Lydia.Edwards@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 413-C
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 413-C
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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S.13 | SD.261 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 13) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
S.39 | SD.311 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. | |
S.67 | SD.1974 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.69 | SD.277 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation protecting youth during custodial interrogations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.75 | SD.501 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.76 | SD.507 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.90 | SD.381 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.94 | SD.2033 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 94) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.101 | HD.1171 | By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have suffered losses due to the presence of PFAS in soil, water, or agricultural products. Agriculture. | |
S.109 | SD.1172 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.115 | HD.583 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 115) of Steven Owens and others for legislation to facilitate labor agreements among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy. | |
S.116 | SD.816 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 116) of Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.124 | SD.1809 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael J. Finn, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.125 | SD.370 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
H.135 | HD.2684 | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.175 | SD.1473 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.180 | HD.827 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) 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. | |
S.180 | SD.2034 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.187 | SD.787 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 187) of Joan B. Lovely and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.190 | SD.2140 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to prohibit inhumane feline declawing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.206 | SD.2316 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the citizenship requirement to be appointed manger on license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
H.216 | HD.3284 | By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
S.246 | SD.2067 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
S.261 | SD.1013 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education. | |
S.263 | SD.1751 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education. | |
S.268 | SD.2199 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. | |
H.280 | HD.2666 | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to establish plumbing code regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
S.290 | SD.2047 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education. | |
S.301 | SD.667 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
S.305 | SD.991 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students. Education. | |
S.311 | SD.1831 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity. Education. | |
S.317 | SD.1068 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education. | |
S.318 | SD.1826 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education. | |
S.319 | SD.2303 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to create a commercial driver’s license pilot program at Madison Park technical vocational high school. Education. | |
S.332 | SD.1421 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 332) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
S.338 | SD.2057 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education. | |
S.346 | SD.1805 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education. | |
S.370 | SD.402 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
S.383 | SD.945 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | |
S.385 | SD.245 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, John C. Velis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
S.410 | SD.1458 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws. | |
S.433 | SD.391 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
S.439 | SD.2087 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve voting access and elections infrastructure. Election Laws. | |
S.445 | SD.279 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 445) of Joanne M. Comerford and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.452 | SD.1214 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.456 | SD.955 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
H.478 | HD.3883 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies. Education. | |
S.482 | SD.2387 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
H.489 | HD.2794 | By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education. | |
H.495 | HD.3162 | By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education. | |
S.526 | SD.696 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.534 | SD.1688 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Susan L. Moran, Marc R. Pacheco, Mathew J. Muratore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.535 | SD.1689 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 535) of Susan L. Moran, Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a future blue economy. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.553 | SD.843 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lydia Edwards, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.580 | SD.238 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further protect research animals. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.598 | SD.374 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to preserving fertility. Financial Services. | |
S.603 | SD.454 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lydia Edwards, Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services. | |
S.607 | SD.758 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services. | |
H.614 | HD.1175 | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) 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. | |
S.618 | SD.440 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services. | |
H.630 | HD.834 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
H.634 | HD.185 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | |
S.646 | SD.1132 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
S.655 | SD.1984 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services. | |
S.672 | SD.1160 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Joan B. Lovely, Marc R. Pacheco, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to maternal postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services. | |
S.678 | SD.1043 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve sickle cell care. Financial Services. | |
S.680 | SD.1639 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Lydia Edwards and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services. | |
S.708 | SD.2201 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services. | |
S.711 | SD.576 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services. | |
S.740 | SD.778 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
S.744 | SD.2182 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
S.755 | SD.854 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | |
S.760 | SD.2229 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing. | |
S.764 | SD.936 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing. | |
S.775 | SD.1170 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
S.782 | SD.1638 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing. | |
S.816 | SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
S.817 | SD.81 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
S.819 | SD.495 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education. | |
S.835 | SD.691 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education. | |
S.838 | SD.1522 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advance placement examinations. Higher Education. | |
