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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Kevin J. Kuros Served 2011 - 2018 Republican - 8th Worcester

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  Kevin.Kuros@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 443
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-2460
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617-722-2353
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.3651 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions condemning the actions of the Internal Revenue Service in regard to their investigation of non-profit groups with certain political affiliations. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
  HD.3695 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday in August 2013. Revenue.
  HD.3864 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to repeal the 2013 sales tax on computer and software technology services. Revenue.
  HD.3903 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to repeal the linkage of the gas tax to the Consumer Price Index. Revenue.
  HD.4092 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to establish a one year waiting period prior to implementing new taxes. Revenue.
  HD.4093 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to the implementation of regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4094 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell and others that the rules and regulations regarding the economic impact on small businesses be reviewed once every 5 years. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4095 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to environmental impacts of generating facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
  HD.4096 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to the posting of public hearing notices by the joint committee on ways and means. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
  HD.4121 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the theft of military service medals. The Judiciary.
  HD.4163 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the unemployment insurance rate. Labor and Workforce Development.
  HD.4413 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Ryan C. Fattman and others [BACKING TEXT]. House Rules.
  HD.4586 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to corporate tax amnesty. Revenue.
H.66  HD.2362 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary.
H.90  HD.1439 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to place photo identification on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.91  HD.1443 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Ryan C. Fattman and others that agencies and departments be required to verify the documentation of applicants for public benefits or licenses using the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.92  HD.3180 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to require the annual registration of persons receiving transitional assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.109  HD.2459 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cash assistance program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.132  HD.3378 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Robert L. Hedlund and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and maintain an online application process for businesses wishing to apply to accept electronic benefit transfer cards at point of sale. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.134  HD.3388 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.164  HD.2738 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to create a strategy for small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.178  HD.3086 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 178) of Matthew A. Beaton and others relative to the sale of malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.191  HD.1806 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Tackey Chan and others relative to updating reciprocity for licensing optometrists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.204  HD.956 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Peter J. Durant and Kevin J. Kuros relative to the performance of electrical work by single family homeowners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.228  HD.2218 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Steven S. Howitt, Kevin J. Kuros and Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to permitting sales of alcohol on Sunday mornings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.230  HD.2397 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to regulate the direct shipment of wines. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.243  HD.70 By Representatives Madden of Nantucket and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to further regulate the direct shipments of wine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.278  HD.3203 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 278) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Colleen M. Garry and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to prevent a person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime from acting as a professional solicitor. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.314  HD.311 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 314) of John V. Fernandes, Stephen L. DiNatale and Kevin J. Kuros for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the impact of undocumented aliens residing in the Commonwealth . Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.319  HD.2364 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.373  HD.619 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on newly-mandated education pograms and expenses. Education.
H.391  HD.1303 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 391) of Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to protect the rights of students to express religious viewpoints. Education.
H.427  HD.950 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 427) of Randy Hunt and others relative to parental notification for out-of-school-district counseling referrals. Education.
H.428  HD.2342 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 428) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to charter school renewal. Education.
H.429  HD.2360 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 429) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to creating a "parent trigger petition" process at underperforming or chronically underperforming schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.431  HD.2413 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to parental notification . Education.
H.432  HD.2469 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.434  HD.2549 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 434) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the calculation of foundation budgets. Education.
H.452  HD.2794 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to require parental notification prior to the taking of student surveys in the public schools regarding personal or private issues. Education.
H.466  HD.570 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 466) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to require parental consent on sex education in public schools. Education.
H.577  HD.1360 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros relative to translation services provided to voters. Election Laws.
H.591  HD.2399 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law providing for the election of the President of the United States by national popular vote. Election Laws.
H.592  HD.2429 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require photo-identification for persons voting in elections. Election Laws.
H.593  HD.2433 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to overseas absentee voting. Election Laws.
H.596  HD.2493 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.
H.623  HD.1468 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to voting overseas. Election Laws.
H.626  HD.568 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws.
