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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Jonathan Hecht Served 2009 - 2020 Democrat - 29th Middlesex

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  Jonathan.Hecht@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 22
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2140
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617-262-0803
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.5026 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to establishing voting by mail. Election Laws.
  HD.5043 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5054 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to restaurant delivery commissions during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
  HD.5128 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.86  HD.3300 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.89  HD.1385 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to recovered amounts of child support obligations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.99  HD.3832 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 99) of Mark J. Cusack, Louis L. Kafka and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.3783 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.102  HD.2367 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.103  HD.2469 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.104  HD.3043 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.117  HD.1473 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 117) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.123  HD.149 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 123) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.127  HD.3529 By Mr. Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Richard M. Haggerty, Jerald A. Parisella and Jonathan Hecht establishing a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.138  HD.1270 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.154  HD.606 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 154) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the eligibility of certain persons for the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.163  HD.662 By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.666 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Aaron Vega, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.218  HD.3422 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.221  HD.124 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 221) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.248  HD.400 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.258  HD.558 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 258) of Steven S. Howitt, Jonathan Hecht and Adam G. Hinds relative to the retail sale of certain malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.277  HD.2825 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.282  HD.435 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of David Paul Linsky and Jonathan Hecht relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.327  HD.2072 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 327) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to craft brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.383  SD.664 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore financial transparency in presidential elections. Election Laws.
H.392  HD.1995 By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 392) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others that the Department of Energy Resources study the branding, marketing, and funding of electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging equipment, and fuel-efficient vehicle incentive programs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.402  HD.1333 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 402) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to encourage strategies to develop school students’ social-emotional learning competencies. Education.
H.408  HD.3697 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of David Biele and others relative to requiring head injury athletic trainers at high schools offering interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
S.415  SD.1474 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Jason M. Lewis, Jonathan Hecht, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a citizens’ initiative review commission. Election Laws.
H.428  HD.3193 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 428) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to full-day kindergarten. Education.
H.443  HD.3645 By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.463  SD.1366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.473  HD.416 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.476  HD.326 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.477  HD.327 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
H.482  HD.3117 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to the promotion of mental health education. Education.
S.484  SD.1613 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Smitty Pignatelli, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.484  HD.3550 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 484) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize a consent program to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault. Education.
S.499  SD.755 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.514  HD.1330 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
H.516  HD.3742 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to student identification cards. Education.
H.531  HD.2800 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Joan Meschino and others relative to school policies for students found with certain weapons or charged with certain violations. Education.
H.546  HD.609 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to teacher preparation and certification. Education.
H.552  HD.3393 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to early education and care. Education.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.591  HD.3145 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
H.598  HD.252 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.604  HD.2018 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Claire D. Cronin and others that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review the financial stability of nursing homes in the Commonwealth in order to ensure the provision of quality resident care and quality jobs. Elder Affairs.
H.605  HD.1314 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the licensing and conduct of home care aid agencies. Elder Affairs.
H.612  HD.437 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors. Elder Affairs.
H.613  HD.438 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.614  HD.1021 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.615  HD.769 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.
H.618  HD.3247 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.621  HD.605 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
H.624  HD.1964 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.630  HD.1832 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.635  HD.1999 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.636  HD.2016 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
H.639  HD.530 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.640  HD.553 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
H.646  HD.3098 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws.
H.656  HD.932 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
H.669  HD.1107 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.
H.685  HD.3608 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.719  HD.815 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 719) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the use of ranked choice voting in certain elections. Election Laws.
H.736  HD.3173 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.743  HD.349 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 743) of Mike Connolly, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.745  HD.1042 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 745) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to reducing paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.747  HD.1721 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.750  HD.1771 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Michael S. Day and others relative to recycling costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751  HD.1122 By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.753  HD.3124 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Marjorie C. Decker and Jonathan Hecht relative to recycling by state agencies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.759  HD.3072 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 759) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.761  HD.3523 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.762  HD.3180 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.769  HD.3686 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.770  HD.3703 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 770) of Carolyn C. Dykema, Paul A. Schmid, III and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to further regulate the operation of piggeries based on their impact on air and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.771  HD.134 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.772  HD.148 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.773  HD.3557 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.774  HD.3765 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.776  HD.291 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.790  HD.1088 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.791  HD.1500 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 791) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.800  HD.3134 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.818  HD.1857 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.823  HD.3713 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.832  HD.3577 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to address climate protection, green economy and global warming solutions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.841  HD.1954 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Sarah K. Peake and others promoting sustainable investment, economic security and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.842  HD.1963 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Sarah K. Peake, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to carbon stock on natural and working lands and the release of measurable greenhouse gases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.846  SD.254 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of William N. Brownsberger, Denise Provost, Daniel J. Hunt, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary.
