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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives Served 2013 - 2018 Democrat - First Essex

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  Kathleen.OConnorIves@masenate.gov

State House

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Boston, MA, 02133
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617-722-1604
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  SD.2348 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal possession of rapid fire firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2500 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure greater transparency at the GIC. Public Service.
S.42  SD.592 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Todd M. Smola, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.64  SD.583 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Michael O. Moore, Linda Dean Campbell, Jack Lewis, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.81  SD.1609 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jose F. Tosado, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing and sustainable development. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.82  SD.1794 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Robert M. Koczera, Sal N. DiDomenico, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Community Benefit Districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.96  SD.938 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Michael D. Brady, Thomas J. Calter, James E. Timilty, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.99  HD.1302 By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 99) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to providing standards for in-home parent coaching. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.130  SD.374 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.134  HD.1491 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.178  SD.1047 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Josh S. Cutler, James R. Miceli, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.199  SD.597 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Murphy and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to study the feasibility of streamlining business registration. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
S.227  SD.773 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 227) of Cynthia S. Creem, Barbara A. L'Italien, Susan Williams Gifford and Carmine L. Gentile for legislation to authorize a study of starting times and schedules. Education.
H.254  HD.1947 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 254) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for officials, referees and umpires officiating at school athletic events. Education.
H.255  HD.1247 By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Paul K. Frost, Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the authority of school districts to be exempt from a certain standardized exam. Education.
S.258  SD.1960 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Linda Dorcena Forry and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to further regulate early home childcare certification. Education.
H.264  HD.77 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
S.267  SD.1250 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education.
H.269  HD.1765 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Bradford R. Hill, David K. Muradian, Jr., and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to the foundation funding of special education. Education.
H.270  HD.1766 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 270) of Bradford R. Hill and others that costs associated with special education follow students upon the change of school districts in mid year. Education.
H.278  HD.1529 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 278) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the emergency administration of glucagon in schools . Education.
H.282  HD.1287 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of James M. Kelcourse, Bradford R. Hill and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to the calculation of the special education reimbursement funding program. Education.
H.283  HD.1288 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of James M. Kelcourse, Bradford R. Hill and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to special education transportation funding reform. Education.
H.285  HD.924 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through biliteracy education. Education.
S.308  SD.1486 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education.
S.330  SD.1731 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Walter F. Timilty, Carole A. Fiola, Susan Williams Gifford, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education.
S.336  SD.977 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Harriette L. Chandler, John H. Rogers, Thomas M. McGee, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.373  SD.1791 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud. Election Laws.
S.379  SD.476 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jennifer E. Benson, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention. Election Laws.
H.439  HD.408 By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.443  HD.1370 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.448  SD.1979 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James M. Cantwell, Daniel J. Ryan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of safe recreation in public waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.450  SD.457 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.469  SD.1019 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the positioning of compressor stations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.482  HD.1952 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.483  HD.1955 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Financial Services.
S.483  SD.125 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Bruce E. Tarr and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.499  SD.939 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services.
S.502  SD.987 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Harriette L. Chandler, Hannah Kane, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.
S.504  SD.1077 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dental benefit plan transparency and patients' Bill of Rights. Financial Services.
S.505  SD.1079 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical loss ratio for insurance corporations. Financial Services.
S.506  SD.1081 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Patrick M. O'Connor and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
S.508  SD.74 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Cynthia S. Creem and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.
H.520  HD.916 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to beneficiary designation on certain bank accounts. Financial Services.
S.545  SD.224 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 545) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.582  HD.1599 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 582) of John W. Scibak and others relative to dental insurance benefit plans and further protecting the rights of dental patients. Financial Services.
S.582  SD.212 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.
H.583  HD.1600 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 583) of John W. Scibak and others relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
H.584  HD.1602 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of John W. Scibak and others relative to medical loss ratio for insurance corporations and dental benefit plans. Financial Services.
H.607  HD.550 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Health Care Financing.
H.632  HD.1596 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.641  HD.1380 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the higher education endowment match program. Higher Education.
H.643  HD.1110 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment pilot program to be administered by the Board of Higher Education for licensed social workers. Higher Education.
S.672  SD.1494 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 672) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support efforts to ensure that students from Massachusetts have access to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
S.683  SD.1890 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, James M. Cantwell, Jack Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need. Higher Education.