H.658  HD.3036 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth to enter into an interstate compact for the enforcement of certain wildlife protection laws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.711  HD.753 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul W. Mark and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to authorize the use of shotguns during bear hunting season . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.713  HD.787 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 713) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.731  HD.2497 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.815  SD.1667 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Bruce E. Tarr, Matthew A. Beaton, Katherine M. Clark, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance assessment information of the sexual offender registration board. The Judiciary.
H.822  HD.197 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 822) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to exempting cities and towns from fees from the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.863  HD.122 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.918  HD.746 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 918) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.
H.925  HD.2347 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to mandated health insurance coverage for specific health services. Financial Services.
H.926  HD.2409 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.
H.927  HD.2533 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the equitable assessment of banking fees imposed on accounts for personal, family or household purposes. Financial Services.
H.1030  HD.2346 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to controlling MassHealth costs through reductions in non-emergency care provided in hospital emergency rooms. Health Care Financing.
H.1045  HD.3392 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Robert L. Hedlund and others relative to eliminating fraud in the MassHealth medical assistance program. Health Care Financing.
H.1048  HD.1461 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1048) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to determining the cost of mandates. Health Care Financing.
H.1068  HD.2502 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to tuition waivers for veterans. Higher Education.
H.1070  HD.2516 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1073  HD.2038 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions. Higher Education.
H.1075  HD.3186 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to prohibiting the assessment of financial penalties on active duty military personnel withdrawing from postsecondary courses . Higher Education.
H.1094  HD.3238 By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to further enhance the efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
H.1128  HD.2474 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing.
H.1131  HD.2530 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords. Housing.
H.1133  HD.2538 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities. Housing.
H.1145  HD.2025 By Mr. Rosa of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Dennis A. Rosa and others relative to operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
S.1172  SD.1101 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Karen E. Spilka, Louis L. Kafka, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the safety of people with pets in disasters. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1198  HD.3033 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to increase the penalties for violations of certain hunting laws. The Judiciary.
H.1290  HD.1699 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Geoff Diehl, Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros relative to naturalization proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1295  HD.3343 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the reporting of neglect or abuse by mandated reporters. The Judiciary.
H.1306  HD.3284 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1306) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. The Judiciary.
H.1308  HD.2894 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the use of insanity as a criminal defense. The Judiciary.
H.1309  HD.306 By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Richard T. Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1309) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and others relative to the employment of unauthorized workers. The Judiciary.
H.1363  HD.751 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1363) of Anne M. Gobi and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to exempt dog training areas from civil or criminal action relating to noise pollution. The Judiciary.
H.1380  HD.3057 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1380) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
H.1393  HD.2320 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to repeat offenders. The Judiciary.
H.1394  HD.2352 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1394) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the imprisonment of operators of motor vehicles who fail a blood alcohol breath test. The Judiciary.
H.1395  HD.2356 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1395) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary.
H.1396  HD.2358 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary.
H.1398  HD.2374 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary.
H.1399  HD.2376 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
H.1400  HD.2379 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.
H.1401  HD.2382 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary.
H.1402  HD.2393 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.1403  HD.2403 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
H.1404  HD.2405 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1404) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary.
H.1406  HD.2420 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1406) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the enticement of children online. The Judiciary.
H.1407  HD.2421 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1407) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to protecting children from domestic violence. The Judiciary.
H.1408  HD.2424 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that persons charged with the commission of felonies be rquired to submit DNA samples. The Judiciary.
H.1409  HD.2986 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1409) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to protection from sex offenders. The Judiciary.
H.1479  HD.1223 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of James J. Lyons, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to the use of the term "gender identity" in the General Laws. The Judiciary.
H.1480  HD.2916 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of James J. Lyons, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to the collection of outstanding delinquent legal fees. The Judiciary.
H.1527  HD.664 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. The Judiciary.
H.1528  HD.665 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the protection of children and developmentally disabled individuals. The Judiciary.
H.1529  HD.667 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the sex offender laws. The Judiciary.
H.1530  HD.1328 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to criminal offender record information requestors conducting fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. The Judiciary.
H.1544  HD.3200 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the termination of parental rights in cases where a child is conceived by sexual assault or rape. The Judiciary.
H.1560  HD.1916 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
H.1562  HD.542 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary.