H.853  HD.1419 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Denise Provost and others relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.871  HD.960 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 871) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.873  HD.3065 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.909  HD.1040 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of Ruth B. Balser, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services.
H.910  HD.1417 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to mental health or substance use disorder insurance benefits. Financial Services.
H.913  HD.2698 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase consumer transparency regarding insurance provider networks. Financial Services.
H.919  HD.3118 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to the collection of consumer debt. Financial Services.
H.929  HD.2064 By Mr. Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 929) of Gerard J. Cassidy and others relative to the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.
H.946  HD.132 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.966  HD.1207 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.967  HD.1762 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to require specific patient consent for out-of-network healthcare services and prohibiting providers from billing consumers for more than the in-network cost-sharing amount. Financial Services.
H.968  HD.1284 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.991  HD.3202 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.1036  HD.631 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Daniel R. Carey and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1037  HD.1930 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
H.1039  HD.1915 By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Jay D. Livingstone, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to encourage transportation network company pre-arranged shared rides. Financial Services.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1078  HD.2323 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
H.1083  HD.1567 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture treatment for pain and substance use disorders. Financial Services.
H.1100  HD.2758 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1100) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to require insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for certain services. Financial Services.
H.1102  HD.3274 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Cindy F. Friedman and others relative to health insurance benefits for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
H.1128  HD.532 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
H.1129  HD.543 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
H.1130  HD.588 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to provide equal access to medical treatments essential for persons with autism. Health Care Financing.
H.1133  HD.3442 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the pricing of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
H.1139  HD.2338 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
H.1165  HD.3897 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Kevin G. Honan, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a community health center transformation fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1184  HD.1098 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.1194  HD.2974 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
H.1198  HD.3404 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing.
H.1199  HD.1218 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1208  HD.599 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1209  HD.3294 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.1218  HD.1026 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education.
H.1219  HD.1027 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1220  HD.858 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education.
H.1239  HD.1349 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1243  HD.1513 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to adjunct faculty wages. Higher Education.
H.1264  HD.2395 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
H.1265  HD.2406 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
H.1279  HD.2600 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.
H.1291  HD.3781 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to elections of local housing authority board members. Housing.
S.1295  SD.1528 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of Jason M. Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia, Mark C. Montigny and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. Public Health.
H.1314  HD.2776 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing.
H.1316  HD.2762 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the stabilization of rents in cities and towns facing distress in the housing market. Housing.
H.1339  HD.1046 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary.
H.1341  HD.1126 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to reporting requirements for the Department of Correction regarding the use of solitary confinement for LGBTQI prisoners. The Judiciary.
H.1346  HD.2345 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. The Judiciary.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1369  HD.3497 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.1376  SD.1461 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automated enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1416  HD.802 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1478  HD.583 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1486  HD.3394 By Representatives Khan of Newton and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and others for legislation to reduce recidivism among emerging adults. The Judiciary.
H.1487  HD.3464 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Kay Khan and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1517  HD.1228 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication. The Judiciary.
H.1525  HD.1096 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to access to community corrections. The Judiciary.
H.1544  HD.3346 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of John H. Rogers and others relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
S.1561  SD.576 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1561) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to line of duty death benefits for police officers employed by private colleges and universities. Public Service.
H.1573  HD.2657 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services within the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
S.1577  SD.1689 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jonathan Hecht, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.
H.1582  HD.1108 By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1582) of Bud L. Williams and others relative to decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary.
H.1583  HD.1113 By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Bud L. Williams and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
H.1596  HD.302 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1609  HD.1409 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1609) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to overtime protections for certain middle class workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1610  HD.3789 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1617  HD.2659 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to determining the wages employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1620  HD.1352 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1625  HD.195 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1628  HD.890 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1628) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1651  HD.3120 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1651) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1652  HD.3802 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1652) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to persons performing job-related services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1659  HD.3614 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1659) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to further regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1670  HD.2947 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the protection of injured workers under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1700  HD.1125 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to ensuring access to addiction services to residents of secure facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1717  HD.1193 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1717) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and others relative to the public health and public safety outcomes of the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioid and other substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1720  HD.106 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1736  HD.3632 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1739  HD.2583 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1769  HD.414 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Mike Connolly and others relative to supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1774  HD.3564 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1781  HD.3688 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for a local option for municipalities to assess fees on new developments to support the cost of expanded or upgraded water infrastructure. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1822  HD.2214 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1823  HD.3352 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1843  HD.870 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1843) of Bruce J. Ayers and Jonathan Hecht relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.
