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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Michael J. Soter Republican - 8th Worcester

Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.3025 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat unjust acts of war by Russia. Public Service.
  SD.3052 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to provide tax relief to Massachusetts residents. Revenue.
  SD.3053 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue.
  SD.3054 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to improve the access and affordability of electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
  HD.4452 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to COVID-19 mandatory vaccinations and immunization passports for public employees. Public Service.
  HD.4548 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to establish a transferable pediatric cancer research tax credit. Revenue.
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.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.
S.126  SD.1748 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 126) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Soter, Elizabeth A. Malia, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.139  HD.663 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 139) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.199  HD.1158 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.230  HD.358 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to at-risk children and their proper placement and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation of such placements. 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.246  HD.1405 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 246) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. 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.
H.271  HD.776 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a special commission to study and determine best practices to ensure the safety of blind persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.277  HD.374 By Messrs. Xiarhos of Barnstable and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Steven G. Xiarhos, Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.278  HD.376 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 278) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to establishing a low vision registry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.279  HD.2108 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits during a declared state of emergency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.280  HD.2120 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits for diapers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.366  HD.535 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 366) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.395  HD.1375 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 395) of Steven S. Howitt and Michael J. Soter relative to the displaying of motor fuel prices based on the method of payment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.425  SD.1549 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Michael O. Moore, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote innovation in eldercare services. Elder Affairs.
S.429  SD.1365 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to nursing facility workforce. Elder Affairs.
H.432  HD.70 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.464  HD.768 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.474  HD.1567 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to electrical wiring and permitting. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.497  HD.1765 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to proclamations of state of emergencies. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.536  HD.1850 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies during the state of emergency due to COVID-19. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.578  HD.105 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools. Education.
H.585  HD.1573 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to student data privacy. Education.
H.587  HD.533 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 587) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to providing for alternative penalties for failure to send children to school. Education.
H.662  HD.4018 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 662) of Joseph D. McKenna, David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter relative to public school instruction in pregnancy and pre-and postnatal care. Education.
H.667  HD.514 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 667) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize school districts to offer early college planning and financing programs. Education.
H.668  HD.3748 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.693  HD.3204 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 693) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Education.
H.700  HD.1359 By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
H.738  HD.2530 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 738) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to promoting innovation in eldercare services. Elder Affairs.
H.787  HD.3998 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 787) of Shawn Dooley and others for the adoption of an order relative to the authority of the General Court or any other officer of the Commonwealth to enact laws which allow citizens to vote from anywhere but their specified polling place. Election Laws.
S.807  SD.1550 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Michael O. Moore, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to infection control in nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.814  HD.60 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and Lenny Mirra relative to the apportioning of electoral votes by Congressional district. Election Laws.
H.882  HD.3895 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.937  SD.292 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.954  SD.385 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.976  HD.504 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.977  HD.3878 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1019  HD.767 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1024  HD.3832 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of David T. Vieira and others relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1025  HD.3838 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of David T. Vieira and others relative to bow and arrow hunting near dwellings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1060  SD.493 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1060) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary.
H.1085  HD.532 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
H.1086  HD.534 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.
H.1098  HD.961 By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
H.1117  HD.363 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to exempting certain motor vehicle accidents from insurance point surcharges. Financial Services.
H.1277  HD.353 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
H.1296  HD.67 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing.
H.1313  HD.3834 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Jon Santiago and others relative to infection control in nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1324  HD.2104 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1324) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation related to educational courses in wine tasting at a qualified institution of higher education. Higher Education.
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.1340  HD.337 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to intercollegiate athletic compensation and rights. Higher Education.
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.
H.1435  HD.498 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the display of the flag of the United States by certain condominium owners. Housing.
H.1506  HD.2628 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures. The Judiciary.
H.1537  HD.3629 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
H.1538  HD.3631 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the destruction and disposal of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
H.1539  HD.4000 By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of David F. DeCoste, Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary.
H.1562  HD.997 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the re-homing so-called of certain adopted children. The Judiciary.
H.1563  HD.3044 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1565  HD.3995 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.1576  HD.991 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.1629  HD.438 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the care and protection of children and certain court determinations. The Judiciary.