S.847 | SD.1560 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Russell E. Holmes, David F. DeCoste, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education. | |
S.855 | SD.674 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program. Housing. | |
S.856 | SD.1169 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing. | |
S.858 | SD.2006 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing. | |
S.860 | SD.1033 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of Julian Cyr and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to attainable housing in seasonal communities. Housing. | |
S.864 | SD.1082 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing. | |
S.870 | SD.1562 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the housing development incentive program. Housing. | |
S.872 | SD.2368 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Mike Connolly, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable local options for tenant protections. Housing. | |
H.873 | HD.3595 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.878 | SD.818 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Adam Gomez, Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Lydia Edwards for legislation to secure housing for returning citizens. Housing. | |
S.880 | SD.2238 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | |
S.881 | SD.728 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of John F. Keenan, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to create the Massachusetts healthy homes program. Housing. | |
S.884 | SD.1305 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. | |
H.886 | HD.3316 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of David M. Rogers, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
S.887 | SD.251 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely and Lydia Edwards for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing. | |
S.888 | SD.682 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. | |
S.897 | SD.1981 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lenny Mirra, Lydia Edwards, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
S.909 | SD.345 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Michael D. Brady and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to child-centered family law. The Judiciary. | |
S.927 | SD.750 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. | |
S.936 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expunge juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. | |
S.940 | SD.1907 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being. The Judiciary. | |
S.953 | SD.1079 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary. | |
S.954 | SD.1644 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure integrity in juvenile interrogations. The Judiciary. | |
S.959 | SD.137 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of James B. Eldridge and Liz Miranda for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary. | |
S.978 | SD.1142 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Cindy F. Friedman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary. | |
S.979 | SD.1168 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kelly W. Pease, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. | |
S.983 | SD.2050 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Cindy F. Friedman, Lydia Edwards, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary. | |
H.985 | HD.4006 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services. | |
S.998 | SD.744 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Adam Gomez, Patricia D. Jehlen and Lydia Edwards for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary. | |
S.1002 | SD.1531 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Adam Gomez, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to support survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
S.1045 | SD.752 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. | |
S.1048 | SD.1883 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary. | |
S.1053 | SD.2393 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
H.1072 | HD.2389 | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1072) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Edward R. Philips relative to healthcare coverage for behavioral health and nutrition counseling. Financial Services. | |
S.1077 | SD.1975 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary. | |
S.1079 | SD.2054 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
H.1103 | HD.1455 | By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of James M. Murphy and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services. | |
S.1144 | SD.1542 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Michael J. Barrett, Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael O. Moore for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1152 | SD.2005 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1158 | SD.1087 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1162 | HD.3914 | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to property foreclosures. Financial Services. | |
S.1165 | SD.1227 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1169 | HD.1544 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing. | |
S.1181 | SD.2331 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Paul R. Feeney, Liz Miranda, Jacob R. Oliveira, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1191 | SD.1521 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1195 | HD.213 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | |
S.1198 | SD.1030 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1200 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1201 | SD.688 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1201) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to paid pregnancy loss leave. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1205 | SD.1072 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1217 | SD.317 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Marc R. Pacheco, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1222 | HD.3260 | By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1222) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to establish an electronic system of public reporting for providers as a prerequisite condition for advancing overdue medical bills to debt collection agencies. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1237 | HD.2153 | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
H.1240 | HD.2452 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing. | |
S.1247 | SD.1129 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
S.1261 | SD.1736 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1281 | HD.3624 | By Representatives Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
H.1304 | HD.3922 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1304) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing. | |
S.1309 | SD.1250 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.1312 | HD.1964 | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing. | |
S.1335 | SD.1966 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the regulations governing licensed birth centers in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
H.1350 | HD.3645 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | |
H.1354 | HD.216 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create and implement a flexible housing subsidy pool program to address the medically complex needs of disabled men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Housing. | |
S.1354 | SD.450 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1354) of Julian Cyr for legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health. | |
S.1356 | SD.2053 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Julian Cyr, Kate Hogan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. Public Health. | |
H.1360 | HD.598 | By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1360) of Samantha Montaño, Rob Consalvo and Vanna Howard (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to governmentally-involved housing in the city of Boston. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.1373 | SD.1290 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1373) of Barry R. Finegold, Lydia Edwards, Adam Scanlon, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to athletic training. Public Health. | |