H.1847  HD.1077 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Ruth B. Balser and others that the Department of Public Health promulgate rules and regulations to implement the public health Fukushima lessons for nuclear emergency preparation. Public Health.
H.1850  HD.3197 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1850) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to patient access to emergency care. Public Health.
H.1867  HD.1785 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.
H.1875  HD.3710 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish voluntary training programs for medical and nursing schools in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
H.1890  HD.779 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1890) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. Public Health.
H.1892  HD.1801 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1902  HD.418 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
H.1916  HD.3436 By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.1917  HD.2690 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
H.1919  HD.2739 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to reusable medical instrument or device central service technicians in health care facilities. Public Health.
S.1924  SD.1817 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.1934  HD.1104 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Hannah Kane, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to create a Massachusetts rare disease advisory council. Public Health.
H.1935  HD.2682 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health.
H.1942  HD.2883 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
H.1947  HD.2900 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of sugary drinks on school grounds. Public Health.
H.1948  HD.2959 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
S.1948  SD.2210 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1948) of Julian Cyr, Sarah K. Peake, Jonathan Hecht and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation relative to the prompt decommissioning of nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1949  HD.3554 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.1951  HD.3482 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1951) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the sale of tobacco to minors. Public Health.
H.1952  HD.1231 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations regarding the licensing of foreign-trained medical professionals with the goal of expanding and improving medical services in rural and underserved areas. Public Health.
H.1953  HD.1940 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV routine screening and care. Public Health.
H.1954  HD.1945 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health.
H.1955  HD.3932 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to improving Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
H.1959  HD.2272 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
H.1970  HD.1746 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1970) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to make assessments against power plants. Public Health.
H.1989  HD.1558 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Denise Provost and others relative to reporting on health effects of particulate matter. Public Health.
H.1990  HD.1561 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Denise Provost and others relative to reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. Public Health.
H.1991  HD.3835 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Denise Provost and others relative to informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.
H.1996  HD.2884 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of David M. Rogers and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to establish a division of indoor environments within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2027  HD.1058 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2027) of Ruth B. Balser, Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to require automatic sprinkler protection systems in certain housing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2029  HD.2021 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Christine P. Barber, Michael J. Moran and others relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2042  SD.847 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation.
H.2047  HD.3011 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2088  HD.3108 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2092  HD.836 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2095  HD.916 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2096  HD.3041 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2096) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2111  SD.749 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2111) of Jason M. Lewis, Jonathan Hecht, Steven Ultrino and Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines. Transportation.
S.2116  SD.1530 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a clean transportation future. Transportation.
H.2123  HD.1177 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator DiZoglio, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2141  HD.3412 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2220  HD.3094 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service.
H.2330  HD.1381 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.2332  HD.2055 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of David K. Muradian, Jr., Jonathan Hecht and Mathew J. Muratore relative to providing credible service for retirement purposes for VISTA volunteers. Public Service.
H.2347  HD.645 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Jonathan Hecht relative to the membership of the board of trustees of the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund. Public Service.
S.2359  SD.2548 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
H.2422  HD.3187 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the federal, state and local tax laws applicable to residents of the commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2434  HD.3052 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
S.2437  SD.2648 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2437) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Aurora Wilber, an employee of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Public Service.
H.2463  HD.2835 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.2477  HD.1760 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2477) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2485  HD.152 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2485) of Danielle W. Gregoire, Jonathan Hecht and Michael O. Moore that tobacco tax revenues be used to reduce tobacco use. Revenue.
H.2489  HD.1490 By Messrs. Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
S.2493  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
H.2500  HD.2639 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to state income tax credit for renting unsubsidized properties at below market rents. Revenue.
S.2503  Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503).
S.2504  Senate, March 19, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern the use of animals in product testing; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2504).
H.2522  HD.2315 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.
H.2529  HD.2898 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
H.2535  HD.1241 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
H.2536  HD.408 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2536) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to establishing a family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.2551  HD.3921 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2551) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the assessed value of real estate in agricultural or horticultural use. Revenue.
S.2593  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2593).
