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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

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  Louis.Kafka@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 185
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2960
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.5014 By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy and others relative to emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
  HD.5158 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to consumer protections during states of emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.86  HD.3300 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.99  HD.3832 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 99) of Mark J. Cusack, Louis L. Kafka and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.3783 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.102  HD.2367 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.103  HD.2469 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.104  HD.3043 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.117  HD.1473 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 117) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.123  HD.149 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 123) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.154  HD.606 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 154) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the eligibility of certain persons for the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.155  HD.1143 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.666 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Aaron Vega, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.196  HD.1063 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 196) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to kosher food signage. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.218  HD.3422 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.245  HD.329 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Patricia A. Haddad, Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.287  HD.3239 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 287) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.304  HD.3322 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 304) of Paul McMurtry, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.342  SD.1044 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Walter F. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, David Paul Linsky, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education.
H.350  HD.3210 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 350) of William M. Straus, Louis L. Kafka and Daniel J. Hunt relative to the online collection of personal information from children and minors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.352  HD.3313 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of William M. Straus, Louis L. Kafka and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to regulate robocalls to mobile telephone devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.359  HD.72 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing the penalties to motor vehicle dealers for certain sales of used police vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.403  HD.547 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 403) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
H.408  HD.3697 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of David Biele and others relative to requiring head injury athletic trainers at high schools offering interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
H.417  HD.2334 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.473  HD.416 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.476  HD.326 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.477  HD.327 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
H.480  HD.3678 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Stephan Hay and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.
H.483  HD.3130 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to safety and violence education for students. Education.
H.514  HD.1330 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
H.518  HD.3612 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to strengthening recovery high schools. Education.
H.550  HD.1612 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education.
H.552  HD.3393 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to early education and care. Education.
H.555  HD.3880 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the creation of partnership zones in certain school districts. Education.
H.555  HD.3880 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the creation of partnership zones in certain school districts. Education.
H.563  HD.3772 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of John H. Rogers and others relative to the special education reimbursement program. Education.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.567  HD.1339 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 567) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.
H.576  HD.3195 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. Education.
H.585  HD.3410 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Andres X. Vargas, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to promoting student nutrition. Education.
H.586  HD.434 By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to funding for public schools and the foundation budget review commission. Education.
H.591  HD.3145 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
H.598  HD.252 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.602  HD.338 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
H.607  HD.2088 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.610  HD.3240 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the financial stability of nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.613  HD.438 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.614  HD.1021 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.621  HD.605 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
H.624  HD.1964 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.627  HD.3342 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of John H. Rogers, Louis L. Kafka and Sean Garballey for legislation to require automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
H.636  HD.2016 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
S.655  SD.1185 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady, Louis L. Kafka, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services.
H.732  HD.1033 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.744  HD.2282 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 744) 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.757  HD.115 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 757) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize an independent scientific organization to study and survey the forest, wildlife and environmental health of the Blue Hills Reservation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.762  HD.3180 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.764  HD.3543 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.769  HD.3686 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.771  HD.134 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.772  HD.148 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.773  HD.3557 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.790  HD.1088 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.800  HD.3134 By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.818  HD.1857 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.826  HD.3878 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.842  HD.1963 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Sarah K. Peake, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to carbon stock on natural and working lands and the release of measurable greenhouse gases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.867  HD.952 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 867) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.871  HD.960 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 871) 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.872  HD.962 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.907  HD.1036 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of Ruth B. Balser, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services.
H.915  HD.1509 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to ensuring access to certain medications. Financial Services.
H.955  HD.1616 By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 955) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.968  HD.1284 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.991  HD.3202 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.1003  HD.2523 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Kevin G. Honan and Louis L. Kafka relative to establishing alternative payment arrangements to promote health care non-discrimination. Financial Services.
H.1037  HD.1930 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
H.1038  HD.1936 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit housing discrimination against responsible dog owners. Financial Services.
H.1043  HD.3611 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jon Santiago and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorders. Financial Services.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1075  HD.2958 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts secure choice retirement program and expand the Massachusetts CORE plan to all employers. Financial Services.
H.1078  HD.2323 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
H.1100  HD.2758 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1100) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to require insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for certain services. Financial Services.
H.1115  HD.276 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to insurance coverage and payment for prescribed treatment for mitochondrial disease. Financial Services.
