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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Matthew A. Beaton Served 2011 - 2015 Republican - 11th Worcester

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.2465 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to stabilizing nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
  HD.3651 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions condemning the actions of the Internal Revenue Service in regard to their investigation of non-profit groups with certain political affiliations. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
  HD.3788 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to exempt prisoners of war from paying state income taxes. Revenue.
  HD.3864 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to repeal the 2013 sales tax on computer and software technology services. Revenue.
  HD.3903 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to repeal the linkage of the gas tax to the Consumer Price Index. Revenue.
  HD.4121 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to the theft of military service medals. The Judiciary.
  HD.4163 By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the unemployment insurance rate. Labor and Workforce Development.
  HD.4413 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Ryan C. Fattman and others [BACKING TEXT]. House Rules.
  HD.4509 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Michael O. Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to the sale of veterans' grave markers. The Judiciary.
  HD.4586 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to corporate tax amnesty. Revenue.
S.27  SD.345 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 27) of Thomas M. McGee, Paul J. Donato, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to foster care children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.45  SD.1576 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Harriette L. Chandler, Matthew A. Beaton, Michael O. Moore, Gale D. Candaras and others for legislation relative to child custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.60  HD.2548 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal, House, No. 60) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to creating an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
H.66  HD.2362 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary.
S.109  SD.882 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Brian A. Joyce, Donald F. Humason, Jr., John P. Fresolo, Matthew A. Beaton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair fines to increase local revenue. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.109  HD.2459 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cash assistance program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.132  HD.3378 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Robert L. Hedlund and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and maintain an online application process for businesses wishing to apply to accept electronic benefit transfer cards at point of sale. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.133  HD.3384 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.151  HD.1379 By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to assist people with disabilities in realizing their rights and exercising their responsibilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.179  HD.2742 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.208  HD.3352 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to alcoholic beverage drink specials. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.224  HD.780 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 224) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Westborough to adopt certain alcoholic beverage licensure laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.230  HD.2397 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to regulate the direct shipment of wines. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.237  HD.1706 By Mr. Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 237) of John D. Keenan and others relative to streamlining home improvement contractor registration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.267  HD.999 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.277  HD.1512 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the use of magnetic identification card reader machines when purchasing alcohol. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.319  HD.2364 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.374  HD.918 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 374) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish the Chapter 70 foundation budget study group. Education.
H.375  HD.919 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish an educational mandate working group. Education.
H.377  HD.923 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 377) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to school transportation. Education.
H.384  HD.2901 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, Matthew A. Beaton and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education.
H.427  HD.950 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 427) of Randy Hunt and others relative to parental notification for out-of-school-district counseling referrals. Education.
H.428  HD.2342 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 428) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to charter school renewal. Education.
H.429  HD.2360 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 429) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to creating a "parent trigger petition" process at underperforming or chronically underperforming schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.431  HD.2413 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to parental notification . Education.
H.432  HD.2469 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.433  HD.2522 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit reductions of net school spending below the foundation budget amount. Education.
H.434  HD.2549 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 434) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the calculation of foundation budgets. Education.
H.464  HD.3461 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving student achievement. Education.
H.591  HD.2399 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law providing for the election of the President of the United States by national popular vote. Election Laws.
H.592  HD.2429 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require photo-identification for persons voting in elections. Election Laws.
H.593  HD.2433 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to overseas absentee voting. Election Laws.
H.594  HD.2479 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the administration of political action committees. Election Laws.
H.595  HD.2484 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 595) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to campaign financing and reporting. Election Laws.
H.596  HD.2493 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.
H.597  HD.2546 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to establishing an independent redistricting commission and criteria for redistricting for Congressional districts. Election Laws.
S.657  SD.1704 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of Katherine M. Clark, F. Jay Barrows, Danielle W. Gregoire, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to foster child engagement. The Judiciary.
