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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael D. Brady Democrat - Second Plymouth and Norfolk

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  Michael.Brady@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 416-A
Boston, MA, 02133
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(617) 722-1200
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2052 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas P. Kennedy and Michael D. Brady for legislation to clarify the headlight law as a non-surchargeable offense for insurance purposes. Transportation.
S.41  SD.2000 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael O. Moore, Barbara L'Italien, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify municipal authority regarding cash sureties. The Judiciary.
S.42  SD.2001 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas P. Kennedy and Michael D. Brady for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Marlo Carter, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.64  SD.1874 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mary S. Keefe, Christine P. Barber, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary.
H.77  HD.2709 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to ensure continued health insurance coverage for certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.78  HD.1834 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.79  HD.1343 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.80  SD.11 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Brian A. Joyce, Tom Sannicandro, Paul McMurtry, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.83  SD.1470 By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Barbara L'Italien, John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Claire D. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.89  HD.901 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.127  HD.58 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to establish a system for tracking the unmet service needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.136  SD.1431 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.160  HD.1593 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.170  HD.1149 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 170) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the commission paid to licensed lottery sales agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.181  HD.1610 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to require businesses offering travel services to provide consumers with health and safety information relative to international destinations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.182  HD.1611 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 182) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to exempting certain school stadiums from plumbing regulations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.202  HD.521 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to exempt home appliance service and repair technicians from certain provisions of the Uniform State Plumbing Code. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.226  SD.176 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 226) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation to clarify and enhance privacy protections for electronic health records. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.262  SD.743 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language opportunity for our kids. Education.
S.268  SD.1762 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal early education and full-day kindergarten. Education.
S.315  SD.1639 By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Education.
S.325  SD.222 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission relative to digital textbooks. Education.
S.326  SD.223 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium for charter schools. Education.
H.338  HD.2319 By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to student safety. Education.
H.340  HD.1471 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 340) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing a public education system of sufficient quality. Education.
H.347  HD.3395 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 347) of Michelle M. DuBois and others that the Foundation Budget Commission be directed to study additional funding for class sizes exceeding local limits. Education.
S.350  SD.128 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Daniel A. Wolf, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to just cause terminations. Education.
H.351  HD.1609 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 351) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish a educational mandate working group. Education.
H.352  HD.1614 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on new mandated education pograms and expenses. Education.
H.375  HD.1152 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to allow teachers currently employed and receiving compensation to serve on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
H.386  HD.2207 By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kenneth I. Gordon, James M. Cantwell and others relative to social media password privacy for school students. Education.
H.392  HD.71 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 392) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.393  HD.72 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
H.404  HD.1481 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to ensure that students with disabilities have an opportunity to participate in physical education. Education.
H.423  HD.2704 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 423) of Kay Khan and others relative to enhancing the educational opportunities for expectant and parenting students. Education.
H.429  HD.2844 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 429) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to increase participation in early childhood care settings. Education.
H.456  HD.2070 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to identify and review state laws, regulations and administrative directives that prescribe requirements for school districts. Education.
H.491  HD.259 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to geography education. Education.
H.494  HD.1322 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to exempt employees of public school districts from fees associated with background checks. Education.
H.498  HD.2211 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to provide the highest quality education through access of innovative and research-based language education instructional programs. Education.
H.520  HD.2456 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.521  HD.664 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care. Elder Affairs.
H.525  HD.87 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to providing retroactive capital reimbursement for a certain nursing facility in the town of Holden. Elder Affairs.
S.611  SD.1629 By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 611) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michelle M. DuBois, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism. Health Care Financing.
H.617  HD.900 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 617) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.621  HD.2495 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.645  HD.3405 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 645) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.649  SD.628 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Daniel A. Wolf, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael O. Moore, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services. Health Care Financing.
S.714  SD.302 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation to expand the eligibility of households for inclusion in a municipality's affordable housing inventory. Housing.
S.723  SD.39 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 723) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Jay D. Livingstone, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compliance of condominium associations. Housing.
H.784  HD.764 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.804  HD.3433 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to protect families from adverse financial conditions caused by unreasonable debt. Financial Services.