H.1631  HD.440 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1631) of Sheila C. Harrington and Michael J. Soter relative to judicial case managers and assistant judicial case managers for the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. The Judiciary.
H.1669  HD.1362 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
H.1702  HD.1204 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1709  HD.718 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
S.1710  SD.223 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1710) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael J. Soter, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunications. Public Service.
H.1760  HD.1570 By Representatives Lombardo of Billerica and Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Marc T. Lombardo, Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to abortion. The Judiciary.
H.1782  HD.72 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1782) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
H.1783  HD.73 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1783) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the videotaping or taking of moving digital images of activities in the backyard of certain adjoining residential properties. The Judiciary.
H.1810  HD.500 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
H.1811  HD.506 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1811) of David K. Muradian, Jr. and others relative to the felony threshold for multiple offenses for the crime of theft. The Judiciary.
H.1879  HD.771 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to indecent assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1880  HD.772 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to parental visitation and custody for children of rape victims. The Judiciary.
H.1881  HD.774 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1881) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to penalties for possession of dangerous weapons by persons in the custody of certain correctional facilities. The Judiciary.
H.1882  HD.775 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to protecting domestic violence victims. The Judiciary.
H.1883  HD.777 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1883) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
H.1884  HD.1442 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1884) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting registered sex offenders from changing names. The Judiciary.
S.1897  SD.172 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
H.1930  HD.375 By Messrs. Xiarhos of Barnstable and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1930) of Steven G. Xiarhos, Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to penalties for neglectful dog ownership. The Judiciary.
H.1970  HD.1643 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1970) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1972  HD.356 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1972) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2009  HD.2002 By Ms. Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2023  HD.76 By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2023) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2024  HD.1737 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of Joseph D. McKenna and Michael J. Soter for legislation to further regulate earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2025  HD.1738 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2025) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and Bradley H. Jones, Jr., for legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2026  HD.1739 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2026) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and Brian M. Ashe relative to nondiscrimination training in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2027  HD.1740 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2027) of Joseph D. McKenna and Michael J. Soter relative to employee reference liability. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2094  SD.954 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to competition for specification of alternative types of culvert pipes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2101  HD.3678 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2101) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2111  HD.676 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2111) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2121  HD.2135 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2121) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to assisted outpatient therapy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2203  HD.311 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Adam J. Scanlon and others that cities and towns be authorized to provide courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2207  HD.1441 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2207) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to inspectors of plumbing and gas fitting inspectors. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2213  HD.1884 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2213) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others that cities and towns be authorized to establish police department civilian mental health advocate divisions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2235  HD.2155 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to administering and dispensing controlled substances by certain practitioners. Public Health.
S.2249  SD.1894 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2249) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Jessica Ann Giannino, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2253  HD.3543 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.
H.2274  HD.1753 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize trauma kits, so-called, and trained designees in certain public buildings. Public Health.
H.2281  HD.529 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2281) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed and sold saltwater fish. Public Health.
H.2282  HD.976 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2282) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the board of registration of psychologists be authorized to promulgate regulations relative to the reciprocity of psychologists. Public Health.
H.2285  HD.637 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.2363  HD.71 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of Joseph D. McKenna and Michael J. Soter relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
H.2380  HD.1766 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to certified medication aides. Public Health.
H.2424  HD.2064 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Nicholas A. Boldyga, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Michael J. Soter relative to limiting the emergency powers of the Governor. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2434  SD.1437 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2434) of John C. Velis, Daniel J. Hunt, Richard M. Haggerty, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2443  HD.4038 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2443) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2502  Senate, July 26, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2429) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2433) of John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley, David F. DeCoste, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3648) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to military spouse licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3697) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2502).
H.2529  HD.769 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2547  HD.326 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2548  HD.327 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2548) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of police career pay incentives. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2558  Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (Senate, No. 2502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2558).
S.2559  Senate, October 21, 2021 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (being the text of Senate, No. 2558, printed as amended)
S.2598  SD.2581 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2598) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2606  HD.2498 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
H.2607  HD.2499 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to public retiree cost-of-living adjustment financing. Public Service.