H.1565  HD.552 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1569  HD.3094 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to expand the definition "owner" in relation to homestead protection. The Judiciary.
H.1707  HD.503 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to social network privacy and employment. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1713  HD.994 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to workers' compensation for persons with permanent and total injuries. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1714  HD.2920 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to limit executive salaries of state-funded nonprofit organizations and public charities. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1732  HD.2351 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1735  HD.2404 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1735) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1736  HD.2431 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1755  HD.2650 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to unemployment compensation rates for certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1762  SD.1793 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard T. Moore and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patricia Capozzoli, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.1763  SD.1794 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard T. Moore and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kevin Russell, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
H.1769  HD.194 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment insurance for seasonal workers at municipal, county or state golf courses. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1770  HD.200 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1770) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment payments by cities and towns. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1783  SD.1813 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard T. Moore and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dawn Mukulski, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
H.1826  HD.2164 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1826) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and Kevin J. Kuros relative to the tethering of dogs outside. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1840  HD.2878 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1840) of Anne M. Gobi and Kevin J. Kuros relative to dog pens and kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1849  HD.216 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Steven S. Howitt and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1851  HD.2524 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1851) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the acceptance and disposition of municipal easements. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1914  SD.1898 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Linda Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety. The Judiciary.
H.1917  HD.3358 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Nick Collins and others relative to the regulation and oversight of medical marijuana. Public Health.
S.1963  SD.1942 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, John F. Keenan, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate June fourteenth as the birthday of the United States Army and June ninth as General Sylvanus Thayer Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1987  HD.2350 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1987) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health.
H.1991  HD.2518 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the donation of deceased veterans' bodies or parts for transplantation, therapy, research or education. Public Health.
S.2066  SD.2041 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2066) of Richard T. Moore and Kevin J. Kuros (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the charter of the town of Bellingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2145  HD.2906 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the issuance of licenses for the use of chemical mace. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2163  SD.2036 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2163) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure compliance and equity in state reimbursement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2181  HD.2705 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the lawful sale of ammunition from companies outside of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2182  HD.2707 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to unfair or deceptive acts or practices concerning the lawful sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2183  HD.2720 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the minimum age for the issuance of firearms identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2184  HD.2724 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2184) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to remove failure to notify the Criminal History Systems Board of a change of address as a cause for revocation or suspension of a firearms identification card. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2309  HD.1369 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros relative to health insurance coverage for certain terminated public employees. Public Service.
H.2361  HD.2372 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to transfer the payment of personnel and operating expenses of the Department of Highways from the capital budget to the operating budget of said department. Public Service.
H.2363  HD.2388 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to define employee plan, employee plus one plan and family plan options for public employee health insurance. Public Service.
H.2504  HD.3123 By Representatives Beaton of Shrewsbury and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Matthew A. Beaton, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the tax on gross gaming revenues, the waiting period for certain former public officials to be employed by gaming licensees and prohibiting financial assistance from state funds for gaming licensees. Revenue.
H.2544  HD.2640 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to provide certain tax abatements to veterans and their surviving spouses. Revenue.
H.2546  HD.963 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2546) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the minimum corporate tax. Revenue.
H.2547  HD.965 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the payment schedule for estimated corporate taxes. Revenue.
H.2548  HD.617 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of James J. Dwyer, Bruce E. Tarr and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to direct the Commissioner of Revenue to annually designate a sales tax holiday. Revenue.
H.2556  HD.1363 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to grant a tax credit to certain attorneys who provide free legal services in adoption cases. Revenue.
H.2557  HD.1429 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2557) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to repeal the estate tax. Revenue.
H.2558  HD.1430 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2558) of Ryan C. Fattman and others that business corporations be allowed a credit against tax liability for the first fifty thousand dollars of revenue. Revenue.
H.2560  HD.3187 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2560) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros relative to the filing thresholds and exclusion amounts for the estate tax. Revenue.
H.2588  HD.805 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2588) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2597  HD.717 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the property tax deferral program. Revenue.
H.2599  HD.845 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2599) of Bradford Hill and Kevin J. Kuros relative to real estate tax exemptions for elderly persons. Revenue.
