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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Joan Meschino Democrat - 3rd Plymouth

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.5109 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane and others relative to driver education. Transportation.
  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.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.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.112  HD.572 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Aaron Vega and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.128  HD.1838 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to equal access to community care for elders and disabled persons. 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.180  HD.1167 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to municipal master plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.408  SD.304 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.
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.
H.426  HD.3175 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 426) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recess for elementary school children. Education.
H.451  HD.2842 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to School Building Authority assistance grants. Education.
H.576  HD.3195 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. 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.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.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.667  HD.3087 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 667) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to establish citizens' initiative ballot question review commission. Election Laws.
S.675  SD.2199 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.690  SD.986 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
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.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.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.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.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.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.
H.905  HD.875 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Bruce J. Ayers and Joan Meschino that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. 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.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.1325  HD.1868 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Andres X. Vargas, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review housing production and equity in the Commonwealth. Housing.
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.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.1537  HD.1618 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
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.
S.1992  SD.598 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1992) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish funding to provide moneys for postclosure activities at nuclear power station. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1997  SD.1236 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1997) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Mark J. Cusack, Josh S. Cutler, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2004  HD.3242 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
S.2026  SD.634 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino for legislation to create the title of musician laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2222  HD.3387 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain surviving spouses. Public Service.
S.2230  SD.2446 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2230) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Cohasset. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2242  SD.2457 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2242) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the procedure for municipal acceptance of subdivision roads in the town of Hingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2243  SD.2458 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the establishment of a Hingham means-tested property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2248  HD.2712 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.
S.2300  SD.2500 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2300) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Joan Meschino and Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Scituate to use certain land for general municipal purposes without Article 97 restrictions on such use. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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.2343  HD.600 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
H.2353  HD.748 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the public employee retirement investment committee membership. Public Service.
H.2393  HD.207 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A youth and government fund. Revenue.
H.2429  HD.1105 By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2429) of Josh S. Cutler, John F. Keenan and others relative to Community Preservation Act funding and the promotion of regional services. Revenue.
S.2471  SD.2623 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino for legislation relative to youth voter engagement. Election Laws.
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.
S.2525  Senate, February 13, 2020 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.2243)of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the establishment of a Hingham means-tested property tax exemption,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525).
S.2701  SD.2918 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
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.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.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.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.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.2863  HD.3054 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2872  HD.3452 By Representatives Hecht of Watertown and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Jonathan Hecht, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the transition to a clean, sustainable, and equitable transportation system. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2881  HD.389 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2882  Senate, July 31, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time, reports recommending the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
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.2908  HD.2644 By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James M. Murphy and others relative to the location of new natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2915  Senate, September 24, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator O'Connor) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2300.
H.2940  HD.704 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2989  Senate, December 23, 2020 – Text of the Senate Bill relative to the establishment of a Hingham means-tested property tax exemption (being the text of Senate, No. 2525, printed as amended)
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.3255  HD.3049 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3255) of Mike Connolly and others relative to the eviction of certain tenants. 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.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.3487  HD.1893 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
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.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.4122  HD.4418 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to motor vehicle owners’ and independent repair facilities’ access to vehicle on-board diagnostic systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4418  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
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.4485  An Act relative to the Massachusetts foster care review unit
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.4553  An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control
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.4627  HD.4934 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
H.4689  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
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.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.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.4978  HD.5144 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to address estate recovery issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
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.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.