H.1116  HD.280 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1137  HD.3166 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to dental enhancement fees for community health centers and hospital-licensed health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.1150  SD.684 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of John F. Keenan, Louis L. Kafka, Jason M. Lewis, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1154  HD.3067 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1154) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Health Care Financing.
H.1164  HD.2518 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1164) of Kevin G. Honan and Louis L. Kafka for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing.
H.1165  HD.3897 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Kevin G. Honan, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a community health center transformation fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1180  HD.1606 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the the maximum amount of deductibles and copayments for covered services for active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased public employees. Health Care Financing.
H.1184  HD.1098 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
S.1208  SD.395 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.1209  HD.3294 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.1211  SD.674 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Harriette L. Chandler, Louis L. Kafka, James K. Hawkins and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to public health dental hygienists. Public Health.
H.1214  HD.1178 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1219  HD.1027 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1236  HD.1374 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1237  HD.1376 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of Michael J. Moran and Louis L. Kafka relative to public higher education student information. Higher Education.
H.1261  HD.1691 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Michael S. Day and others relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.
H.1265  HD.2406 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
H.1282  HD.2626 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1282) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Housing.
S.1364  SD.538 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1364) of Michael D. Brady, Louis L. Kafka, Josh S. Cutler, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for investigating construction practices and their impact on firefighter deaths. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1383  HD.2863 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1383) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1385  HD.3432 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to determining the best interest of children in Probate and Family Court decisions. The Judiciary.
H.1413  HD.2022 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1413) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.1414  HD.3172 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1414) of William C. Galvin and others relative to the reckless evasion of police officers. The Judiciary.
H.1416  HD.802 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1507  HD.2517 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1507) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary.
H.1544  HD.3346 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of John H. Rogers and others relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
S.1561  SD.576 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1561) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to line of duty death benefits for police officers employed by private colleges and universities. Public Service.
H.1573  HD.2657 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services within the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
H.1580  HD.1579 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1580) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The Judiciary.
H.1596  HD.302 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1610  HD.3789 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1614  HD.3015 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1616  HD.3768 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in the reporting of employee benefits in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1620  HD.1352 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1627  HD.833 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1627) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1670  HD.2947 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the protection of injured workers under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1700  HD.1125 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to ensuring access to addiction services to residents of secure facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1703  HD.2699 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to opioid drug manufacturer assessments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1712  HD.3819 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1732  HD.3609 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jon Santiago and others relative to providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1735  HD.3629 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1735) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1736  HD.3632 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1739  HD.2583 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1781  HD.3688 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for a local option for municipalities to assess fees on new developments to support the cost of expanded or upgraded water infrastructure. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1785  HD.1823 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of William C. Galvin and others relative to the establishment of grant programs to enhance regional services through county governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1789  HD.701 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1789) of Denise C. Garlick and others that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1822  HD.2214 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1845  HD.1055 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to requiring choke response employee training in all restaurants. Public Health.
H.1849  HD.549 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to include registered pharmacists in the definition of health care providers. Public Health.
H.1852  HD.1504 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1852) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health.
H.1853  HD.1506 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a commission on step therapy protocol to address the impact of step therapy protocols on total medical expenses and health care quality outcomes. Public Health.
H.1867  HD.1785 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.
H.1872  HD.3403 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1872) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the disclosure of lead in water pipes. Public Health.
H.1875  HD.3710 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish voluntary training programs for medical and nursing schools in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
H.1876  HD.577 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1876) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for an investigation by a special commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. Public Health.
H.1884  HD.1828 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1884) of William C. Galvin 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.
H.1885  HD.1829 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1885) of William C. Galvin and Louis L. Kafka relative to patient information regarding reconstructive surgery. Public Health.
H.1892  HD.1801 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1894  HD.1489 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1894) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
H.1895  HD.1754 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1895) of Denise C. Garlick, Kate Hogan and others relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
H.1902  HD.418 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
H.1916  HD.3436 By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.1935  HD.2682 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health.
H.1939  HD.2815 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Kay Khan and others relative to the administration of medications in the home by certain home health aides. Public Health.
H.1941  HD.2861 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1941) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on quality patient outcomes and professional nursing practice. Public Health.
H.1944  HD.2891 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1944) of Kay Khan and others relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Public Health.
