Assistant Majority Leader
Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1572
Fax:
617-626-0898
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2948 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to independent civilian oversight of correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| S.47 | SD.2134 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.96 | SD.430 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.105 | SD.588 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.108 | SD.1179 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.117 | SD.1107 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.120 | SD.1630 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Eric P. Lesser, Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.135 | HD.3228 | By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of David M. Rogers, Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| S.142 | SD.1467 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.192 | SD.13 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Diana DiZoglio and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.200 | HD.2528 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 200) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.217 | SD.468 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 217) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to establish a student tuition recovery fund for students from certain for-profit schools. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.218 | HD.1801 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.226 | HD.56 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to access to early intervention services for children with prenatal exposure to opioids. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.237 | HD.1400 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 237) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.250 | HD.2939 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.266 | HD.1257 | By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 266) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.287 | SD.148 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to prove opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Education. | |
| S.289 | SD.152 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education. | |
| S.290 | SD.180 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to prioritize violence prevention and social emotional health in school support staff hiring. Education. | |
| S.294 | SD.417 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.305 | SD.2162 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul R. Feeney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote racially integrated schools. Education. | |
| S.306 | SD.2172 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to modernize school construction. Education. | |
| S.318 | SD.2178 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education. | |
| S.348 | SD.1303 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, John Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the capacity of career technical schools. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1632 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Eric P. Lesser, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education. | |
| S.362 | SD.1307 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.415 | SD.460 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, John H. Rogers, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislationt to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in Senior Care Options program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.448 | SD.2235 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett, Tami L. Gouveia and others for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws. | |
| S.459 | SD.1002 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to foster voter opportunities, trust, equity and security. Election Laws. | |
| S.471 | SD.451 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 471) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| S.510 | SD.1279 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Julian Cyr and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.524 | SD.146 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 524) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Tami L. Gouveia, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.526 | SD.157 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of James B. Eldridge, Kate Hogan, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.528 | SD.207 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.530 | SD.1317 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.538 | HD.174 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| S.563 | SD.1661 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Paul R. Feeney, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.567 | SD.1338 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 567) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael J. Barrett, Michelle L. Ciccolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.569 | SD.2101 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mattress stewardship plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.576 | SD.487 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Steven G. Xiarhos, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.579 | SD.2209 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.587 | SD.551 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.629 | SD.816 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| S.663 | SD.297 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection. Financial Services. | |
| S.665 | SD.1712 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services. | |
| S.666 | SD.1102 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael J. Barrett, Maria Duaime Robinson and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services. | |
| H.673 | HD.3454 | By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues. Education. | |
| H.676 | HD.3635 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett relative to granting enrollment preference to commonwealth charter schools to certain high needs students. Education. | |
| S.686 | SD.246 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Mindy Domb, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.692 | HD.1167 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education. | |
| H.699 | HD.3123 | By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 699) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to vocational education. Education. | |
| S.703 | SD.1942 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.722 | HD.380 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.739 | HD.1484 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.743 | SD.2256 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.755 | SD.1282 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Julian Cyr, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.778 | HD.966 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 778) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws. | |
| S.791 | SD.1093 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.804 | SD.2286 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 804) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher Hendricks, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.805 | HD.1536 | By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to opportunities, trust, equity, and security for voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.824 | SD.410 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.846 | SD.1763 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| S.861 | SD.1990 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 861) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to affirmatively furthering fair housing. Housing. | |
| S.864 | SD.976 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Harriette L. Chandler and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to create a multi-family housing incentive pilot program. Housing. | |
| S.868 | SD.565 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower cities and towns to impose a fee on certain real estate transactions to support affordable housing. Housing. | |
| H.869 | HD.3596 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to reducing single-use plastics from the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.870 | SD.2150 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul R. Feeney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish a special commission to study racial segregation in housing and public schools. Housing. | |
| S.891 | SD.1802 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent COVID-19 evictions and foreclosures and promote an equitable housing recovery.. Housing. | |
| H.896 | HD.1267 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.898 | HD.1635 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.907 | HD.3188 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett relative to single use plastics. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.914 | SD.339 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Joseph A. Boncore, Michael J. Barrett and Tami L. Gouveia for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.920 | SD.697 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Joseph A. Boncore, Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| S.921 | SD.798 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joseph A. Boncore, Boston City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary. | |
| S.932 | SD.667 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of William N. Brownsberger, Steven Ultrino, Michael J. Barrett, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to provide for certificates of rehabilitation, second chances, increased success, and community prosperity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.940 | SD.2115 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| S.959 | SD.721 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary. | |
| S.977 | SD.1240 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1035 | SD.1239 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1038 | HD.292 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.1083 | SD.1770 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Kay Khan, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1089 | HD.1214 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services. | |
