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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Kimberly N. Ferguson Republican - 1st Worcester

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First Assistant Minority Leader
  Kimberly.Ferguson@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 124
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2100
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2175 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (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 forensic service integrity. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2211 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to create a marijuana social host law. Marijuana Policy.
  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.2492 By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dean A. Tran for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
  HD.4599 By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
  HD.4822 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions by the General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the Council) to remove Timothy Q. Feeley from the office of Justice of the Superior Judicial Court of Essex County. The Judiciary.
S.41  SD.590 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jose F. Tosado, John J. Lawn, Jr., Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the re-homing of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.44  SD.1434 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.45  SD.1984 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kay Khan, Joseph D. McKenna, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen protection of children in the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.77  HD.1942 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish additional mandated reporters for the purposes of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.80  HD.1493 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the establishment of an abuse registry for certain caretakers of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.116  HD.1366 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 116) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.138  HD.454 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.176  HD.1446 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 176) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.182  SD.6 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael F. Rush and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to online lottery. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.183  SD.788 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Jason M. Lewis, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable municipal and regional planning agency employees to fully participate in gaming policy advisory committees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.183  HD.1319 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.187  HD.526 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 187) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the sale of children’s jewelry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.196  SD.1739 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier, David K. Muradian, Jr., Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain Limited Liability Companies filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.212  HD.1037 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the selling of malt beverages or malt beverage products produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.222  HD.1513 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education.
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.
H.230  HD.908 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students. Education.
S.254  SD.576 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael F. Rush, James B. Eldridge, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.
S.256  SD.778 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kay Khan, Danielle W. Gregoire, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote mental health education in Massachusetts high schools. 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.
H.265  HD.78 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
H.276  HD.2045 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 276) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.277  HD.2057 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. 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.
S.295  SD.2011 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Joan B. Lovely, Kenneth I. Gordon, F. Jay Barrows, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
H.299  HD.732 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.304  HD.445 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 304) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving underperforming or chronically underperforming schools. 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.
H.344  HD.1293 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to consumer protection and home care services agencies. Elder Affairs.
H.368  HD.1052 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws.
H.371  HD.2066 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 371) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to campaign financing and reporting. Election Laws.
H.372  HD.2071 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 372) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require photo identification for persons voting in elections. Election Laws.
H.374  HD.2081 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 374) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate campaign contributions to political committees and candidates for legislative and state-wide elections. Election Laws.
H.375  HD.2084 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to eliminate limited public financing of campaigns for state-wide elective office. Election Laws.
H.385  HD.1007 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to voting overseas. Election Laws.
S.406  SD.997 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Harriette L. Chandler, James M. Cantwell, Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.407  HD.1716 By Representatives Cantwell of Marshfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 407) of James M. Cantwell , Hannah Kane and others relative to rules and regulations governing boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.413  HD.1348 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.436  HD.2020 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 436) 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.437  SD.584 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Anne M. Gobi, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.442  SD.1796 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 442) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael J. Rodrigues, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an Agricultural Resolve and Security Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.457  HD.644 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for the establishment of a special task force (including members of the General Court) to promote pollinator forage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.464  SD.654 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Michael O. Moore, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Lewis, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.471  HD.1205 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.488  HD.2011 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.
H.499  HD.819 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.500  HD.1678 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services.
H.527  HD.532 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services.
H.529  HD.2060 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
H.540  HD.2090 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 540) 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.541  HD.2093 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.
H.542  HD.2098 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to electronic automobile insurance charges. Financial Services.
H.554  HD.1562 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Jack Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
H.612  HD.1999 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to copayments for MassHealth members. 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.642  HD.671 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Keiko M. Orrall and others that institutions of higher education allow certain students to waive participation in student health insurance programs. Higher Education.
H.649  HD.2086 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to rent, landlords and security deposits. Housing.
H.661  HD.1941 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 661) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to quality standards for the use of HomeBASE funds, so-called, under the Department of Housing and Community Development. Housing.