H.1946  HD.2899 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.1951  HD.3482 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1951) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the sale of tobacco to minors. Public Health.
H.1953  HD.1940 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV routine screening and care. Public Health.
H.1954  HD.1945 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health.
H.1955  HD.3932 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to improving Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
H.1959  HD.2272 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
H.1962  HD.3617 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the health care of minors. Public Health.
H.1969  HD.2579 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1969) of Paul McMurtry and Louis L. Kafka for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
H.2007  HD.2501 By Messrs. Schmid of Westport and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prevent the practice of tackle football for children in grade seven or under. Public Health.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2013  HD.1611 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of John C. Velis and others relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.
H.2065  HD.1830 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of William C. Galvin and Louis L. Kafka that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security conduct a study evaluating the necessity and feasibility of implementing certain snow safety procedures relative to rooftop snowfall and fire hydrant accessibility. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2073  HD.630 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2088  HD.3108 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2106  SD.1541 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2106) of Eric P. Lesser, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance modern and sustainable solutions for transportation. Transportation.
S.2117  SD.354 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Joan B. Lovely, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation.
H.2139  HD.3434 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers for interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2141  HD.3412 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2149  HD.2612 By Mr. Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2150  HD.74 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2150) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2209  HD.660 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others that the Group Insurance Commission provide diabetes prevention program benefits to certain active and retired employees. Public Service.
S.2209  SD.2389 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2209) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Walter F. Timilty, William C. Galvin and Louis L. Kafka for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for James Lovett, an employee of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Public Service.
H.2219  HD.3263 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2219) of Michael S. Day and others relative to insurance premium contribution levels for certain retirees. Public Service.
H.2220  HD.3094 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service.
H.2311  HD.1398 By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
H.2312  HD.3226 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to insurance benefits for current and retired state employees. Public Service.
H.2321  HD.3264 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to benefits from the contributory group insurance program for persons in the service of the Commonwealth or counties, cities, towns and districts. Public Service.
H.2323  HD.1597 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2323) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to Group Insurance Commission premium contributions. Public Service.
H.2330  HD.1381 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.2337  SD.2483 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, William L. Crocker, Jr., Donald F. Humason, Jr., Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service.
H.2345  HD.727 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2345) of James J. O'Day and others relative to public higher education collective labor contracts. Public Service.
H.2361  HD.2742 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to medical and physical fitness examinations for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2380  HD.1344 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr 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.2405  HD.2695 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2405) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.2419  HD.388 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
H.2429  HD.1105 By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2429) of Josh S. Cutler, John F. Keenan and others relative to Community Preservation Act funding and the promotion of regional services. Revenue.
S.2458  SD.2722 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2458) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul McMurtry, John H. Rogers, Shawn Dooley and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter for the town of Walpole. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2463  HD.2835 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.2501  HD.2701 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.2508  HD.2851 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
H.2529  HD.2898 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
H.2608  HD.1405 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.2612  HD.3349 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of John H. Rogers and Louis L. Kafka for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.
H.2632  HD.1544 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2632) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to create a twenty-five percent personal income tax credit for the purchase and installation of plants and landscaping items intended to reduce water usage. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
H.2650  HD.2619 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2650) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Revenue to collect unpaid amounts of restitution payments to victims of crime by withholding wages of offenders. Revenue.
H.2666  HD.548 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2671  HD.3680 By Messrs. Biele of Boston and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2671) of David Biele, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to the employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2696  HD.1351 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2745  June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
S.2760  Senate, June 11, 2020 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Bruce J. Ayers, Patrick M. O'Connor and Norman J. Orrall relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2760).
H.2802  HD.1248 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to to secure a clean energy future and provide comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2807  Senate, July 9, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Feeney) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2458.
H.2810  HD.2370 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2810  SD.2987 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2812  HD.3178 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to clarifying authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2826  HD.1929 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2827  HD.1932 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2829  HD.2703 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2832  HD.580 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2834  HD.1700 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Michael S. Day and others that the Energy Facilities Siting Board consider requests of municipalities for reimbursement of application expenses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2836  HD.3092 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2841  HD.3103 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Division of Energy Resources be directed to expand the green communities program to mitigate climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2843  HD.3511 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate solar incentive programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2863  HD.3054 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2864  HD.1051 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2943  HD.2250 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2943) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the Commonwealth’s funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts and culture, and for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2967  HD.1518 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2967) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.