H.813  HD.3160 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
S.834  SD.1061 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Anne M. Gobi, Sal N. DiDomenico, James E. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Child-Centered Family Law. The Judiciary.
H.835  HD.3034 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish a trust fund to protect citizens of the Commonwealth and municipalities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Financial Services.
H.843  HD.3343 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to mandate health insurance coverage for certain brain injury rehabilitation. Financial Services.
S.852  SD.125 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Michelle M. DuBois, Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure. The Judiciary.
H.883  HD.751 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.
H.888  HD.2615 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 888) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.894  HD.3174 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring insurance carriers to recognize nurse midwives as participating providers. Financial Services.
H.906  HD.607 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 906) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to the establishment of physician evaluation programs by insurance companies. Financial Services.
H.924  HD.2476 By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 924) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to establish secure choice retirement savings plans. Financial Services.
H.964  HD.1023 By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to preserve affordable health coverage for residents of the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
S.967  SD.1351 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 967) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul McMurtry, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhanced enforcement of civil penalties. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.970  SD.892 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 970) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul McMurtry, James J. Dwyer, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.973  HD.1361 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 973) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to contracts required by health care organizations. Health Care Financing.
H.979  HD.1730 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing.
H.984  HD.1690 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish a program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to eliminate copays and deductibles for certain high-value and low-cost prescription drugs and treatments. Health Care Financing.
H.988  HD.667 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.989  HD.670 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid expansion. Health Care Financing.
S.1007  SD.1048 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1007) of Karen E. Spilka, Patricia A. Haddad, Jason M. Lewis, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards of companies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1017  SD.236 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of James E. Timilty, Josh S. Cutler, Paul McMurtry, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to expedite appeals of wage violations. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1048  SD.1726 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1055  HD.2540 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to increase the share of courses taught by full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty. Higher Education.
H.1064  HD.840 By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator L’Italien, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.1064  SD.1767 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Susan Williams Gifford, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court relative to the establishment of a county stabilization fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1066  HD.1153 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education.
S.1080  SD.906 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Todd M. Smola, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1138  HD.831 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally-involved housing. Housing.
S.1149  SD.680 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1149) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Claire D. Cronin, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
H.1164  HD.1422 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1164) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to the penalties for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.1206  SD.235 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health.
S.1207  SD.311 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Marc R. Pacheco, William M. Straus, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the restrictions on the licenses of nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission. Public Health.
H.1220  HD.347 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the posting of security for seized animals in cruelty cases. The Judiciary.
H.1228  HD.3204 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others for legislation to clarify the responsibility of law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law. The Judiciary.
H.1245  HD.1431 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to parent-child privilege in delinquency or youthful offender proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1246  HD.1995 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to rates of compensation payable to counsel. The Judiciary.
H.1247  HD.2188 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to juvenile court jurisdiction to divert from further court processing of certain children. The Judiciary.
H.1248  HD.2676 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to expunge the records of persons falsely accused and juveniles. The Judiciary.
H.1267  HD.1624 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to the penalties imposed for falsely assuming to be a public official. The Judiciary.
H.1273  HD.1323 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to confining animals in a motor vehicle. The Judiciary.
H.1274  HD.1521 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Hedlund, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish a penalty for the mistreatment of elephants. The Judiciary.
H.1275  HD.1935 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary.
H.1287  HD.1591 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the procedures for access to email of decedents. The Judiciary.
H.1370  HD.241 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.1406  SD.181 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael D. Brady and Tricia Farley-Bouvier for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for public retirees. Public Service.
S.1407  SD.182 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to health care insurance for surviving spouses. Public Service.
S.1408  SD.184 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to disability pension benefits and earnings reports. Public Service.
H.1418  HD.517 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1418) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to petitions to the Juvenile Court or Probate Court on behalf of certain special juveniles. The Judiciary.
H.1427  HD.1575 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish penalties for debarred employers, contractors and subcontractors illegally participating in contracts. The Judiciary.
H.1429  HD.3425 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity by enhancing the enforcement and penalties for violations of the controlled substances laws. The Judiciary.