H.713  HD.787 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 713) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.714  HD.788 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to bow and arrow hunting season. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.717  HD.791 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.729  HD.2463 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 729) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to producer responsibility laws concerning the manufacture and post-consumer management of certain products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.730  HD.2490 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 730) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the protection of wetlands under certain ordinances or by-laws in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.731  HD.2497 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751  HD.1708 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the Milk Producers Security Fund reimbursement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.807  HD.3039 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 807) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to promote efficiency in the use of certain natural resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.815  SD.1667 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Bruce E. Tarr, Matthew A. Beaton, Katherine M. Clark, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance assessment information of the sexual offender registration board. The Judiciary.
H.863  HD.122 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.901  HD.927 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to require health care coverage for certain medically necessary therapy or treatment required by students. Financial Services.
S.908  SD.777 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.923  HD.2344 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 923) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to minimum creditable health insurance coverage in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.925  HD.2347 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to mandated health insurance coverage for specific health services. Financial Services.
H.926  HD.2409 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.
H.927  HD.2533 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the equitable assessment of banking fees imposed on accounts for personal, family or household purposes. Financial Services.
S.967  SD.310 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 967) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Steven S. Howitt, Richard T. Moore, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the powers of town moderators. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1026  HD.1780 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for members diagnosed with autism. Health Care Financing.
H.1030  HD.2346 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to controlling MassHealth costs through reductions in non-emergency care provided in hospital emergency rooms. Health Care Financing.
H.1068  HD.2502 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to tuition waivers for veterans. Higher Education.
H.1069  HD.2511 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to performance-based funding for public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1073  HD.2038 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions. Higher Education.
H.1128  HD.2474 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing.
H.1129  HD.2487 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units. Housing.
H.1130  HD.2514 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing. Housing.
H.1131  HD.2530 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords. Housing.
H.1132  HD.2536 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing.
H.1133  HD.2538 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities. Housing.
H.1134  HD.2544 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1134) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate certain restrictions on housing development or building permits under zoning ordinances in cities and towns. Housing.
S.1137  SD.265 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1157  SD.1311 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1159  SD.1348 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to deceptive weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1282  HD.2343 By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1282) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to the penalties for the dissemination of matter harmful to minors in school. The Judiciary.
H.1287  HD.2976 By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to clarifying procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary.
S.1298  SD.924 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1301  HD.924 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1301) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to parental rights and child survivors of homicide. The Judiciary.
H.1308  HD.2894 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the use of insanity as a criminal defense. The Judiciary.
H.1373  HD.42 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the selection and qualification of jurors. The Judiciary.
H.1393  HD.2320 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to repeat offenders. The Judiciary.
H.1394  HD.2352 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1394) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the imprisonment of operators of motor vehicles who fail a blood alcohol breath test. The Judiciary.
H.1395  HD.2356 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1395) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary.
H.1396  HD.2358 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary.
H.1397  HD.2359 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1397) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development. The Judiciary.
H.1398  HD.2374 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary.
H.1399  HD.2376 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
H.1400  HD.2379 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.
H.1401  HD.2382 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary.
H.1402  HD.2393 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.1403  HD.2403 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
H.1404  HD.2405 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1404) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary.
H.1405  HD.2416 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to mandatory post-release supervision. The Judiciary.
H.1406  HD.2420 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1406) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the enticement of children online. The Judiciary.
H.1407  HD.2421 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1407) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to protecting children from domestic violence. The Judiciary.
H.1408  HD.2424 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that persons charged with the commission of felonies be rquired to submit DNA samples. The Judiciary.
H.1409  HD.2986 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1409) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to protection from sex offenders. The Judiciary.
H.1485  HD.1244 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to exempt health care providers from liability when rendering certain emergency care. The Judiciary.
H.1502  HD.1002 By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1502) of Christopher M. Markey and Matthew A. Beaton relative to restricting the issuance of bail for persons arrested as a result of a trial default warrant. The Judiciary.
H.1503  HD.1562 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers' markets. The Judiciary.
H.1504  HD.1565 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias. The Judiciary.
H.1525  HD.2880 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary.
H.1526  HD.663 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to public access to sex offender information. The Judiciary.
H.1527  HD.664 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. The Judiciary.
H.1528  HD.665 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the protection of children and developmentally disabled individuals. The Judiciary.