S.1375 | SD.1117 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1375) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patrick M. O'Connor, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to postpartum depression screening. Public Health. | |
S.1380 | SD.1078 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address alzheimer’s and all dementia. Public Health. | |
S.1381 | SD.1171 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. | |
S.1382 | SD.1180 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. | |
S.1388 | SD.2107 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health. | |
S.1408 | SD.1909 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health. | |
S.1414 | SD.2096 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to conducting fetal and infant mortality review. Public Health. | |
S.1415 | SD.2401 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
S.1424 | SD.2181 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health. | |
S.1451 | SD.908 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to burial alternatives that protect the environment. Public Health. | |
S.1457 | SD.1327 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health. | |
H.1485 | HD.2339 | By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to authorizing supported probate law decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. The Judiciary. | |
S.1492 | SD.659 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael J. Barrett and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.1493 | HD.2963 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary. | |
S.1493 | SD.1406 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.1495 | HD.3409 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services. The Judiciary. | |
S.1496 | SD.2031 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1506 | SD.2090 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1506) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1510 | SD.1937 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1535 | SD.2262 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to remove barriers to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1542 | SD.1041 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1543 | SD.1046 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide for an audit and an investigation by a special commission concerning gun violence prevention and intervention funding. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1552 | SD.892 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Michael O. Moore, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhance fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.1552 | HD.3221 | By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to designate the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin courthouse. The Judiciary. | |
S.1562 | SD.1861 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Michael O. Moore, Nick Collins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1568 | SD.1904 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1579 | SD.384 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.1638 | SD.220 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
S.1680 | SD.1125 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
H.1690 | HD.3625 | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary. | |
S.1702 | SD.1049 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1702) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins, Samantha Montaño, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
S.1727 | SD.563 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1727) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Lydia Edwards and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to the composition of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service. | |
S.1789 | SD.1044 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1789) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue. | |
S.1793 | SD.2122 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1793) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase family stabilization through the earned income tax credit. Revenue. | |
S.1799 | SD.1226 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
S.1800 | SD.1558 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1800) of James B. Eldridge and Lydia Edwards for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue. | |
H.1821 | HD.2267 | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary. | |
S.1836 | SD.761 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1836) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue. | |
H.1845 | HD.588 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1849 | HD.2814 | By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1875 | SD.1038 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Julian Cyr, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue. | |
S.1876 | SD.2129 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect homeowners from unfair tax lien practices by cities and towns. Revenue. | |
H.1882 | HD.2569 | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to psychological abuse workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
H.1948 | HD.126 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to establish a paid pregnancy loss leave program for employers to provide paid leave to certain workers experiencing a pregnancy loss. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
S.1979 | SD.661 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.1984 | HD.2965 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
H.1985 | HD.3031 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
S.1990 | SD.1066 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2007 | HD.2612 | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
S.2025 | SD.258 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Joan B. Lovely and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation relative to the 401(k) CORE plan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
S.2028 | SD.1047 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to equity in public contracting in honor of Bruce C. Bolling. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
S.2030 | SD.1712 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Liz Miranda, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to designate September as PCOS awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
S.2031 | SD.2002 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2031) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Chynah Tyler and others that provisions be made to establish a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.2058 | HD.569 | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2058) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Lydia Edwards (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the school committee in the city of Revere. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.2059 | SD.353 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
S.2092 | SD.1979 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to make methane accounting truthful helps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
S.2093 | SD.1991 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
S.2105 | SD.2330 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2105) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
S.2113 | SD.505 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
S.2120 | SD.1512 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar rooftop energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2131 | HD.2474 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health. | |
S.2150 | SD.2013 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2150) of Paul W. Mark, Susan Williams Gifford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage solar development on built and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.2163 | HD.3129 | By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health. | |
S.2192 | SD.2363 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2192) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of a Massachusetts Cabo Verdean Cultural Center in the city of Boston. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