H.677  HD.1970 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate certain restrictions on housing development and building permits under zoning ordinances in cities and towns. Housing.
H.678  HD.1982 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to low and moderate income housing qualifications and recertification. Housing.
H.679  HD.1988 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit access for convicted level 2 or level 3 sex offenses to certain public housing subsidized by the Commonwealth. Housing.
H.681  HD.2030 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing.
H.685  HD.2049 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing. Housing.
H.736  HD.1075 By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to violent protection orders. The Judiciary.
H.766  HD.954 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 766) of Michael S. Day and others relative to sexual exploitation of victims of human trafficking. The Judiciary.
S.788  SD.1466 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Leonard Mirra, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect girls from genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.790  HD.1206 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.795  HD.1329 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.837  SD.1040 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of Eileen M. Donoghue, James R. Miceli, Sarah K. Peake, William Crocker and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize the trafficking of carfentanil. The Judiciary.
H.854  HD.1971 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 854) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the regulation of trade by the establishment of a uniform trade secrets act. The Judiciary.
H.857  HD.2021 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) 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.861  HD.2064 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary.
H.862  HD.2075 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 862) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary.
H.863  HD.2078 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.
S.882  SD.1226 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of John F. Keenan, Kris MacDonald, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the wrongful death or injury of animal companions. The Judiciary.
H.933  HD.523 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish penalties for the crime of committing sexual abuse against persons with disabilities. The Judiciary.
H.987  HD.208 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to testimony in operating under the influence of alcohol cases. The Judiciary.
H.988  HD.1299 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the definition of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
H.1005  HD.632 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1007  HD.1316 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1015  HD.1983 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a study of the economic impact of the increased minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1016  HD.1987 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to unemployment insurance benefits for seasonal businesses. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1017  HD.1997 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) 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.1020  HD.2025 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to work requirements for public assistance recipients. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1054  HD.1762 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to enforcement of penalties under the marijuana legalization law. Marijuana Policy.
H.1055  HD.1783 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to prohibit possession of open containers of marijuana or marijuana products in the passenger area of motor vehicles. Marijuana Policy.
H.1080  HD.1502 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to inspections of kennels or catteries and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1093  SD.571 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1093) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Angelo M. Scaccia, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Kay Khan and others for legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1095  SD.753 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kimberly N. Ferguson and Kay Khan for legislation relative to behavioral health telemedicine. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1096  SD.982 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Kay Khan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to expand access to medically assisted treatment providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1123  HD.1024 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1123) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1127  HD.1181 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1127) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to hospitals providing cardiac catheterization services. Public Health.
H.1143  HD.728 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
H.1144  HD.858 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.1146  HD.1176 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
H.1148  HD.948 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1148) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Public Health.
H.1156  HD.1992 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.1163  HD.557 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1173  HD.1990 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to death certificates. Public Health.
H.1174  HD.2006 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) 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.1180  HD.1633 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age. Public Health.
S.1199  SD.504 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
H.1200  HD.1425 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Paul McMurtry and others that continuing education necessary for the renewal of a physician’s certificate of registration include courses on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments. 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.
H.1227  HD.1068 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the labeling information for commercially caught fish. Public Health.
H.1230  HD.1203 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of John C. Velis and others relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.
H.1236  HD.1211 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to the membership of the Department of Fire Services Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1237  HD.1212 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to designating the position of State Fire Marshal as a Governor’s Cabinet position. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1238  HD.1929 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1238) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1258  HD.1896 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to establish technical rescue regions in the Commonwealth to coordinate certain rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1265  HD.555 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to non-resident firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1273  SD.1465 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1273  HD.1984 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of the Internet by sex offenders. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1316  SD.1889 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Anne M. Gobi, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Peter J. Durant, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1318  SD.1139 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equitable firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1320  SD.1155 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, James R. Miceli, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to non-resident firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1328  HD.1505 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to members of the Devens Fire Department. Public Service.
S.1337  SD.55 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Michael O. Moore, James Arciero, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1338  SD.64 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1339  SD.65 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Colonel of the State Police, or persons authorized by him, to issue temporary license to carry firearms to certain nonresidents. 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.
