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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.4257 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish the oyster restoration for environmental purposes program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | ||
| HD.4643 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to abuse and harassment prevention orders. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.5115 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to designate June as Seatbelt Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.5135 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to designating the last Saturday in October as Halloween. The Judiciary. | ||
| S.105 | SD.1160 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.124 | HD.1946 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 124) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.230 | HD.226 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow non-profits and charities to purchase alcohol from retail package stores for use at charitable events. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.235 | SD.318 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 235) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to study the feasibility of streamlining business registration. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.236 | SD.394 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James E. Timilty and others for legislation relative to a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.258 | SD.955 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Bruce E. Tarr and James M. Cantwell relative to mandating a curriculum in the public schools on personal financial literacy. Education. | |
| S.259 | SD.1371 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to protecting student witnesses. Education. | |
| S.301 | SD.1632 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of John F. Keenan, Tackey Chan, Mathew Muratore, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase parental awareness of opiate abuse risks. Education. | |
| H.311 | HD.2564 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 311) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the authority of parents to exempt their children from a certain standardized exam known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam. Education. | |
| H.323 | HD.2128 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the implementation of full-day kindergarten. Education. | |
| S.355 | SD.693 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 355) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.357 | SD.704 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 357) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the development of small house nursing homes in the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.363 | HD.875 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 363) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to an alternate MCAS completion plan for students with certain disabilities. Education. | |
| H.370 | HD.1990 | By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 370) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to the authority of school districts to be exempt from a certain standardized exam. Education. | |
| S.372 | SD.47 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.413 | HD.2404 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| H.443 | HD.677 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to support schools and communities in increasing opportunities for physical activity. Education. | |
| H.450 | HD.2040 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to provide reimbursements for certain informational technology enhancements in compliance with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| H.451 | HD.3311 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the implementation or use of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| S.454 | SD.229 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia A. Haddad, Peter V. Kocot, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court lfor legislation relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| 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.517 | HD.3401 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs. | |
| 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.548 | HD.2392 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 548) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to improving disclosure of electioneering communications reports. Election Laws. | |
| S.571 | SD.879 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Stephen L. DiNatale, John V. Fernandes, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pediatric nursing care facilities. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.617 | SD.803 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Mark C. Montigny, John V. Fernandes, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to fully apply telemedicine coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.721 | SD.1260 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 721) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing. | |
| H.731 | HD.2007 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the protection of honeybees in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.785 | HD.788 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 785) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.786 | HD.789 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 786) 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.790 | SD.946 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to include certain compounds in the classification of controlled substances. The Judiciary. | |
| S.792 | SD.960 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr and Donald F. Humason, Jr. relative to prohibiting theft or embezzlement from nonprofit or charitable organizations. The Judiciary. | |
| S.793 | SD.1765 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Timothy R. Whelan, Susan Williams Gifford, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| H.793 | HD.2742 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to include participation in a health care sharing ministry as a qualifying student health insurance plan. Financial Services. | |
| S.794 | SD.1766 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 794) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Thomas J. Calter, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to naming the Plymouth Trial Court in honor of Senate President Therese Murray. The Judiciary. | |
| S.803 | SD.1526 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jose F. Tosado and Mathew Muratore for legislation relative to improving access to emergency treatment plans. The Judiciary. | |
| H.810 | HD.1188 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. 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. | |
| H.901 | HD.469 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to Lyme disease treatment health insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.905 | HD.3493 | By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to expand coverage and access to behavioral health services. Financial Services. | |
| H.911 | HD.2071 | By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 911) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the organization of limited liability companies. Financial Services. | |
| H.967 | HD.1670 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation relative to the establishment of a Medicaid and health care reform Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.996 | HD.286 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the payment and preservation of beds in nursing home facilities for recipients of MassHealth benefits. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.998 | HD.1864 | By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Kate Hogan, Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to strengthening the quality and efficiency of home health care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1010 | SD.1171 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize the independence of franchise operators. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1028 | SD.908 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jose F. Tosado, Mary S. Keefe, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1030 | SD.1050 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1030) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jose F. Tosado and Mathew Muratore for legislation to provide critical community health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1050 | HD.2384 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. 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.1217 | HD.2258 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to the penalty for knowingly colliding with a snow or recreation vehicle that results in causing bodily injury resulting in death and leaving the scene of the accident. 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. | |