H.686  HD.1542 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for low and moderate income housing units. Housing.
S.687  SD.2047 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education.
S.690  SD.1095 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
S.701  SD.149 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty. Higher Education.
S.705  SD.629 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 705) of Michael O. Moore, Barbara A. L'Italien, James B. Eldridge, Eileen M. Donoghue and others for legislation relative to early college high schools. Higher Education.
H.740  HD.871 By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary.
S.750  SD.119 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Bruce E. Tarr and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to streamline housing permitting. Housing.
S.751  SD.1913 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 751) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing.
S.765  SD.685 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Michael D. Brady, Richard J. Ross, Danielle W. Gregoire, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.832  SD.1872 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, William Crocker, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary.
H.842  HD.1578 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the prevention of financial exploitation of the elderly. The Judiciary.
S.851  SD.507 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary.
S.858  SD.920 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Dylan Fernandes, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to increase the penalties for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary.
H.870  HD.1552 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
H.872  HD.1559 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The Judiciary.
H.873  HD.1156 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary.
S.1023  SD.338 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1025  SD.463 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Thomas M. McGee, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public higher education collective labor contracts. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1030  HD.1432 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Paul McMurtry and others that the Director of the Department of Unemployment Assistance redesign the DUA QUEST online service revenue system for employers and third party agents. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1038  HD.955 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1082  SD.1161 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jose F. Tosado, Paul R. Heroux, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1092  HD.554 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1092) of Kevin G. Honan and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to promote open space residential development by prohibiting unreasonable zoning ordinance and by-law restrictions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1093  HD.571 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) of Kevin G. Honan and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to zoning variances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1094  HD.612 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Kevin G. Honan and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to site plan zoning review. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1103  SD.1921 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1131  HD.149 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health.
S.1168  SD.985 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1168) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. McGee, Hannah Kane, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to re-establish the Brain Injury Commission. Public Health.
H.1170  HD.1221 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to prohibit smoking in motor vehicles in which young children are passengers. Public Health.
S.1174  SD.146 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1174) of Cynthia S. Creem and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to enhance sexual assault evidence kit collection. Public Health.
S.1175  SD.539 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health.
S.1191  SD.866 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Public Health.
H.1199  HD.1422 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
S.1205  SD.545 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health.
S.1218  SD.1353 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Kevin G. Honan, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction. Public Health.
S.1222  SD.284 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings. Public Health.
H.1233  HD.1665 By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1233) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to establish the police training trust fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1245  HD.1258 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1245  SD.1121 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to timely care and saving lives. Public Health.
S.1271  SD.1084 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation relative to tobacco cessation. Public Health.
S.1332  SD.658 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Thomas M. McGee, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Brendan P. Crighton, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety in the transportation of students. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1368  SD.293 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1380  SD.1735 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Walter F. Timilty, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1406  SD.1220 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a group insurance commission under the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. Public Service.
S.1474  SD.668 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of James E. Timilty, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees. Public Service.
S.1475  SD.719 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of James E. Timilty, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1501  HD.1382 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to closing off-shore tax haven loopholes. Revenue.
S.1504  SD.588 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.1527  HD.546 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Kay Khan that tobacco tax revenues be used to reduce tobacco use. Revenue.
S.1530  SD.1553 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Barbara A. L'Italien, Paul R. Heroux, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
S.1630  SD.1438 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Michael F. Rush and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.1643  HD.610 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.1661  HD.55 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1670  HD.1018 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to Commonwealth building projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1711  SD.2033 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of Linda Dorcena Forry and James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the Garden of Peace Honoring Victims of Homicide. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1743  SD.333 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Lewis, James Arciero, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commonwealth building projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1749  HD.1325 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1749) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1765  HD.1345 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1765) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to the decommissioning of nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1837  SD.1222 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1837) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Sarah K. Peake, Mathew Muratore, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the prompt decommissioning of nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1845  SD.1113 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1845) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers of gas and electricity from paying for leaked and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1847  SD.1727 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1847) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the department of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1855  SD.1674 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kenneth I. Gordon, Carmine L. Gentile, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1857  SD.1491 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1864  SD.344 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1864) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, David Paul Linsky, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1875  HD.1080 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to requiring the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on road repair. Transportation.
