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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
S.78  SD.1521 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 78) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish the miracle league of Massachusetts to provide recreational resources for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.79  SD.1527 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.170  SD.1412 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of James T. Welch relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.171  SD.1417 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.172  SD.1419 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of James T. Welch for legislation to include online courses in mandatory continuing education for electricians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.173  SD.1439 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of James T. Welch, Jason M. Lewis, James J. Dwyer, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.174  SD.1668 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 174) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.208  SD.1407 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 208) of James T. Welch and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.209  SD.1447 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to the Springfield Technology Park. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.331  SD.1414 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of James T. Welch for legislation to increase access to safe swimming. Education.
S.332  SD.1416 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 332) of James T. Welch and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to interagency collaboration for dropout prevention. Education.
S.333  SD.1448 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of James T. Welch for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund. Education.
S.334  SD.1530 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of James T. Welch and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to birth to 3 early education. Education.
S.364  SD.1664 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of James T. Welch, Paul J. Donato, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the Massachusetts home care program. Elder Affairs.
S.599  SD.1410 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of James T. Welch, John W. Scibak and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
S.983  SD.1409 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish a fund to assist families of murder victims. The Judiciary.
S.984  SD.1415 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of James T. Welch and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to increase penalties for assault, assault and battery, stalking, and criminal harassment at youth sporting events. The Judiciary.
S.1058  SD.1421 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1058) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to workers compensation insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1276  SD.1408 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1276) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health.
S.1381  SD.1420 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1490  SD.1413 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1490) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease. Public Service.
S.1491  SD.1418 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers. Public Service.
S.1674  SD.1948 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of James T. Welch, Frank A. Moran, Joan B. Lovely and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to support voluntary income tax assistance sites. Revenue.
S.1900  SD.1450 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of James T. Welch and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to further growth in the creative economy. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2108  SD.2250 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2108) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch and Michael J. Finn for legislation relative to consumer protection for prescription drug purchases. Health Care Financing.
S.2150  Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (527) (offered by Senator James T. Welch) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
S.2180  SD.2356 Senate, October 16, 2017 -- Offered by Senator James T. Welch relative to establishing a special senate committee on health care cost containment and reform
S.2198  Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #156 (Welch) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185)
S.2252  SD.2372 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2252) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch and José F. Tosado for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donna Janerico, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
S.2321  SD.2548 Filed by Mr. Welch-- Order relative to granting the committee on Health Care Financing until April 25, 2018, within which time to make its final report on all matters referred to them on or before the fourth Wednesday of March.
S.2573  Senate, June 21, 2018 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Welch) to the House Bill establishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the commonwealth (House, No. 4639)
H.2781  HD.3806 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2781) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Chicopee be authorized to lease a certain building in said city for a term of twenty-five years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.