivery of health care in the Commonwealth.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2261  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2539 Filed by Mr. Welch-- Order relative to granting the committee Health Care Financing until June 1, 2016, within which time to make its final report on certain Senate and House documents relative to the financing and delivery of health care in the Commonwealth.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2506  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2716 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Nereida Prats, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.