H.2623  HD.2563 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
H.2653  HD.808 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
H.2654  HD.3091 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
H.2671  HD.3680 By Messrs. Biele of Boston and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2671) of David Biele, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to the employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2671  April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of Jason M. Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia, Mark C. Montigny and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2671).
H.2682  HD.2480 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds to purchase bottled water. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2738  HD.3752 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2738) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that the State Treasurer annually mail to resident taxpayers of the Commonwealth information on the federal and state budgets. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2741  HD.224 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2763  Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2763).
H.2772  HD.1718 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2772) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to the use of state funds to purchase single-use plastic bottles. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2776  HD.2968 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2776) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Nika C. Elugardo and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2785  SD.2971 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
H.2802  HD.1248 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to to secure a clean energy future and provide comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2803  HD.2736 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to Department of Public Utilities commissioners. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2804  HD.2775 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the use of electric and gas energy efficiency funds allocated for low income residential customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2805  HD.2783 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish a beneficial electrification commission to study the economic, energy, and environmental benefits of market transformation to accelerate beneficial electrification of space heating. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2805  Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).
H.2806  HD.1497 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish rate options to reduce utility customer costs and lower peak demand. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2807  HD.1499 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to base rate proceeding conducted by the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2808  HD.1501 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to grid modernization and the promotion of local energy investment. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2810  HD.2370 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2812  HD.3178 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to clarifying authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2824  HD.1128 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to establishing a residential sustainable energy program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2832  HD.580 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2833  HD.1694 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2836  HD.3092 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2841  HD.3103 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Division of Energy Resources be directed to expand the green communities program to mitigate climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2843  HD.3511 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate solar incentive programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2848  HD.3447 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2848) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Christine P. Barber and others relative to natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2849  HD.3719 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Minicucci of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci and others for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy use, increasing efficiency and encouraging renewable sources of energy and other energy policies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2852  HD.1614 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2852) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to offshore drilling, expansion, exploration, development, or production in state waters. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2853  HD.3717 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide local option for communities to choose energy projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2858  HD.1809 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2862  HD.2940 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2862) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2864  HD.1051 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2865  HD.3931 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to establish a net zero stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2874  HD.3562 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2874) of Natalie M. Higgins, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to study incentives for certain low income homeowners and renters to reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2877  HD.602 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to solar power equity in low-income and environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2894  HD.1087 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to creating a green bank to evaluate and coordinate financing for energy improvements and energy technologies throughout the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2896  HD.2529 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2896) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish a solar program to encourage the development of solar photovoltaic technology. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2904  HD.1752 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2904) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to the financial responsibility for nuclear power plant decommissioning. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2919  HD.3396 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish building energy performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2921  HD.2893 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2922  HD.3640 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of David M. Rogers and others relative to large-scale clean energy procurements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2923  HD.633 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2923) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the electric vehicle consumer rebate program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2930  HD.2300 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2930) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to conversion of fossil fuel heating customers to heat pumps, solar thermal, or other renewable or low greenhouse gas emissions heating technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2934  HD.576 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2934) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2941  HD.1171 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2943  HD.2250 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2943) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the Commonwealth’s funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts and culture, and for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2973  An Act promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking
H.2982  HD.1135 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2982) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.
H.2983  HD.3816 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2983) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish transit improvement districts. Transportation.
H.2991  HD.1722 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of Michael S. Day and others relative to limiting autonomous driving capabilities to zero emission and electric vehicles. Transportation.
H.3008  HD.3009 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation.
H.3010  HD.582 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3010) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Thomas M. Stanley and others for the establishment of a vehicle mileage user fee task force (including members of the General Court) to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection and other related matters. Transportation.
H.3011  HD.1686 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3011) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to designate United States highway Route 20 as a state historic highway. Transportation.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3013  HD.1745 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth. Transportation.
H.3021  HD.778 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3021) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others relative to contract assistance for Central Artery debt of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
H.3066  HD.1263 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3066) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide a process for certain homeless adults or children to apply for identification cards. Transportation.
H.3070  HD.840 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to gender identity on certain identification issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
H.3146  HD.1240 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of William M. Straus and others relative to supplemental infrastructure financing for transportation. Transportation.
H.3164  HD.534 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.
H.3179  HD.1534 By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3208  HD.2012 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3208) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3211  HD.2967 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3211) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for the adoption of resolutions relative to memorializing the President of the United States to make it the policy of the United States that it will not start a nuclear war and not use nuclear weapons first. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3220  HD.294 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the people's budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact that passage of the people’s budget. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3274  HD.1710 By Representatives Day of Stoneham and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3274) of Michael S. Day, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary.
