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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   Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2829 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch for legislation to protect the health and livelihood of employees of the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse and Hampden Juvenile Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for   Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2974 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to predatory debt collection practices during a public health emergency. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.193  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.691 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 193) 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.194  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.692 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.195  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.880 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of James T. Welch, Maura Healey, Jason M. Lewis and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to protect residential electric customers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.196  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1457 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) 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.197  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1717 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of James T. Welch and John C. Velis 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.198  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1718 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of James T. Welch, Eric P. Lesser and John C. Velis 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.231  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.882 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of James T. Welch and Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.232  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1455 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of James T. Welch and Bud L. Williams for legislation to promote economic development in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1989 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 233) of James T. Welch and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.687 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of James T. Welch for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.346  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.704 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of James T. Welch and Bud L. Williams for legislation to increase access to safe swimming. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.347  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1144 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.381  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.823 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of James T. Welch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.658  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.688 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 658) of James T. Welch 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.659  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1602 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 659) of James T. Welch, José F. Tosado and James K. Hawkins for legislation to protect access to invaluable, economical, and necessary treatments. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.707 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of James T. Welch, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect public health and reduce health care costs. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.839 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of James T. Welch and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to consumer protection for prescription drug purchases. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1451 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to the recovery of costs for certain medical assistance. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1706 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to structural health care oversight and reform. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1039  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.705 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1039) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish a fund to assist families of murder victims. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1040  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.706 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of James T. Welch for legislation to increase penalties for assault, assault and battery, stalking, and criminal harassment at youth sporting events. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1041  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1408 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of James T. Welch, Todd M. Smola, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1121  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.661 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1121) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to workers compensation insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1204  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1719 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1353  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.900 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of James T. Welch and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to establish a subsidiary board for veterinary technology. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1354  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1564 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1354) 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1355  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1571 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of James T. Welch for legislation to reduce the risks associated with allergic reactions. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1356  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2060 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of James T. Welch, Michael D. Brady and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to governing not for profit hospital system or service operating an ambulance service. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1597  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.653 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1597) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1598  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.658 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1599  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1391 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of James T. Welch, Todd M. Smola, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Daniel J. Hunt for legislation relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1795  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.699 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of James T. Welch, Jason M. Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to support voluntary income tax assistance sites. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1796  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1572 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of James T. Welch and Bud L. Williams for legislation to expand availability of primary care services in underserved areas. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2018  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2169 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of James T. Welch, Bud L. Williams and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to provide for community-based green infrastructure in Western Massachusetts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2019  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2174 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2019) of James T. Welch for legislation to provide for equitable access to solar energy for property owners in urban areas within Massachusetts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2029  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1716 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of James T. Welch and Mary S. Keefe for legislation relative to procurement services for artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2672  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2917 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2672) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James T. Welch and Thomas M. Petrolati for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Angelica Rodriguez, an employee of Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3473  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1345 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3473) 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 H.3849  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4207 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Debra Messier, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4042  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4402 By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4042) of Michael J. Finn and James T. Welch (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to exempt certain positions in said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4106  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4512 By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Welch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Finn and James T. Welch for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Stone-Harrington, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4917  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5208 By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4917) of Michael J. Finn and James T. Welch (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to grant easements and conservation restrictions to all or portions of certain parcels of land owned by said city to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.348  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1981 By Mr. Welch (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Emily K. Harrison for legislation to establish a task force on child development information for parents. Education. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2536  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2696 By Mr. Welch (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2536) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Katrina King for legislation relative to junior license operators driving family members with disabilities. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.