| S.1098 | SD.1657 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1133 | SD.1234 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kay Khan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1164 | SD.700 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1170 | SD.719 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to social media privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1179 | SD.774 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1213 | SD.1811 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1214 | SD.1981 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers.. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1222 | SD.386 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1267 | SD.568 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1276 | HD.2314 | By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of Kevin G. Honan, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a community health center transformation fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1285 | SD.1055 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1292 | SD.702 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Elizabeth A. Malia, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1322 | SD.1471 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven G. Xiarhos, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1325 | HD.1224 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1337 | HD.3015 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| H.1363 | HD.916 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1363) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to adjunct faculty wages. Higher Education. | |
| S.1384 | SD.801 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susan L. Moran, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| S.1389 | SD.252 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward F. Coppinger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health. | |
| H.1428 | HD.3277 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. | |
| S.1445 | SD.748 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health. | |
| H.1462 | HD.1608 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to pretrial release and probation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1470 | SD.1431 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christina A. Minicucci, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public universities to provide medication abortion. Public Health. | |
| H.1501 | HD.3237 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Claire D. Cronin and Michael J. Barrett relative to construction defect claims by condominium owners. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1515 | SD.699 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health. | |
| S.1517 | SD.1499 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| S.1519 | SD.2266 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health. | |
| H.1532 | HD.3784 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the notification of voter eligibility status of ex-offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1550 | SD.1903 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen family and community connection with incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1552 | SD.2342 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1559 | SD.800 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1559) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1562 | SD.1503 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1570 | SD.1888 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Brendan P. Crighton and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1578 | SD.415 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1579 | SD.532 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1593 | SD.1129 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1593) of Cindy F. Friedman, James M. Murphy, Michael J. Barrett and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to regional lockup facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1629 | SD.1782 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Michael O. Moore, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael D. Brady, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1661 | SD.986 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of William N. Brownsberger and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to civil service resident preference. Public Service. | |
| H.1711 | HD.843 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1711) of Kay Khan and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1714 | HD.1842 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1732 | SD.703 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair working conditions for public higher education adjunct faculty. Public Service. | |
| H.1734 | HD.139 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of David Paul Linsky, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others for legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1740 | HD.159 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1740) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1745 | SD.474 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1745) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service. | |
| S.1812 | SD.173 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1815 | SD.1438 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. Revenue. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1039 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Tami L. Gouveia and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to improve the earned income credit for working families. Revenue. | |
| S.1839 | SD.428 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue. | |
| S.1849 | SD.2352 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1849) of Diana DiZoglio and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish a hiring the homeless tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1853 | SD.611 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1899 | SD.815 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1899) of Eric P. Lesser, Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue. | |
| S.1914 | SD.479 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue. | |
| S.1915 | SD.492 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of Jason M. Lewis and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue. | |
| H.1959 | HD.967 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1961 | HD.531 | By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1973 | SD.1592 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education. Revenue. | |
| H.1982 | HD.717 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1982) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael J. Barrett relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1984 | HD.1459 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2017 | SD.119 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2017) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2019 | HD.3856 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to further regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2022 | SD.1623 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2022) of Nick Collins, Michael J. Barrett, Joseph A. Boncore, Norman J. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the American Revolution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2027 | SD.664 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the second Monday in October as indigenous people's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2030 | SD.1774 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2059 | SD.141 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Cindy F. Friedman, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2097 | HD.973 | By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2097) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett relative to the public health and public safety outcomes of the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioid and other substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2112 | SD.327 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Michael F. Rush, Timothy R. Whelan, James M. Murphy, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2116 | HD.4075 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2127 | HD.3322 | By Messrs. Santiago of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2127) of Jon Santiago, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the availability of continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.2130 | HD.381 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2130) of Bruce J. Ayers and Michael J. Barrett relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2148 | HD.3979 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the business of operating a commercial boarding or training kennels or commercial breeder kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2159 | SD.259 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2200 | SD.834 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2200) of Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2246 | SD.2105 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Edward J. Kennedy, Colleen M. Garry, David Allen Robertson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to rebuild the Commonwealth’s cultural future. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2261 | SD.1557 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE). Transportation. | |
| H.2263 | HD.2032 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2263) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health. | |
| S.2273 | SD.1613 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2273) of William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Elizabeth A. Malia, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities. Transportation. | |
| S.2282 | SD.411 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| S.2289 | SD.273 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2289) of Brendan P. Crighton, Adam Gomez, Harriette L. Chandler, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency. Transportation. | |
| S.2304 | SD.2040 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2304) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions. Transportation. | |
| S.2324 | SD.1943 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish transit improvement districts. Transportation. | |
| H.2370 | HD.1283 | By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health. | |
| H.2381 | HD.1456 | By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. O'Day, John J. Mahoney and others relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| H.2411 | HD.3992 | By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2411) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to vaccination and immunization for school admittance. Public Health. | |
| H.2418 | HD.1165 | By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2418) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2434 | HD.1572 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2480 | HD.3041 | By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Mary S. Keefe, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2481 | HD.2243 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2481) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2486 | HD.134 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2487 | HD.136 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2487) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2489 | HD.138 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2490 | HD.161 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2490) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2491 | HD.302 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2491) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2493 | Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493). | ||