| S.1332 | SD.933 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore and Brian R. Mannal for legislation to define veteran for public retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.1362 | HD.148 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1366 | HD.154 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1366) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the prevention of financial exploitation of the elderly. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1377 | HD.2234 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Bradford R. Hill, Donald H. Wong and Mathew Muratore for legislation to establish penalties for persons found guilty of placing graffiti on property. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1410 | HD.3006 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1410) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school bus stop. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1460 | SD.814 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1460) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carolyn C. Dykema, Mathew Muratore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to senior citizen property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1461 | SD.957 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to authorize tax free contributions to a trust for the care of incapacitated parents or guardians. Revenue. | |
| H.1472 | HD.3269 | By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the penalties for heroin trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1480 | SD.1304 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1480) of Ryan C. Fattman, Mathew Muratore, Richard J. Ross and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to stimulating small business investment. Revenue. | |
| H.1489 | HD.162 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1492 | HD.874 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias. 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. | |
| S.1534 | SD.1126 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Linda Dean Campbell, Frank A. Moran, Mathew Muratore and others for legislation relative to veterans property tax abatement. Revenue. | |
| H.1540 | HD.1260 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to provide visitation rights for great grandparents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1549 | HD.1289 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish penalties for the crime of committing sexual abuse against persons with disabilities. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1555 | SD.159 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Dennis A. Rosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1573 | SD.393 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Mathew Muratore for legislation relative to the creation of a training tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1587 | SD.1567 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1587) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.1603 | SD.1875 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1638 | HD.864 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1638) of Paul Tucker and others relative to clarifying a designated offense under the wire interception law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1643 | SD.1297 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1643) of Ryan C. Fattman, Mathew Muratore, Shaunna L. O'Connell and Richard J. Ross relative to the organization of limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1666 | HD.220 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1666) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to clarifying municipal regulations regarding medical marijuana. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1671 | HD.1874 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1671) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1672 | HD.1951 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1672) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1689 | HD.2260 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1689) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1717 | SD.409 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1717) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1729 | SD.1681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1731 | SD.1685 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1758 | HD.1955 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the unemployment benefit eligibility system. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1771 | HD.2072 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of Ellen Story, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harrassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1778 | HD.1777 | By Mrs. Whipps Lee of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1778) of Susannah M. Whipps Lee and others relative to the exemption from the state income tax for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1804 | SD.1707 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1804) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tourism collaboration. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.1805 | HD.1402 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1810 | HD.1427 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to mandate coverage for telemedicine behavioral health services in circumstances when office visits are not practical. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1819 | SD.967 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1819) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to addiction education for junior operators. Transportation. | |
| H.1840 | HD.390 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1840) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1845 | HD.806 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1869 | SD.969 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1869) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preserving public safety and preventing trespassing on state highways. Transportation. | |
| S.1891 | SD.1721 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1891) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation relative to special veterans plates. Transportation. | |
| 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.1937 | HD.1581 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1937) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the safe collection and disposal of prescription drugs. Public Health. | |
| H.1986 | HD.508 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1986) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.1992 | HD.846 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to establishing a board of registration in naturopathy and further regulating naturopathic health care. Public Health. | |
| H.1996 | HD.2782 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Kay Khan and others relative to further regulating health care costs and the dispensing of controlled substances. Public Health. | |
| H.2038 | HD.1296 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2038) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Mathew Muratore and Chris Walsh for legislation to establish an interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health. | |
| H.2065 | HD.1502 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to protect caregivers and patients approved by physicians and certified by the Department of Public Health to access medical marijuana. Public Health. | |
| S.2080 | SD.2219 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Linda Dean Campbell, Gailanne M. Cariddi and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide distinctive registration plates for certain veterans who participated in the testing of atomic weapons. Transportation. | |
| 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.2139 | HD.3195 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to exclude novelty sparklers from the definition of prohibited fireworks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2192 | HD.3538 | By Messrs. Vieira of Falmouth and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2192) of David T. Vieira, Russell E. Holmes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to police officer standards and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| 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.2253 | HD.1335 | By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to line-of-duty death benefits for certain public employees. 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.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. | |
| S.2277 | SD.2496 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Heroux, Paul J. Donato, Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting elders and persons with disabilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| 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.2456 | HD.2287 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to property tax exemptions for persons over seventy years of age. Revenue. | |