H.1529  HD.667 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the sex offender laws. The Judiciary.
H.1565  HD.552 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1674  HD.578 By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary.
H.1686  HD.1007 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1686) of Daniel B. Winslow and others for legislation to enhance prison inmate rehabilitation and decrease incarceration costs through prison industries programs. The Judiciary.
H.1718  HD.1277 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the fair distribution of gratuities. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1732  HD.2351 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1732) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1733  HD.2383 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide a safe workplace for employees of the Commonwealth and its political sub-divisions. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1734  HD.2392 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance contributions. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1735  HD.2404 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1735) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1736  HD.2431 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1755  HD.2650 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to unemployment compensation rates for certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1793  HD.1604 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1793) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1804  HD.1909 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1804) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to further regulate the use of psychoactive drugs on distressed patients. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1835  HD.781 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1835) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1842  SD.1814 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan, John H. Rogers, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the MetroWest commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1851  HD.2524 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1851) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the acceptance and disposition of municipal easements. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1854  SD.1865 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Brian M. Ashe, Bruce J. Ayers, Jay F. Barrows and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. Transportation.
H.1874  HD.1738 By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1874) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the protection of puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1914  SD.1898 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Linda Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety. The Judiciary.
H.1947  HD.2915 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, James R. Miceli and Matthew A. Beaton that the Department of Public Health be directed to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed and sold saltwater fish . Public Health.
S.1979  SD.1962 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Cantwell, Matthew A. Beaton, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1987  HD.2350 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1987) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health.
H.1988  HD.2353 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to suspending prescription drug coverage from minimum creditable coverage requirements. Public Health.
H.1989  HD.2378 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to death certificates. Public Health.
H.1990  HD.2485 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to health issues concerning cosmetics. Public Health.
H.1992  HD.2523 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of Bisphenol-A in certain baby products. Public Health.
S.2008  SD.1992 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile life with parole . The Judiciary.
H.2009  HD.986 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Kay Khan, Paul J. Donato and others relative to further regulating health care costs and the dispensing of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.2145  HD.2906 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the issuance of licenses for the use of chemical mace. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2152  HD.2425 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2152) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the establishment of a task force (including members of the General Court) to study use of the Internet by sex offenders. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2161  SD.2024 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2161) of Bruce E. Tarr, James R. Miceli, Matthew A. Beaton, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the expenditure of certain municipal and district monies. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2162  SD.2025 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2162) of Bruce E. Tarr, James R. Miceli, Matthew A. Beaton, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the amount that can be appropriated from the balance of a capital project fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2163  SD.2036 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2163) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure compliance and equity in state reimbursement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2181  HD.2705 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the lawful sale of ammunition from companies outside of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2182  HD.2707 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to unfair or deceptive acts or practices concerning the lawful sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2183  HD.2720 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the minimum age for the issuance of firearms identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2184  HD.2724 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2184) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to remove failure to notify the Criminal History Systems Board of a change of address as a cause for revocation or suspension of a firearms identification card. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2312  HD.1342 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service.
H.2362  HD.2387 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees. Public Service.
H.2363  HD.2388 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to define employee plan, employee plus one plan and family plan options for public employee health insurance. Public Service.
S.2390  SD.2171 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2390) of Michael O. Moore and Matthew A. Beaton (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to affordable housing in the town of Shrewsbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2503  HD.861 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.2544  HD.2640 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to provide certain tax abatements to veterans and their surviving spouses. Revenue.
H.2549  HD.1090 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2549) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the taxation of persons primarily engaged in agriculture, farming or commercial fishing. Revenue.
H.2606  HD.873 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax code. Revenue.
H.2607  HD.886 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to exempt energy efficiency projects from certain sales tax and wage laws. Revenue.
H.2608  HD.2377 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens. Revenue.
H.2609  HD.2390 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2609) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes. Revenue.
H.2610  HD.2435 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the inventory tax in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2611  HD.2436 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Revenue.
H.2612  HD.2439 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.2613  HD.2447 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue.