S.1876  SD.1372 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Marc R. Pacheco, John W. Scibak, Michael D. Brady, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1908  SD.90 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Cynthia S. Creem, John C. Velis, Jonathan Hecht and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to hands free cell phone devices. Transportation.
H.1926  HD.1991 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1927  HD.1847 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Stephan Hay and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1928  HD.1742 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to allow veterans living in housing authorities to deduct the cost of traveling for medical purposes from the income total assessed by said authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1959  HD.2233 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the care of children, adults and families with complex medical conditions and special health care needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1971  HD.2709 By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.2002  SD.1172 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2002) of James E. Timilty, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to penalties for operation of motor vehicles after unlawful removal of an ignition interlock device. Transportation.
S.2006  SD.1523 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2006) of James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to further strengthen public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders. Transportation.
S.2052  SD.2112 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.
S.2053  SD.2157 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2091  HD.2500 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to voter registration. Election Laws.
H.2108  HD.2334 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2113  HD.2382 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) 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.
S.2121  Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (596) (offered by Senator Donoghue et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
S.2149  Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (75) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
H.2166  HD.2256 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.2176  HD.1535 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2176) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
H.2197  HD.2716 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to dental service corporations. Financial Services.
H.2203  HD.2693 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require health care coverage for the medically necessary treatment for disease, illness, injury or bodily dysfunction required by a student’s individual educational program. Financial Services.
H.2226  HD.2299 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2226) of Natalie Higgins and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education.
H.2305  HD.2762 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary.
H.2403  HD.2611 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) 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.2442  HD.2190 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2442) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
H.2446  HD.2713 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Diana DiZoglio and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to prohibiting the use of maintenance of certification as a basis for physician licensure, hospital employment or credentialing, or health plan reimbursement and/or credentialing. Public Health.
H.2478  HD.2911 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2478) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the disclosure requirements for dry cleaners using toxic chemicals. Public Health.
H.2479  HD.2916 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health.
H.2525  HD.2935 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Daniel Cullinane and others relative to the composition of the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
H.2569  HD.2867 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to out of pocket health expenses for active and retired employees, their dependents and survivors. Public Service.
H.2603  HD.2786 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
S.2613  Senate, July 12, 2018 -- Text of amendment (36) (offered by Senator Eldridge) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2591) to the House Bill promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity
H.2614  HD.2210 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to increase the maximum tax credit allowed for land conservation incentives. Revenue.
H.2615  HD.2225 By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.2618  HD.2589 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2618) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to farmland land transfer estate taxes . Revenue.
H.2682  HD.2342 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of Ruth B. Balser, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require cable television operators to provide public, educational, and governmental access channels. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2683  HD.2253 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2698  HD.2527 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) 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.2700  HD.2103 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Kay Khan and others relative to compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2701  HD.2265 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2864  HD.3668 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
H.2875  HD.3676 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to identify and review state laws, regulations and administrative directives that prescribe requirements for school districts. Education.
H.2877  HD.3006 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a curriculum relative to the safe use of streets and premises open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Education.
H.2915  HD.3453 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2919  HD.3523 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to establish the drinking and ground water research trust fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3001  HD.3432 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a board of directors at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center . Higher Education.
H.3050  HD.3347 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3050) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the reporting of overdoses of controlled substance, alcohol, or combination of such substances. The Judiciary.
H.3252  HD.3015 By Representative Smizik of Brookline and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Frank I. Smizik, Michael J. Barrett and others relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health.
H.3323  HD.3032 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue.
H.3400  HD.3204 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3569  HD.3561 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3569) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize annual lung cancer screenings for firefighters. Financial Services.
H.3651  HD.3871 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Kelcourse and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Dube, an employee of the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Public Service.
H.4029  HD.4343 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4029) of James M. Kelcourse and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (by vote of the town) that the town of Salisbury be authorized to repeal the board of license commissioners in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4096  HD.4413 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to a fifty mile radius. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4249  HD.4591 By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4249) of James M. Kelcourse and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Newburyport be authorized to hold a special election in said city. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4899  HD.5081 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4905  HD.5136 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4905) of Linda Dean Campbell, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the school budget deficit in the city of Methuen. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4981  HD.5202 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to the election of board members of local housing authorities. Housing.
H.3227  HD.3429 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3227) of Frances F. Gradzewicz and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to do-not-resuscitate orders. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.