| H.2457 | HD.3009 | By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to the minimum corporate tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2458 | HD.3014 | By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to the schedule for payment of estimated corporate taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2459 | HD.361 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2460 | HD.2559 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2460) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to property tax abatements for veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2480 | HD.2356 | By Mr. D’Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Angelo L. D’Emilia and others relative to estimated quarterly corporate tax payments. Revenue. | |
| H.2489 | HD.2349 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2524 | HD.557 | By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to allow municipalities to exempt up to fifty percent of real estate taxes for seniors whose annual property taxes exceed ten percent of their annual income. Revenue. | |
| H.2544 | HD.2514 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue. | |
| H.2545 | HD.2289 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2545) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to exempt energy efficiency projects from certain sales tax and wage laws. Revenue. | |
| H.2546 | HD.2328 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2546) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2547 | HD.2330 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to authorize income tax filers to make voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Cultural Development Fund on their annual income tax returns. Revenue. | |
| H.2548 | HD.2902 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the calculation of net worth in determining corporate excise taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2550 | HD.2369 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2550) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 15 and 16, 2015. Revenue. | |
| H.2551 | HD.2370 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2551) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 13 and 14, 2016. Revenue. | |
| H.2556 | HD.2402 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| H.2557 | HD.2406 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2557) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2558 | HD.2407 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2558) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to calculations of interest for refunds issued by the Department of Revenue. Revenue. | |
| H.2559 | HD.2409 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a tax amnesty program. Revenue. | |
| H.2597 | HD.786 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue. | |
| H.2612 | HD.2187 | By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to repeal the estate tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2625 | HD.2218 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2625) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue. | |
| H.2626 | HD.2222 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue. | |
| H.2658 | HD.1264 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the disabled veterans exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2709 | HD.424 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2709) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2727 | HD.233 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2747 | HD.1519 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting aside the month of May as the official month of kindness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2791 | HD.765 | By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2791) of James R. Miceli and others relative to establishing first responders day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2795 | HD.2205 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2795) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of March as multiple system atrophy awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2882 | HD.389 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2884 | HD.2276 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2884) of Bradford R. Hill and others that the the Department of Energy Resources be directed to establish and administer a grant program providing rebates for purchases of qualifying plug-in electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2901 | HD.2206 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2926 | HD.3444 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing tourism at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2927 | HD.1759 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Sarah K. Peake, Denise Provost and others for legislation to create the position of poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2973 | HD.1965 | By Mr. D’Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2973) of Angelo L. D’Emilia and others for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcycle sound emissions. Transportation. | |
| H.2979 | HD.1612 | By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2979) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to exempting veterans from the standard registration fee for veterans license plates. Transportation. | |
| H.2988 | HD.733 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2988) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to eliminate the annual fee for the issuance of distinctive license plates to veterans. Transportation. | |
| H.3056 | HD.1331 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3056) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation. | |
| H.3057 | HD.2069 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3057) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to exempt certain veterans from fares for the use of facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. Transportation. | |
| H.3085 | HD.584 | By Messrs. Smizik of Brookline and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3085) of Frank I. Smizik, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to create incentives to promote the use of electric vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3364 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3132 | HD.1381 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3170 | HD.3130 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3170) of Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to exempt veterans from civil service exam fees. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3221 | HD.1902 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3221) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to school nutrition. Education. | |
| H.3242 | HD.369 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3252 | HD.1892 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for referees. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.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.3468 | HD.1567 | By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3468) of William C. Galvin, Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health. | |
| H.3733 | HD.4078 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to exempt certain persons over the age of sixty-five from motor vehicle excises and registration fees. Revenue. | |
| H.3746 | HD.3914 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| H.3756 | HD.4036 | By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the trafficking of fentanyl. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3790 | HD.4143 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the privacy of death certificates. Public Health. | |
| 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.3943 | HD.4228 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to reward whistleblowers who contribute to the prosecution of individuals and businesses operating in the "underground economy". Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.4074 | HD.4030 | By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Linda Dean Campbell, Paul Tucker and others relative to the annual observance of Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4121 | HD.4592 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish a pulmonary hypertension task force. Public Health. | |
| H.4265 | HD.4590 | By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle M. DuBois, Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4273 | HD.4442 | By Messrs. Muradian of Grafton and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David K. Muradian, Jr., Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to regulate certain synthetic hallucinogenic substances. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4354 | HD.4623 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to reduce sexual exploitation of victims of human trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4356 | HD.4767 | By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the classification of certain controlled substances. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.4420 | HD.4830 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.4466 | HD.4859 | By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4701 | HD.5083 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler, Viriato M. deMacedo and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to designate a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the James “Tiny” Brown memorial square. Transportation. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.