H.2196 | HD.2491 | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health. | |
H.2197 | HD.3324 | By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. | |
H.2209 | HD.3100 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Kay Khan, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
H.2236 | HD.314 | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health. | |
S.2244 | SD.782 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2244) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to electric foot scooter operating requirements. Transportation. | |
S.2246 | SD.1186 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fare free buses. Transportation. | |
S.2271 | SD.1727 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2271) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve rail service on the Fairmount commuter rail line. Transportation. | |
S.2277 | SD.1762 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
H.2288 | HD.2459 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.2291 | SD.1242 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2291) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Michelle Wu, Paul McMurtry, Lydia Edwards and others for legislation to promote fare equity. Transportation. | |
H.2297 | HD.3041 | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2297) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to establish a violence prevention trust fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2326 | HD.3682 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.2365 | HD.363 | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.2365 | SD.500 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means. | |
H.2380 | HD.562 | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Frank A. Moran and David Paul Linsky relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
S.2402 | Senate, July 31, 2023 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to property rights, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2430). | ||
S.2481 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 1381),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2481). | ||
S.2491 | Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended) | ||
S.2496 | SD.2773 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2496) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Marc R. Pacheco, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve pediatric cancer research. Public Health. | |
H.2505 | HD.2901 | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
S.2506 | SD.2839 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
S.2521 | SD.2767 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2521) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam Gomez, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish the Environmental Justice Trust Fund. The Judiciary. | |
H.2536 | HD.840 | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2536) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service. | |
S.2552 | Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552). | ||
S.2555 | SD.2860 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2555) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation to prevent overdoses in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
S.2562 | Senate, January 22, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Michael J. Barrett and Sean Garballey for legislation to ensure bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Sean Garballey, David M. Rogers and others relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to bereavement leave, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2562). | ||
S.2564 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564). | ||
S.2566 | Senate, January 25, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2566). | ||
S.2567 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the citizenship requirement to be appointed manger on license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2567). | ||
S.2589 | Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2589) | ||
S.2593 | Senate, February 29, 2024 --The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of James B. Eldridge and Liz Miranda for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1688) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2593). | ||
S.2598 | Senate, February 20, 2024 -The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Daniel M. Donahue, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2598). | ||
H.2611 | HD.3626 | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
S.2619 | An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | ||
S.2640 | Senate, March 14, 2024 --The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve sickle cell care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2640). | ||
S.2653 | Senate, March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2653). | ||
S.2663 | March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663). | ||
S.2675 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to instruct the board of higher education to engage house of corrections and state prisons, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2675). | ||
S.2680 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Russell E. Holmes, David F. DeCoste, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to support college students in recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 849) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2680). | ||
S.2681 | March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2681). | ||
S.2682 | March 11, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2682). | ||
S.2683 | March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address alzheimer’s and all dementia; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2683). | ||
S.2686 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
S.2687 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 821) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1819) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1282) of Michael J. Moran relative to the consideration of familial relationships to graduates in applications to higher education institutions; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Simon Cataldo, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to higher education admissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2687). | ||
S.2694 | Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended) | ||
S.2707 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended) | ||
S.2709 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709). | ||
S.2724 | April 11. 2024 -- The committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2506) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Blais, Rebecca L. Rausch, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a state disaster relief fund for emergency management, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2724). | ||
S.2731 | April 18, 2024 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2731). | ||
S.2734 | April 22, 2024 --- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2734). | ||
S.2741 | April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Barry R. Finegold and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2741). | ||
H.2750 | HD.1513 | By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Rob Consalvo, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue. | |
S.2756 | An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services | ||
S.2761 | May 2, 2024 -- The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lydia Edwards, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to the regulation and availability of cottage foods, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2761). | ||
H.2788 | HD.4013 | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2788) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Lydia Edwards relative to empowering cities and towns to impose a mansion fee to support affordable housing. Revenue. | |
H.2793 | HD.3016 | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2793) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to real estate transfer fees and senior property tax relief in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
S.2799 | An Act making voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions | ||
