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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Louis L. Kafka Served 1993 - 2020 Democrat - 8th Norfolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for H.96  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1101 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the tuition of children under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance living in family shelters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.208  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.499 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks and vouchers by mail. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.209  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.539 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 209) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to provide for the regulation and licensure of denturists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.210  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.561 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 210) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.211  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.862 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Louis L. Kafka relative to leased office equipment and destruction of hard drive devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.416  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.537 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 416) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.417  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.694 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Louis L. Kafka and others that students with diabetes attending public or private schools be permitted to possess certain medical supplies and administer necessary treatments. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.695  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.554 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board with the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.879  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.500 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance coverage for mastectomies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.880  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.532 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and James E. Timilty relative to the health insurance of children of divorced parents. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.881  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.534 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the cancellation of certain health insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.882  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.555 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.883  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.751 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.884  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.777 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.885  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1452 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 885) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and magnetic resonance imaging. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.886  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1454 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1121  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.739 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1121) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for low and moderate income housing units. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1416  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.355 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Louis L. Kafka and William C. Galvin relative to exempting certain providers of health care services from jury duty. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1417  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.503 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty for legislation to authorize Paul Scott Noe, an employee of the Trial Court, to transfer his vacation benefits accrued during his time in the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1418  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.517 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1418) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to petitions to the Juvenile Court or Probate Court on behalf of certain special juveniles. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1419  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.559 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to the public availability of prospective juror lists. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1420  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.562 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1420) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the use of telephones by persons in detention facilities. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1421  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.563 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1421) of Louis L. Kafka relative to judicial discretion regarding immigration status. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1422  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.564 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1422) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to benefits for court officers and county sheriff office employees. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1423  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.747 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Louis L. Kafka relative to establishing a public registry of animal abusers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1424  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.768 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1424) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1425  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1647 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1848  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.497 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1953  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1557 By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of William C. Galvin, Louis L. Kafka and others relative to patient information regarding reconstructive surgery. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1984  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.492 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Louis L. Kafka, John H. Rogers and Thomas P. Kennedy relative to cemetery and crematory inspections and penalties. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1985  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.507 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Louis L. Kafka and Ruth B. Balser relative to regulating the licensing of pharmacies. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1986  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.508 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1986) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1987  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.530 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1987) of Louis L. Kafka and Walter F. Timilty relative to medical equipment suppliers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1988  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.706 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1989  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.870 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to public health dental hygienists. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1990  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1078 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to provide for the autonomy of hospital medical staffs. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1991  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1674 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to providing care and comfort for the terminally ill. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2130  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2241 By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2130) of William C. Galvin, Louis L. Kafka and Brian A. Joyce relative to the audio recording of taser use by municipal law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2143  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.673 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2345  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.522 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2345) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Colleen M. Garry relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for certain public safety officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2346  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.676 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2346) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to provide certain creditable service for retirement purposes to Robert Iantosca, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2347  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.767 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the retirement classification of assistant district attorneys. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2565  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.514 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to correct certain assessment errors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2566  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.523 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2566) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to updating non-taxable medical supplies. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2567  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.526 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2567) of Louis L. Kafka that cities and towns be authorized to create local rules and procedures allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services in exchange for a reduction in property tax obligations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2768  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2756 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to designate October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3021  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.552 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3021) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty for legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3024  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1652 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3024) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to direct the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to implement and regulate the “Yellow Dot Program”, so-called, to provide important medical information about occupants of motor vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3025  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3131 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special task force relative to identifying existing structural or policy-based impediments to delivering a more comprehensive and efficient transportation system for the senior, disabled, and veteran populations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3217  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.704 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3217) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Stoughton be authorized to grant six additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3268  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.705 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Stoughton be authorized to adjust the interest rate on sewer assessments. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3280  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.703 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Stoughton be authorized to exempt certain employees of the department of public works in said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3376  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3847 By Representative Kafka of Stoughton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and William C. Galvin relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of Francis X. Noe. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3441  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1586 By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3441) of William C. Galvin and Louis L. Kafka relative to the issuance of search warrants. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3468  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1567 By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3468) of William C. Galvin, Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3595  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3940 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to issue an abatement for a portion of real estate taxes assessed on a certain parcel of land in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3652  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3952 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Paula Campbell, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3800  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3997 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin and Louis L. Kafka relative to the Canoe River aquifer advisory committee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3872  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4298 By Representative Kafka of Stoughton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Louis L. Kafka and others (by vote of the town) that the town of Walpole be authorized to issue five licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4036  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4537 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eyma Sutton, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4098  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4573 By Representatives Kafka of Stoughton and Cronin of Easton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, Claire Cronin and others relative to penalties for operating a motor vehicles after licenses to operate have been suspended or revoked. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4338  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4809 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4338) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to exempt future members of the police force from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4339  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4810 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4339) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to abate a portion of real estate taxes assessed on a certain parcel of land in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4421  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4784 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka and William C. Galvin that the state board of retirement authorize Kevin Wilder to elect to receive certain retirement allowances. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4428  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 417). June 23, 2016.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4643  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 1988). September 22, 2016.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4733  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5162 By Representative Kafka of Stoughton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Sharon. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3022  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.685 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3022) of Michael J. Hyde relative to the display of motor vehicle number plates. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3023  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.775 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3023) of Richard I. Kramer relative to bridge maintenance. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.