H.1493  HD.2587 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the registered land in the office of an assistant recorder. The Judiciary.
S.1503  SD.1652 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of John F. Keenan, Garrett J. Bradley, Robert M. Koczera, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue.
H.1515  HD.124 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1515) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the compensation of chief probation officers of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
H.1531  HD.1776 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.1555  HD.1371 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.
H.1579  HD.3200 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to protect tenants and prevent vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary.
H.1584  HD.3156 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to reform pretrial processes. The Judiciary.
H.1599  HD.486 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require judicial review of foreclosures on residential mortgages. The Judiciary.
H.1620  HD.1921 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
H.1625  HD.3471 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to further regulate registries of deeds. The Judiciary.
S.1625  SD.1040 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul McMurtry, Jose F. Tosado, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to debarment in public contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1628  HD.2997 By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1628) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinement. The Judiciary.
H.1640  HD.3525 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Aaron Vega and others relative to Superior Court foreclosure procedures. The Judiciary.
S.1681  SD.357 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of Thomas M. McGee, Paul McMurtry, David M. Rogers, William M. Straus and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1698  HD.1301 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1698) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to employment and job training. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1714  HD.2342 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to vocational training for the unemployed. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1715  HD.2345 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1718  HD.3411 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program for employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1728  HD.1230 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to abusive or hostile work environments. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1733  HD.2802 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1735  HD.2596 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1735) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to increasing the minimum wage for private sector human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1748  HD.1833 By Representatives Michlewitz of Boston and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Aaron Michlewitz, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1753  HD.2379 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1753) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to prevailing wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1756  HD.2433 By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Pacheco, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of James J. O’Day, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1762  HD.2165 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of David M. Rogers and others for the establishment of a living minimum wage for employees and contracted employees of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1773  HD.2835 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to establish a living wage for employees of certain retail stores and fast food restaurants. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1792  HD.48 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1792) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a difficult-to-manage unit within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1793  HD.1318 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1793) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1801  HD.3158 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1801) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1803  HD.1944 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1803) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to the minimum reimbursement rate for adult residential behavioral health and addiction treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1812  HD.2470 By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1812) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to promote accessibility and affordability of behavioral health and substance abuse services for recipients of MassHealth. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1825  HD.3530 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1825) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1848  HD.497 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1855  HD.372 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator O’Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1855) of David Paul Linsky, Kathleen O’Connor Ives and others relative to parking advancements and the establishment of parking benefit districts in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1865  HD.1367 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require owners of rented or foreclosed properties to check for abandoned animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1867  HD.3556 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish a Hampshire-Franklin commission on the status of women. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1914  HD.1112 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Claire D. Cronin and others that certain health facilities be directed to establish a “safe patient handling policy”, so-called. Public Health.
H.1915  HD.3318 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1915) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to direct the Department of Public Health to implement an institutional pharmacy discharge medication pilot program to ensure patient medication adherence. Public Health.
H.1926  HD.2613 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the fees charged for the certification of firefighters as emergency medical technicians. Public Health.
H.1928  HD.1095 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the administration of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.1930  HD.1854 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1930) of Michelle M. DuBois, Michael D. Brady and Timothy R. Whelan relative to needlestick injury prevention in public health facilities. Public Health.
H.1932  HD.2115 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1932) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the training of persons supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
H.1935  HD.3241 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the electronic prescribing of opiates and other controlled substances. Public Health.
H.1956  HD.1209 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1956) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.1958  HD.678 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health.