H.3005  HD.3572 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to motor vehicle safety checkpoints. Transportation.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3041  HD.845 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3041) of Bradford Hill and others relative to motorcycle rider education curriculum. Transportation.
H.3043  HD.899 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Bradford Hill and others relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation.
H.3105  HD.1974 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
H.3106  HD.1976 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation.
H.3128  HD.957 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3128) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. Transportation.
H.3139  HD.551 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of William M. Straus and others relative to drones and other unmanned aerial systems. Transportation.
H.3149  HD.1420 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3149) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3164  HD.534 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.
H.3179  HD.1534 By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3180  HD.1341 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) 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.
H.3182  HD.1399 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation.
H.3208  HD.2012 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3208) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3235  HD.2672 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3266  HD.3870 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures. The Judiciary.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3332  HD.849 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.3376  HD.3621 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to diversion to substance use disorder treatment for non-violent drug offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3377  HD.3628 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3377) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to exempt health care providers from liability when rendering certain emergency care. The Judiciary.
H.3420  HD.1295 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.3422  HD.1978 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.3483  HD.2623 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3483) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to athletic trainers and athletic training. Public Health.
H.3487  HD.1893 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.3491  HD.3853 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
H.3500  HD.3012 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
H.3502  HD.3487 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3502) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
H.3503  HD.1669 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3503) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
H.3549  HD.110 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3550  HD.2092 By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3550) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the language readiness of deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
H.3556  HD.3227 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3556) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services.
H.3573  HD.1520 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3575  HD.1904 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3575) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to further regulating child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3654  HD.1734 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3654) of James J. O'Day and others relative to manufacturers of certain drugs. Health Care Financing.
H.3657  HD.3524 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.3661  HD.3590 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3738  HD.3951 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.
H.3770  HD.1806 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3770) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require criminal record checks for officials, referees or umpires officiating at certain athletic events. The Judiciary.
H.3772  HD.1887 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3772) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals. The Judiciary.
H.3785  HD.2909 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder for certain members of state retirement systems. Public Service.
H.3835  HD.1130 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3844  HD.1294 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3844) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to safe building materials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3895  HD.1807 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3895) of John Barrett, III and others relative to regional transit authority funding. Transportation.
H.3917  HD.4219 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Randy Hunt and others relative to the penalties for failure to load vehicles to prevent dropping on public ways. Transportation.
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4108  HD.4398 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.
H.4149  HD.4539 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Biele and others for legislation to establish a tax credit program for live theater. Revenue.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4278  HD.4549 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Health Care Financing.
H.4291  An Act ensuring high quality early education
H.4349  An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
H.4374  An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families
H.4375  An Act relative to offenses while driving on a suspended license
H.4402  An Act allowing the town of Sharon to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
H.4417  An Act relative to unmanned aerial systems
H.4418  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
H.4419  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.4420  An Act protecting public higher education student information
H.4427  An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
H.4428  An Act relative to the training, assessment, and use of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
H.4431  An Act relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4434  An Act to promote student nutrition
H.4444  An Act relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
H.4453  An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design
H.4460  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4466  An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
H.4503  An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system
H.4518  An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment
H.4531  An Act ensuring access to addiction services
H.4532  An Act relative to opioid drug manufacturer assessments
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4551  An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4553  An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control
H.4563  HD.4852 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the au pair exchange visitor program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4564  HD.4835 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4565  HD.4705 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Paul J. Donato and others relative to room and board costs for au pairs under certain provisions of the domestic workers rights law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4567  HD.4707 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the application of the domestic workers bill of rights as it pertains to au pairs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4606  An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4639  An Act creating a commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools
H.4640  An Act to create a stroke system of care
H.4641  An Act relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency
H.4689  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4700  HD.5039 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4723  An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment
H.4737  HD.5075 By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4762  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4769  HD.5024 By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to authorizing remote participation at representative town meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4778  House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4820  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4849  An Act further addressing challenges to municipalities caused by the COVID-19 emergency
H.4878  HD.5166 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4884  HD.4889 By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Nick Collins and others relative to tort actions for latent diseases. The Judiciary.
H.4900  An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
H.4928  An Act relative to emergency paid sick time
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5045  HD.5306 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.