H.2614  HD.2448 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to reducing the income tax rate. Revenue.
H.2615  HD.2450 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the equitable deductions tax credit. Revenue.
H.2616  HD.2467 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to tax credits for certain veterans. Revenue.
H.2617  HD.2472 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.2618  HD.2476 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2618) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2014. Revenue.
H.2619  HD.2498 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2619) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to Chapter 70 appropriations. Revenue.
H.2620  HD.2517 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2013. Revenue.
H.2621  HD.2525 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2621) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to stimulating the economy through job creation. Revenue.
H.2622  HD.2542 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2622) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to estimated quarterly corporate tax payments. Revenue.
H.2623  HD.2551 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.
H.2658  HD.2912 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of James J. Lyons, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to reduce the income tax to five percent. Revenue.
H.2688  HD.539 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to suspend the taxation of meals from May 24 to 28, inclusive. Revenue.
H.2766  HD.1965 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of Daniel B. Winslow and others relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2777  HD.315 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2777) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to exempt public, educational and governmental community television contracts from the Uniform Procurement Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2823  HD.2365 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2824  HD.2370 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that awarding authorities requiring a project labor agreement be directed to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2825  HD.2375 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to political contributions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2826  HD.2384 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to increasing government efficiency through the use of electronic paperwork. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2827  HD.2386 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2828  HD.2407 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that the State Auditor be directed to conduct annual audits of credit cards issued on behalf of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2829  HD.2412 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to promote job growth through regulatory reform. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2830  HD.2461 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the failure to file certain reports by candidates under the campaign finance laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2945  HD.1886 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2947  HD.2453 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2947) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the cost of electricity for ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2948  HD.2528 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a voluntary accelerated energy efficiency rebate pilot program within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2964  HD.1571 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3063  HD.742 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to require drivers employed by companies transporting students to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Transportation.
H.3229  HD.707 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of Bradford Hill and others for legislation to raise the upper limit of juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 years of age to 18 years of age. The Judiciary.
H.3234  HD.3093 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3234) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish the Sudbury watershed advisory committee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3251  HD.2418 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the filing of a biennial report by the Secretary of Public Safety of firearms-related statistics. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3264  HD.1926 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3266  HD.2693 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit counties, cities or towns from adopting ordinances or regulations concerning lawful firearms, ammunition or ammunition component rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3267  HD.2694 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3267) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the law regulating the carrying of unloaded rifles or shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3268  HD.2695 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3269  HD.2697 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3270  HD.2700 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to previous convictions for persons making application for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3271  HD.2703 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3271) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Colonel of the State Police, or persons authorized by him, to issue temporary licenses to carry firearms to certain nonresidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3272  HD.2712 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the terms of firearm licenses and exempting certain persons from paying firearms license renewal fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3273  HD.2717 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to illegal firearms sales to aliens and unsupervised youth firearm training and the penalties for violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3274  HD.2728 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3274) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the ban on assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3276  HD.2954 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for the purchase of a gun safe. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3299  HD.3073 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3299) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to taxation and public employee compensation in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.3313  HD.2786 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3313) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to allowing voluntary registration of independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3525  HD.3531 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the term of appointment of non-civil service police officers. Public Service.
H.3646  Filed by Mr. Winslow of Norfolk and other members of the House. September 12, 2013.
H.3827  HD.3929 By Representatives Hunt of Sandwich and Atkins of Concord, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Randy Hunt, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to authorize income tax filers to make voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Cultural Development Fund on their annual income tax returns. Revenue.
H.3966  HD.3905 By Messrs. Heroux of Attleboro and Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to licenses to carry firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3979  HD.4158 By Representative Dykema of Holliston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the town of Westborough. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4058  HD.4159 By Ms. Harrington of Groton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children. The Judiciary.
H.4094  HD.4197 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to authorize the board of elementary and secondary education to develop or implement the common core standards. Education.
H.4293  HD.4337 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danielle W. Gregoire, Carolyn C. Dykema and Matthew A. Beaton for legislation to increase the number of assistant clerk positions in the first district court of eastern Worcester. The Judiciary.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.