H.2608  HD.2377 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens. Revenue.
H.2609  HD.2390 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2609) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes. Revenue.
H.2610  HD.2435 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the inventory tax in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2611  HD.2436 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Revenue.
H.2612  HD.2439 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.2613  HD.2447 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue.
H.2614  HD.2448 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to reducing the income tax rate. Revenue.
H.2616  HD.2467 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to tax credits for certain veterans. Revenue.
H.2617  HD.2472 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.2618  HD.2476 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2618) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2014. Revenue.
H.2619  HD.2498 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2619) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to Chapter 70 appropriations. Revenue.
H.2620  HD.2517 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2013. Revenue.
H.2621  HD.2525 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2621) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to stimulating the economy through job creation. Revenue.
H.2622  HD.2542 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2622) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to estimated quarterly corporate tax payments. Revenue.
H.2685  HD.1731 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2685) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to exempt certain inventory from taxation. Revenue.
H.2688  HD.539 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to suspend the taxation of meals from May 24 to 28, inclusive. Revenue.
H.2754  HD.1598 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2754) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide tax relief for persons suffering hardships due to public works projects or actions taken by municipal utility companies. Revenue.
H.2798  HD.955 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2798) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to establish the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway division of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2823  HD.2365 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2824  HD.2370 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that awarding authorities requiring a project labor agreement be directed to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2825  HD.2375 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to political contributions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2826  HD.2384 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to increasing government efficiency through the use of electronic paperwork. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2827  HD.2386 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2828  HD.2407 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that the State Auditor be directed to conduct annual audits of credit cards issued on behalf of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2830  HD.2461 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the failure to file certain reports by candidates under the campaign finance laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2901  HD.3387 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Martin J. Walsh and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor designating October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2927  HD.643 By Messrs. DiNatale of Fitchburg and Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2947  HD.2453 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2947) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the cost of electricity for ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3044  HD.954 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3044) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to establish an emergency responder yellow dot program. Transportation.
H.3049  HD.3007 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford and Senator Richard T. Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3049) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to require proof of legal residence on applications for the registration of motor vehicles and trailers. Transportation.
H.3136  HD.1514 By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen Spilka and others relative to the requirements for distinctive registration plates. Transportation.
H.3216  HD.3134 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Ways and Means.
H.3264  HD.1926 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3265  HD.1940 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3265) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the renewal of expired firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3266  HD.2693 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit counties, cities or towns from adopting ordinances or regulations concerning lawful firearms, ammunition or ammunition component rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3267  HD.2694 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3267) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law regulating the carrying of unloaded rifles or shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3268  HD.2695 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3269  HD.2697 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3270  HD.2700 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to previous convictions for persons making application for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3271  HD.2703 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3271) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Colonel of the State Police, or persons authorized by him, to issue temporary licenses to carry firearms to certain nonresidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3272  HD.2712 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the terms of firearm licenses and exempting certain persons from paying firearms license renewal fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3273  HD.2717 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to illegal firearms sales to aliens and unsupervised youth firearm training and the penalties for violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3275  HD.2953 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3275) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3276  HD.2954 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for the purchase of a gun safe. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3288  HD.3071 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3288) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to reporting requirements of public benefit recipients. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3289  HD.3076 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to require drug tests to screen individuals applying for transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3299  HD.3073 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3299) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to taxation and public employee compensation in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.3369  HD.3053 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3369) of Peter J. Durant and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to authorize the operation of autonomous vehicles without active control or monitoring by a human operator. Transportation.
H.3442  HD.3602 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day, Kevin J. Kuros and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for John Daley, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
H.3503  HD.3612 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the issuance of "Boston Strong" motor vehicle registration plates. Transportation.
H.3571  HD.3696 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to ban shark fin trading. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3646  Filed by Mr. Winslow of Norfolk and other members of the House. September 12, 2013.
H.4094  HD.4197 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to authorize the board of elementary and secondary education to develop or implement the common core standards. Education.
H.4159  HD.3884 By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to photographs used for driver’s licenses and identification cards. Transportation.
H.4200  HD.4310 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the scheduling of high school athletic contests. Education.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.