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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative John V. Fernandes Served 2007 - 2016 Democrat - 10th Worcester

Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for H.44  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.379 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 44) of John V. Fernandes and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Maryellen Dean, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.285  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.807 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 285) of John V. Fernandes, Stephen L. DiNatale and Kevin J. Kuros for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the impact of undocumented aliens residing in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.362  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.817 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 362) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to mandating cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.363  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.875 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 363) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to an alternate MCAS completion plan for students with certain disabilities. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.364  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.878 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 364) of John V. Fernandes and others that the Department of Education be required to reimburse school districts for the cost of transporting "out-of-district" special education students. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.519  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.968 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 519) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the calculation of income for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.668  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1438 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.844  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2679 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 844) of John V. Fernandes relative to certain banking laws and regulations of the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.845  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2681 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of John V. Fernandes relative to the regulation of domestic and foreign money transmissions by the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.846  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3203 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of John V. Fernandes relative to mortgage review boards and a small business loan review board within the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.985  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1089 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1097  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.808 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to include certain single family housing units and condominium units under the definition of affordable housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1284  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.805 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of John V. Fernandes and Michael O. Moore relative to the statute of limitations in certain court actions involving zoning violations. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1285  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.830 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the disposition of court records. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1286  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.883 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of John V. Fernandes, Stephen L. DiNatale and Kevin J. Kuros relative to the employment of unauthorized workers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1287  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1591 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the procedures for access to email of decedents. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1288  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1649 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to establish a parent-child testimonial privilege. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1289  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1663 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1289) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to certain civil infractions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1290  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1901 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of John V. Fernandes, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to improving the accuracy of eyewitness identification procedures. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1291  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3052 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the adoption of children. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2290  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.838 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2496  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.732 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2496) of John V. Fernandes relative to real property tax exemptions for recipients of social security disability and supplemental security income benefits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2497  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.787 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2497) of John V. Fernandes and Chris Walsh relative to making corrective changes in certain laws regarding the taxation of forest, farm and recreation land. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2498  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.793 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2498) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit increases in real property tax payments by elderly homeowners. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2499  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.803 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2499) of John V. Fernandes relative to the excise tax on motor vehicles. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2500  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.813 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide tax exemptions for certain paraplegic veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2501  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.887 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to benefits received by cities and towns prior to foreclosure of the rights of redemption under a tax title or taking. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2502  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.984 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2502) of John V. Fernandes, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe that applications pertaining to the taxation of certain open space lands be approved only upon the taxes on such property being paid in full. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2988  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.733 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2988) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to eliminate the annual fee for the issuance of distinctive license plates to veterans. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2989  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.734 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of John V. Fernandes and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to require proof of legal residence on applications for the registration of motor vehicles and trailers. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2990  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.785 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2990) of John V. Fernandes for legislation to require that certain information be included with applications for motor vehicle registrations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2991  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.877 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of John V. Fernandes and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive registration plates indicating support for the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of their centennial anniversary. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3225  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1493 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide additional funding for school districts experiencing increases in English language learners. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3302  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.963 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3302) of John V. Fernandes and Jeffrey N. Roy that the State Purchasing Agent be directed to give preference to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3361  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3817 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of John V. Fernandes, Karen E. Spilka and Jeffrey N. Roy relative to the taking of property by eminent domain by the Medway Redevelopment Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3438  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1569 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3438) of John V. Fernandes relative to assistant clerks of the third district court of Southern Worcester. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3462  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1457 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3462) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the direct deposit of municipal employees compensation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3528  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1486 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3528) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the process for increasing seasonal utility rates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3622  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3878 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes and Frank A. Moran relative to discounts for prescription drugs. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3631  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3959 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3631) of John V. Fernandes (by vote of the town) that the town of Milford be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3634  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3958 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3634) of John V. Fernandes (by vote of the town) that the town of Milford be authorized to establish a municipal finance department for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3755  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4081 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes, Maura Healey (Attorney General) and others relative to the trafficking of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3985  Filed by Mr. Fernandes of Milford. February 3, 2016.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4034  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4546 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes relative to the payment of support to a recipient spouse who is economically dependent. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4038  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4522 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes for legislation to designate January as peace officer history month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4078  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4618 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 4078) of [PETITIONERS LIST] [BACKING TEXT]. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4218  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4698 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 4218) of [PETITIONERS LIST] [BACKING TEXT]. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4252  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4747 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 4252) of [PETITIONERS LIST] [BACKING TEXT]. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4427  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Fernandes of Milford, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4110). June 22, 2016.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4445  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4855 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4445) of John V. Fernandes (by vote of the town) that the town of Mendon be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in said town to John D. Gannett, Jr., and Ute D. Gannett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4544  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Fernandes of Milford, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4107). July 23, 2016.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4037  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4523 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Barton for legislation to exempt residential security systems from the sales tax. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.