H.1961  HD.687 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to increase funding for the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.1963  HD.702 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1963) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
H.1973  HD.45 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.2046  HD.1899 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the eye care and vision health needs of the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.2062  HD.594 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
H.2109  HD.2753 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Nick Collins and others relative to the installation of approved smoke detectors in certain residential buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2110  HD.2766 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2110) of Nick Collins and others relative to the installation of approved smoke detectors in certain residential buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2111  HD.3482 By Representative Collins of Boston and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2111) of Nick Collins, Kenneth J. Donnelly and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to cutting, welding and hot work processes regulated by the State Fire Code. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2119  HD.758 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2119) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2141  HD.3319 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to require a minimum of ten years experience for a firefighter to become chief of a fire department. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2143  HD.673 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2146  SD.2467 Resolutions MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO SWIFTLY AND DILIGENTLY FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSIDER THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES’ NOMINEE TO THE SUPREME COURT
S.2197  Resolutions (filed by Messrs. Tarr and Brady, Ms. L’Italien, Messrs. McGee and Joyce, Ms. Lovely, Mr. Timilty, Ms. Gobi, Ms. Donoghue, Mr. Lesser, Ms. O’Connor Ives, Ms. Chandler and Messrs. Eldridge and Fattman) “commending Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb on the fiftieth anniversary of her achievement as the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.”
S.2198  Resolutions (filed by Ms. Chandler, Messrs. Tarr, Rosenberg, Brady, Barrett, and Brownsberger, Ms. Chang-Diaz and Creem, Messrs. deMacedo, DiDomenico and Donnelly, Ms. Donoghue, Messrs. Downing, Eldridge and Fattman, Ms. Flanagan, Forry and Gobi, Mr. Humason, Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Joyce, Keenan and Lesser, Ms. L'Italien and Lovely, Messrs. McGee, Montigny and Moore, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Messrs. Rodrigues and Ross, Ms. Spilka, Messrs. Timilty, Welch and Wolf) “congratulating Senator Marc R. Pacheco on being conferred the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star for services to the Republic of Austria.”
H.2203  HD.2116 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to health insurance for surviving spouses under the retirement law. Public Service.
H.2209  HD.1097 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to providing continuing health insurance coverage for surviving children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.2243  HD.2759 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2243) of Nick Collins and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service.
H.2245  HD.2770 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Nick Collins and others relative to the compensation of state employees serving in the Massachusetts National Guard or active reserves. Public Service.
H.2250  HD.2814 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2250) of Nick Collins and others relative to leave with pay for incapacitated officers and employees of cities, towns and districts. Public Service.
H.2252  HD.1047 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2252) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the cost of civil service examinations for employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
H.2255  HD.491 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2255) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to further define the term “legislative body” relative to retirement boards in cities and towns. Public Service.
H.2256  HD.771 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the payment of fair share provisions of employees choosing not to join a union. Public Service.
H.2257  HD.780 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2257) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2258  HD.1049 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2258) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
H.2259  HD.979 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2259) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to professional firefighters involuntarily separated from service. Public Service.
H.2260  HD.982 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2260) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to civil service creditable time. Public Service.
H.2266  HD.556 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to joint and last survivor allowances paid under the contributory retirement system. Public Service.
H.2267  HD.558 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the restoration to service of certain public employees retired for disability. Public Service.
H.2275  HD.2612 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2275) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to expenses incurred in defense against denial of benefits by incapacitated employees. Public Service.
H.2276  HD.2640 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2276) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the appointment and reappointment of public safety officers. Public Service.
H.2277  HD.2643 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Diana DiZoglio and others that certain firefighters may wear uniforms while on duty and making solicitations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Public Service.
H.2286  HD.1626 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2286) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2287  HD.1627 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2287) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to increase line-of-duty death benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2324  HD.435 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2324) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the residency requirements of fire and police personnel. Public Service.
H.2325  HD.436 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the residency requirements of municipal police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2334  HD.2685 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2334) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service.
H.2337  HD.2984 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2337) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to pension benefits for widows. Public Service.
H.2353  HD.1345 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the retirement benefits of state police dispatchers. Public Service.
H.2362  HD.884 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the indemnification of fire alarm division personnel. Public Service.
H.2363  HD.885 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to include fire alarm division employees in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system. Public Service.
H.2374  HD.3439 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2374) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.2385  HD.2474 By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of James J. O’Day and others relative to workers’ compensation benefits for public employees. Public Service.
H.2395  HD.386 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the right to strike of public employees. Public Service.
H.2396  HD.394 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish the Robert T. Kilduff firefighters cancer network. Public Service.
H.2397  HD.396 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to medical and physical fitness examinations for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
H.2399  HD.1529 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Daniel J. Ryan and others that provision be made for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.