S.2802 | Senate, May 23, 2024 -- Text of amendment (802) (offered by Senator Montigny) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
S.2804 | Senate, June 6, 23024 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to minimize trauma to children and families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael J. Finn, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance child welfare protections; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 175) of Denise C. Garlick and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to provide educational stability for vulnerable children; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 190) of Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to establish an electronic repository of foster youths educational records; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to educational support for children in foster care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Joan Meschino and others relative to minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804). | ||
S.2807 | Senate, June 6, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 241) of Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to special education funding reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to prevent discrimination in interscholastic athletic and extracurricular activities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 332) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conduct a study on the delivery of special education services, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2807). | ||
S.2821 | Senate, June 13, 2024The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821). | ||
S.2836 | Senate, June 25, 2024 -- Text of amendment (57) (offered by Senator Mark) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2829) to the Senate Bill upgrading the grid and protecting ratepayers | ||
S.2864 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (474) (offered by Senator Crighton) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
S.2868 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (351) (offered by Senator Lewis) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
H.2876 | HD.2260 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
S.2883 | Senate, July 22, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (Senate, No. 1506),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2883). | ||
H.2894 | HD.2510 | By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue. | |
H.2923 | HD.2823 | By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2923) of Smitty Pignatelli, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to establish a local option gas tax. Revenue. | |
H.3016 | HD.3821 | By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3091 | HD.3630 | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3091) of Michael J. Moran and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the sixteenth day of June as domestic workers’ rights day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3119 | HD.2171 | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Steven Ultrino and Lydia Edwards for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of civil liberties and the Constitution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
H.3160 | HD.3701 | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3160) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center govern and oversee the Mass Save program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3202 | HD.819 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3202) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation to further regulate the towing away and storage of motor vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3398 | HD.2753 | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3398) of Steven Owens and Lydia Edwards relative to funding the transition to electric vehicles by the imposition of certain registration fees. Transportation. | |
H.3410 | HD.741 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Bud L. Williams relative to electric foot scooter operating requirements. Transportation. | |
H.3553 | HD.4195 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner, Lydia Edwards and Liz Miranda relative to education and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
H.3636 | HD.754 | By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3636) of Francisco E. Paulino that law enforcement agencies establish minority recruitment and selection programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
H.3689 | HD.3348 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3741 | HD.4252 | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3741) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.3805 | HD.3684 | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to establish a body politic and corporate to be known as the Massachusetts clean energy technology center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.3829 | HD.4281 | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tanya Pizzi, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service. | |
H.3836 | An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Tanya Pizzi, an employee of the department of transportation | ||
H.3967 | HD.4198 | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to promote the development of clean energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
H.4100 | An Act relative to salary range transparency | ||
H.4109 | An Act relative to salary range transparency | ||
H.4115 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
H.4241 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
H.4265 | An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit | ||
H.4278 | An Act amending the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law to provide paid pregnancy loss leave | ||
H.4288 | An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination | ||
H.4356 | An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES) | ||
H.4359 | An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology | ||
H.4400 | An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress | ||
H.4410 | An Act relative to breast cancer equity and early detection | ||
H.4413 | An act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce | ||
H.4433 | An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities | ||
H.4486 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS | ||
H.4542 | An Act relative to reduce administrative burden for government and industry | ||
H.4551 | HD.5019 | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4551) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of mayor of the city of Revere. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.4565 | An Act relative to athletic training | ||
H.4566 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
H.4626 | An Act relative to disability pensions for violent crimes | ||
H.4638 | HD.5086 | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4638) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Lydia Edwards (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to city employment and candidacy in the offices of mayor, city councillor-at-large, ward councillor, and school committee in the city of Revere. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
H.4696 | An Act authorizing additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in Boston | ||
H.4744 | An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation | ||
H.4746 | An Act relative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimes | ||
H.4773 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
H.4785 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
H.4890 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890). | ||
H.4918 | An Act relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection | ||
H.4924 | An Act relative to supported decision making | ||
H.4949 | An Act relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities | ||
H.4999 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options (House, No. 4785), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4999). | ||
H.5039 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill authorizing additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the city of Boston (House, No. 4696), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5039). |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.