H.1449  HD.215 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1449) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.1455  HD.1670 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.1459  HD.1886 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
H.1469  HD.783 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue.
H.1477  HD.1163 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for expenditures for the design, construction, repair or replacement of failed cesspool or septic systems. Revenue.
H.1478  HD.1222 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.1497  HD.1224 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of William L. Crocker, Jr. and others relative to providing tax credits for certain caregivers, foster care caregivers and legal guardians. Revenue.
H.1510  HD.1867 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.1539  HD.337 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
H.1540  HD.1920 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to promote energy efficiency by exempting certain equipment from the sales tax and exempting certain public construction projects from labor laws. Revenue.
H.1541  HD.1924 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the calculation of net worth in determining corporate excise taxes. Revenue.
S.1541  SD.1146 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax exemptions on gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.1542  HD.1975 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1542) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a corporate minimum tax exemption. Revenue.
H.1543  HD.1994 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1543) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.1544  HD.1996 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue.
H.1546  HD.2012 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.1547  HD.2014 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue.
H.1548  HD.2015 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 12 and 13, 2017. Revenue.
H.1549  HD.2022 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 11 and 12, 2018. Revenue.
H.1551  HD.2028 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1551) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Revenue.
H.1553  HD.2055 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a tax amnesty program. Revenue.
H.1590  HD.731 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.1601  HD.399 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to tax return filing deadlines for business corporations. Revenue.
H.1645  HD.1020 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1645) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the taxation of inventory of tangible property of corporations. Revenue.
H.1655  HD.1738 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1655) of James M. Cantwell and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting aside the month of May as Huntington’s Disease awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1674  HD.1993 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) 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.1675  HD.2036 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1675) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1676  HD.2083 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1676) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require each executive agency to post relevant Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) on said agency’s website. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1677  HD.2097 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1681  HD.913 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1681) of Kay Khan and others relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1685  HD.779 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1713  SD.370 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1713) of Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1716  HD.1859 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1716) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to designate the month of June as seatbelt awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1733  HD.668 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. 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.1866  SD.465 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Thomas M. McGee, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1916  HD.1845 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
S.1925  SD.479 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation to require drivers employed by companies transporting students to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Transportation.
S.1928  SD.1098 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1928) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation relative to school bus driver licensing. Transportation.
H.1929  HD.1935 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 1929) of Bradford R. Hill and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1939  HD.1853 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the acceleration of state repayments to municipalities for veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1948  HD.1621 By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Donald H. Wong and others for legislation to allow a check-off box on municipal tax bills or motor vehicle excise tax bills for donations to municipal veterans memorial and patriotic celebration funds. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1949  HD.1880 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Ways and Means.
H.1953  HD.2200 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1954  HD.2425 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1958  HD.2324 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.1962  HD.2797 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families of launching a foster parent recruitment campaign. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1963  HD.2804 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1963) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definitions of child abuse and child neglect in Department of Children and Families regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1966  SD.1094 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Michael O. Moore, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, RoseLee Vincent, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to life cycle costs for long term pavement solutions. Transportation.
H.1967  HD.2301 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1983  HD.2845 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1983) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to membership fees at health clubs for certain physically or medically disabled persons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2021  HD.2946 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to appointment, training and funding of school resource officers. Education.
H.2041  HD.2814 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
H.2042  HD.2826 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2042) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to permanently establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
H.2043  HD.2831 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2043) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to make civics education a high school graduation requirement. Education.
H.2045  HD.2855 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a foreign language education seal of biliteracy for students. Education.
H.2046  HD.2326 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to allow school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education.
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.
H.2072  HD.2510 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.
H.2088  HD.2806 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to official absentee and early voting data by state parties. Election Laws.
H.2090  HD.2861 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to unenrolled election workers. Election Laws.
H.2107  HD.2893 By Representatives Whipps of Athol and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2107) of Susannah M. Whipps, Paul W. Mark and others relative to political designation and election procedures. Election Laws.