H.3313  HD.1189 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3313) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and others relative to allowing narcotics testing products. The Judiciary.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3332  HD.849 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.3358  HD.154 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
H.3362  HD.185 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3362) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to repeal certain laws. The Judiciary.
H.3378  HD.3635 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the sealing of and access to sealed court records. The Judiciary.
H.3379  HD.3636 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family relationships during incarceration by providing for training for correctional officers. The Judiciary.
H.3380  HD.3637 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3380) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family stability of incarcerated persons by further reforming criminal offender record information, increasing access to employment and preventing unfair accrual of debt. The Judiciary.
H.3414  HD.2945 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.3420  HD.1295 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.3422  HD.1978 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.3452  HD.3024 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3454  HD.3259 By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3454) of Chynah Tyler, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to improve the collection and analysis of data relative to traffic stops. The Judiciary.
H.3456  HD.3385 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to eviction proceedings and the creation of a public task force to develop a right to counsel in said proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.3483  HD.2623 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3483) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to athletic trainers and athletic training. Public Health.
H.3492  HD.274 By Representatives Cutler of Duxbury and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to radiological emergency response funds under the control of the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.3500  HD.3012 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
H.3502  HD.3487 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3502) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
H.3550  HD.2092 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3550) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the language readiness of deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
H.3556  HD.3227 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3556) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services.
H.3562  HD.3654 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to municipal affordable housing incentives and services. Housing.
H.3564  HD.1780 By Messrs. Day of Stoneham and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3564) of Michael S. Day, David M. Rogers and others relative to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. The Judiciary.
H.3572  HD.2713 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to workplace harassment in the State House. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3573  HD.1520 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3577  HD.839 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3577) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3579  HD.3638 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3579) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to freezing of the rate and valuation of taxes on real income to protect elder housing. Revenue.
H.3582  HD.2449 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3582) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the administration of the Garden of Peace. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3585  HD.3924 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3585) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the diversion of funds from the United States government’s nuclear modernization programs to meet the transportation infrastructure costs of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3629  HD.2949 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles for the purpose of implementing innovative transportation planning and fleet electrification projects. Transportation.
H.3657  HD.3524 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.3661  HD.3590 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3662  HD.2817 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.3738  HD.3951 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.
H.3787  HD.1089 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.3791  HD.1583 By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3791) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to establish a natural gas demand response pilot program within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3814  HD.4167 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3814) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Jonathan Hecht and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the town council) relative to the construction of improvements to Arsenal Park in the town of Watertown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3835  HD.1130 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3839  HD.3750 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3839) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
H.3921  HD.2910 By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to electioneering communication expenditures. Election Laws.
H.3999  HD.4284 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to vaccination and immunization for school admittance. Education.
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4083  HD.4438 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4096  HD.4470 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish an immunization program within the Department of Public Health for certain child care centers, schools, camps and institutions of higher education. Public Health.
H.4161  HD.4540 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4265  An Act to assure informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients
H.4267  An Act regulating central service technicians
H.4268  An Act to create a Massachusetts rare disease advisory council
H.4291  An Act ensuring high quality early education
H.4308  An Act creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate
H.4349  An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
H.4374  An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families
H.4415  An Act to study forest management practices
H.4418  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
H.4419  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.4425  An Act relative to the Architectural Access Board
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4440  An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
H.4448  An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health
H.4460  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4465  An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
H.4466  An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
H.4480  HD.4821 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to create a transportation excise tax to be levied on certain businesses. Revenue.
H.4503  An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system
H.4518  An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment
H.4531  An Act ensuring access to addiction services
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4541  An Act enabling public housing authorities to borrow against real estate equity of publicly-owned properties
H.4551  An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4552  An Act relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth
H.4564  HD.4835 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4567  HD.4707 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the application of the domestic workers bill of rights as it pertains to au pairs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4606  An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4615  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4624  HD.4935 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
H.4647  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4688  An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness
H.4689  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4694  relative to fairness in debt collection
H.4700  HD.5039 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4726  HD.5036 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
H.4737  HD.5075 By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4739  HD.5070 By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4762  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4778  House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4781  An Act ensuring safe patient access to emergency care
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4783  An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
H.4784  An Act promoting community immunity
H.4818  An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health
H.4820  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4878  HD.5166 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4900  An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
H.4928  An Act relative to emergency paid sick time
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5045  HD.5306 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.5085  An Act requiring one fair wage
H.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.