| S.2495 | Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Christina A. Minicucci, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize a consent program to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2495). | ||
| S.2519 | Senate, September 2, 2021 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of Joseph A. Boncore, Joan B. Lovely, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2519). | ||
| S.2525 | Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting). | ||
| S.2534 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
| S.2540 | Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (being the text of Senate, No. 2533, printed as amended). | ||
| S.2541 | Senate, September 23, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (being the text of Senate, No. 2534, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2545 | SENATE, Thursday, September 30, 2021 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 459),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2545). | ||
| S.2554 | Senate, October 6, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (being the text of Senate, No. 2545, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2557 | Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557). | ||
| S.2579 | Text of amendment #5 (Senator Moore) to the House bill relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs (House, No. 4234). | ||
| S.2614 | Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward F. Coppinger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4214) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to food allergy awareness, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2614). | ||
| S.2636 | Senate, February 3, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2273) of William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Elizabeth A. Malia, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to promote bicycle safety, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2636). | ||
| S.2704 | Senate, February 17, 2022 -- The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day (Senate, No. 2059),-- reports, that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day" (Senate, No. 2704). | ||
| S.2727 | Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia A. Duffy, Michael O. Moore and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to promote equity in school building assistance and ensuring best practice incentives are available for all school building projects; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to modernize school construction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish a special commission to study the effectiveness of the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of John F. Keenan and James M. Murphy for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve and enhance the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 548) of Natalie M. Blais and David Allen Robertson relative to school building assistance; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Daniel Cahill, Peter Capano and others relative to school construction; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Mathew J. Muratore and Steven S. Howitt relative to to the advisory board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 654) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jessica Ann Giannino and Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to expand the membership of the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 684) of Edward R. Philips relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Edward R. Philips and Adam J. Scanlon relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Orlando Ramos, Adam Gomez and others for legislation to increase access to safe swimming, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2727). | ||
| S.2730 | Senate, February 28, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools (Senate, No. 1445) (also based on Senate, No. 2016),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products" (Senate, No. 2730). | ||
| H.2739 | HD.1896 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2739) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service. | |
| S.2750 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul R. Feeney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote racially integrated schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2750). | ||
| S.2751 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the needs of students with disabilities turning 22 during the COVID-19 emergency; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Diana DiZoglio, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Hannah Kane and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to school services for certain 22 year-old students, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2751). | ||
| S.2752 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2252) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to ensure electric vehicle chargers in service plazas along the Mass Pike, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2752). | ||
| S.2812 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812). | ||
| S.2815 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2815). | ||
| H.2833 | HD.1865 | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to authorize voluntary contributions on income tax returns for a separate fund to be known as the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue. | |
| S.2858 | Senate, May 2, 2022 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2858). | ||
| S.2883 | Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883). | ||
| S.2896 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2896). | ||
| S.2922 | Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Edward J. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mattress stewardship plan; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 570) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, John H. Rogers, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2922). | ||
| S.2924 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 2554) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4367; and by inserting an before the enacting clause an emergency preamble),-- reports, a “Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security" (Senate, No. 2924). | ||
| S.2970 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create alternatives for community emergency services, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2970). | ||
| H.2972 | HD.1420 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2972) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue. | |
| S.2973 | An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care | ||
| S.2994 | An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns | ||
| S.2997 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended) | ||
| H.3117 | HD.272 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3117) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart July 8th as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also to be known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the declaration of rights that rendered slavery unconstitutional in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3224 | HD.3776 | By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to virtual meetings of appointed statewide public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3235 | HD.2005 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Thomas M. Stanley and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to designate the song “14 Counties of Massachusetts” as the official county song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3345 | HD.78 | By Messrs. McKenna of Webster and Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Joseph D. McKenna, Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3426 | HD.3648 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3426) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the costs and sources of revenue required to establish transit improvement programs. Transportation. | |
| H.3453 | HD.2885 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3453) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to debt-based incarceration and suspensions of certain motor vehicle and parking violations. Transportation. | |
| H.3729 | HD.135 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3729) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3739 | HD.4108 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3739) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3891 | HD.4207 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3891) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to establish a commercial linkage fee to certain commercial construction building permits issued by said town for the purpose of affordable housing. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3892 | HD.4208 | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3892) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to establish transit improvement districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3894 | HD.4254 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3894) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) relative to investment of certain trust funds in the town of Weston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3895 | An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises | ||
| H.4062 | HD.4361 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the office of the state climatologist within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.4106 | HD.4347 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4106) of Thomas M. Stanley and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags at certain retail establishments. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4107 | HD.4350 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4107) of Thomas M. Stanley and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4108 | HD.1668 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (by vote of the town) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to transfer a certain parcel of land in said town to Theodore Orenstein and Judith Aronson Webb. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4216 | HD.480 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the Historic District Commission of the town of Sudbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4313 | Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House No. 4313). December 27, 2021. | ||
| H.4314 | HD.1715 | By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to a community housing surcharge in the town of Lexington. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4614 | An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers | ||
| H.4681 | An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. | ||
| H.4694 | An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission | ||
| H.4695 | An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. | ||
| H.4813 | An Act relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks | ||
| H.4827 | An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment | ||
| H.4869 | An Act relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns | ||
| H.5031 | An Act to modernize participation in public meetings | ||
| H.5091 | An Act to regulate face surveillance |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.