H.2400  HD.1536 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2400) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to retirement benefits for care givers at soldiers’ homes. Public Service.
S.2402  Senate, Thursday, June 30, 2016 -- Text of amendment (8) (offered by Senator Pacheco) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2372) to the House Bill to promote energy diversity.
S.2404  Senate, Thursday, June 30, 2016 -- Text of amendment (68) (offered by Senator Eldridge to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2372) to the House Bill to promote energy diversity.
H.2410  HD.1565 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2410) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to grant public employee retirement rights to certain persons providing educational services to special need students. Public Service.
H.2425  HD.658 By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
H.2430  HD.3248 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2430) of David T. Vieira and others relative to joint purchasing group committee membership. Public Service.
H.2441  HD.948 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2441) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or totally disabled with Alzheimer’s disease. Revenue.
H.2473  HD.613 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2473) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to provide certain tax credits for investments in gateway municipalities. Revenue.
H.2474  HD.3231 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to enhance the investment tax credit. Revenue.
S.2490  Senate, May 26, 2016 – Text of amendment (120) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 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.2491  Senate, May 26, 2016 – Text of amendment (844) (offered by Senator Pacheco) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 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.
H.2503  HD.2060 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue.
H.2531  HD.434 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to requiring that certain motor vehicle surcharges and court costs be used for firefighter salaries. Revenue.
H.2605  HD.1656 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Revenue.
H.2607  HD.3219 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing a tax deduction for income attributable to the discharge of debt on principal residences, including debt reduced through mortgage restructuring. Revenue.
H.2668  HD.3007 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue.
H.2723  HD.2947 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Nick Collins and others relative to promoting responsible contracting on state construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2726  HD.1871 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2728  HD.1568 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2728) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to project labor agreements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2768  HD.2756 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to designate October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2772  HD.1190 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2772) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the storage and dissemination of certain public records in an electronic format. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2858  HD.387 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2925  HD.3463 By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2925) of Byron Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the Summer Olympic Games. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2940  HD.912 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation.
H.2985  HD.1650 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to junior operator’s licenses. Transportation.
H.3009  HD.1587 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to license plate tracking. Transportation.
H.3039  HD.2584 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3039) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle license suspension record privacy. Transportation.
H.3235  HD.2199 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Bruce J. Ayers, Michael D. Brady and Chris Walsh relative to public access to Long Island in Boston Harbor. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3266  HD.2189 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3306  HD.1635 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable to establish a program to require persons providing telephone services to verify the commercial nature of the service and to regulate the installation of multiple lines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3311  HD.2192 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3311) of Bruce J. Ayers, Thomas M. Stanley and Michael D. Brady for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the cost of implementing a ferry service to Long Island in Boston Harbor. Transportation.
H.3378  HD.1329 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Claire D. Cronin, Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to require family child care licensees to disclose when such licensees are not covered by liability insurance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3386  HD.2399 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3386) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to promote the hiring of residents for permanent and construction jobs created by the Economic Development Incentive Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.3390  HD.2388 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3390) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to improve adult basic education access and quality. Education.
H.3391  HD.1684 By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education.
H.3392  HD.2921 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish an unfunded student reserve fund to be expended, without further appropriation, by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
H.3402  HD.1442 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3402) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to provide pre-kindergarten education to four year old children meeting specific requirements in gateway municipalities. Education.
H.3403  HD.3255 By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3403) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to strengthening background checks of persons licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.
H.3404  HD.2382 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3404) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to establish a registry for home care workers. Elder Affairs.
H.3410  HD.2862 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3458  HD.1709 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3458) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to certain employees in the publishing industry who work out of residences. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3484  HD.3229 By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3484) of Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to establish technical rescue regions in the Commonwealth to coordinate certain rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3493  HD.3258 By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to provide preferential eligibility for the appointment of public safety personnel who are children of public safety personnel who died in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.3498  HD.2938 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue.
H.3898  HD.4211 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.3914  HD.4331 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to issuing licenses to carry firearms to persons named on the consolidated terrorist watchlist maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.