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.
H.2115  HD.2398 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2116  HD.2403 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2157  HD.2150 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2157) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to demerging health care markets to alleviating burdens. Financial Services.
H.2158  HD.2202 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2158) of F. Jay Barrows, Steven S. Howitt and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation to require disclosure of changes to health care and insurance regulations by certain state agencies. Financial Services.
H.2169  HD.2332 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2169) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to osteoporosis screening and treatment. Financial Services.
H.2227  HD.2836 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2227) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to financial literacy counseling for students accepted at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.2228  HD.2849 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Board of Higher Education to enter into state reciprocity agreements. Higher Education.
H.2233  HD.2304 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2233) of James J. O'Day and others relative to in-state tuition and fee retention for University of Massachusetts Medical School students. Higher Education.
H.2266  HD.2468 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.
H.2278  HD.2365 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2278) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. The Judiciary.
H.2289  HD.2773 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to criminalizing sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary.
H.2293  HD.2112 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2293) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school bus stop. The Judiciary.
H.2294  HD.2113 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development. The Judiciary.
H.2296  HD.2117 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2296) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the online enticement of children. The Judiciary.
H.2297  HD.2120 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2297) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that persons charged with the commission of a felony be required to submit a DNA sample. The Judiciary.
H.2299  HD.2126 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2299) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the release of sex offender information to certain victims. The Judiciary.
H.2300  HD.2134 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to state funded counsel during sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary.
H.2304  HD.2839 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to damages from eminent domain takings for private investment. The Judiciary.
H.2307  HD.2768 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2307) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the penalties for operating motor vehicles after license suspension or revocation. The Judiciary.
S.2311  SD.2494 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) (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 relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary.
H.2333  HD.2873 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.2370  HD.2896 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Kate Hogan and others relative to employees of the Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliary. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2371  HD.2818 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to non-competition agreements. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2378  HD.2499 By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting the purchase of marijuana with funds provided by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Marijuana Policy.
H.2380  HD.2858 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to local control of marijuana establishments. Marijuana Policy.
H.2395  HD.2869 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to Department of Public Health substance abuse evaluation reports. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2396  HD.2878 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2418  HD.2808 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2418) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of electronic signatures for town warrants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2419  HD.2206 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2426  HD.2481 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of David M. Rogers and others relative to abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.2457  HD.2389 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.2463  HD.2888 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to optometrists and treatment of eye disorders. Public Health.
H.2488  HD.2866 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2488) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to standards and qualifications for the positions of fire chief and chief engineer in cities, towns, fire districts and authorities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2493  HD.2810 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require builders to provide information on automatic fire sprinkler systems to buyers of new construction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2494  HD.2346 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2507  HD.2125 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2507) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2531  HD.2456 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to directing the State Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to Virginia Wise, the surviving spouse of Raymond Wise, an officer of the Bridgewater State College Police Department. Public Service.
H.2559  HD.2834 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation and study by a task force relative to state employee vacation and earned sick leave credits. Public Service.
H.2589  HD.2464 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2589) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to certain deadlines for taxes on recreational, agricultural and horticultural land. Revenue.
H.2604  HD.2122 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of the inventory tax on certain corporations. Revenue.
H.2605  HD.2135 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a waiting period for the implementation of new taxes. Revenue.
H.2609  HD.2837 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2609) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation and calculation of the net income of certain business corporations. Revenue.
H.2610  HD.2924 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing local option means-tested senior property tax exemptions. Revenue.
H.2666  HD.2128 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require authorities mandating project labor agreements to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2667  HD.2136 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibits the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2679  HD.2635 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2679) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to the disclosure of financial impacts on cities and town due to state regulation changes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2680  HD.2577 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John C. Velis and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.2708  HD.2276 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2766  HD.2859 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2796  HD.3564 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2798  HD.3051 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2798) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the placement of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2802  HD.3121 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of James J. O'Day and others relative to background checks on foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2803  HD.3222 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the safety and security of social workers employed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2823  HD.3525 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2825  HD.3480 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2826  HD.3178 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.2874  HD.3610 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2874) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others that the Department of Early Education and Care be authorized to establish pre-kindergarten grant programs for children between the ages of 2 years and 9 months and the age a child becomes eligible for kindergarten. Education.
H.2889  HD.3573 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to licensing home care and home health services. Elder Affairs.
H.2890  HD.3047 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.2891  HD.3530 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2891) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to providing retroactive capital reimbursement for a certain nursing facility in the town of Holden. Elder Affairs.
H.2918  HD.3464 By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to penalties and enforcement of illegal hunting practices. 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.2926  HD.3461 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2937  HD.3137 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2938  HD.3144 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural resolve and security fund to promote and foster agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2974  HD.3230 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for behavioral health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.
H.3053  HD.3486 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
H.3064  HD.3152 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3064) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children and certain court determinations. The Judiciary.
H.3132  HD.3661 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to pre-trial services. The Judiciary.
H.3176  HD.3346 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3176) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to regulate the operations of marijuana establishments. Marijuana Policy.
H.3177  HD.3358 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3177) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to further regulate the manufacturing and sales of certain commercial marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.3178  HD.3373 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3178) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the determination of instances of drugged driving. Marijuana Policy.
H.3179  HD.3392 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Hannah Kane and others relative to home growing of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.3180  HD.3402 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Hannah Kane and others relative to youth marijuana use, prevention and education. Marijuana Policy.
H.3181  HD.3411 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the social and economic effects of marijuana in the Commonwealth. Marijuana Policy.
H.3182  HD.3420 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Hannah Kane and others relative to packaging requirements for marijuana and marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.3183  HD.3430 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the effects of marijuana and marijuana products with high potency on the human body. Marijuana Policy.
H.3184  HD.3592 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3184) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to further regulate the advertisements and marketing of marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana accessories. Marijuana Policy.
H.3185  HD.3639 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3185) of Hannah Kane and others relative to penalties for underage possession and use of marijuana, tobacco and alcohol. Marijuana Policy.
H.3186  HD.3666 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3186) of Hannah Kane and others relative to adjusting the recreational marijuana tax structure. Marijuana Policy.
H.3207  HD.2145 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to certified alcohol and drug free housing. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3225  HD.3314 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to cardiopulmonary resuscitation recertification. Public Health.
H.3241  HD.3036 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3241) of Kate Hogan and others relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health.
H.3244  HD.3516 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health.
H.3254  HD.3321 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the process of reclassifying firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3257  HD.3570 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize municipal police training committee and the creation of crisis intervention team programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3289  HD.3014 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service.
H.3327  HD.3493 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3327) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. Revenue.
H.3348  HD.3122 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to provide a tax deduction for charitable donations of food by farmers. Revenue.
H.3373  HD.3336 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish the marijuana health and safety protection commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3385  HD.3028 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3385) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to utilizing anaerobic digestion technology electric energy renewable generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3494  HD.1645 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to supervised medical parole of terminal and extraordinarily incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.
H.3498  HD.2079 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. The Judiciary.
H.3579  HD.2488 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3579) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to juvenile or youthful offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3598  HD.3349 By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3598) of Sheila C. Harrington, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.
H.3652  HD.3910 Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017.
H.3657  HD.3882 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, William J. Crocker, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3797  HD.3904 By Messrs. Berthiaume of Spencer and Smola of Warren, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Sturbridge as the Trooper Thomas L. Clardy memorial bridge. Transportation.
H.3798  HD.3905 By Messrs. Berthiaume of Spencer and Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to designate a certain road in the town of Charlton as the Trooper Thomas L. Clardy way. Transportation.
H.3812  HD.3970 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul Tucker and others relative to trafficking carfentanil or any salt or derivative thereof. The Judiciary.
H.4104  HD.4282 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to background checks by the Department of Youth Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4168  HD.4482 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4363  HD.4682 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.4378  HD.4684 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as school resource officers. Education.
H.4380  HD.4620 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.4507  HD.4494 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.