H.2628  HD.589 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2628) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by certain cancers. Public Service.
H.2686  HD.354 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to protecting the rights of certain employees not informed of the late application process for membership into the state employees retirement system. Public Service.
H.2734  HD.2975 By Mr. Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2734) of Lenny Mirra and others for legislation to authorize tuition reimbursements for students seeking a degree in criminal justice. Public Service.
H.2735  HD.2976 By Mr. Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Lenny Mirra and others relative to student loan payments for those working in law enforcement. Public Service.
H.2740  HD.510 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2740) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to providing credible service for retirement purposes for VISTA volunteers. Public Service.
H.2779  HD.1142 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2779) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2784  HD.766 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2784) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to payments of public employee retirement benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Service.
H.2785  HD.2136 By Representatives Sullivan of Abington and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2785) of Alyson M. Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to authorizing a cost of living increase for the employees of the State Legislature. Public Service.
H.2802  HD.1551 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to creditable service benefits to veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Public Service.
H.2803  HD.2322 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to creditable service buy-back for veterans. Public Service.
H.2808  HD.1794 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
H.2875  HD.963 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. Revenue.
H.2876  HD.1144 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to establish a credit for child care service expenses. Revenue.
H.2881  HD.1616 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.2943  HD.352 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2950  HD.3687 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2950) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.
H.3003  HD.65 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to ensure that state payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to cities and towns not be less than the previous fiscal year. Revenue.
H.3004  HD.74 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the establishment of tax credits for the installation of home water filtration systems for certain homeowners. Revenue.
H.3005  HD.4023 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3005) of Joseph D. McKenna, David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter for legislation to allow taxpayers to have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. Revenue.
H.3013  HD.501 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.3014  HD.502 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue.
H.3015  HD.508 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3015) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for an oil tank removal tax credit for residents in manufactured housing communities. Revenue.
H.3016  HD.509 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the sales tax exemption on personal safety devices. Revenue.
H.3017  HD.515 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to promote adoption of certain of dogs or cats from animal shelters by establishing tax credits for certain costs associated with said adoptions and by the creation of a motor vehicle registration plate. Revenue.
H.3056  HD.1008 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3056) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to exempting certain veterans from the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.
S.3075  An Act relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents
H.3076  HD.1443 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3076) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.3142  HD.349 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3144  HD.735 By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3144) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3159  HD.442 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Sheila C. Harrington and Michael J. Soter for legislation to designate the Fort Devens Museum as the official veterans and military museum of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3169  HD.368 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Soter and David Allen Robertson relative to information provided to relevant state agencies upon the submission of applications for state grant funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3204  HD.3927 By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3204) of Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and others Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3208  HD.513 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3209  HD.3758 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart the Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year as election worker appreciation day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3251  HD.1979 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for legislation to establish August 31st as overdose awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3252  HD.2114 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for legislation to authorize the solicitation of private donations for supporting certain first responders. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3280  HD.695 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3281  HD.696 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3299  HD.528 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3299) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to tow lien reform. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.3355  HD.505 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3379  HD.1211 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3492  HD.341 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to debris dropping from motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.3496  HD.357 By Messrs. Howitt of Seekonk and Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3496) of Steven S. Howitt, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to designate Route 1, Route 20 and Route 6 in the Commonwealth as historic United States routes. Transportation.
H.3504  HD.3206 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3504) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to limit motor vehicle dealer documentation fees. Transportation.
H.3551  HD.511 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3551) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to private sale requirements for used vehicles and requiring that the Registry of Motor Vehicles create and maintain an approved bill of sale form for use by private sellers. Transportation.
H.3584  HD.562 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3584) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to registration fees for veterans' license plates. Transportation.
H.3632  HD.348 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3632) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.
H.3634  HD.2599 By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3634) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue a distinctive emblem to be affixed to "veteran" plates which identifies the owner as a recipient of the air medal. Transportation.
H.3648  HD.4065 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3648) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to military spouse licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3649  HD.1707 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3649) of David F. DeCoste, Michael J. Soter and Susan L. Moran for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Cold War victory medal. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3650  HD.4044 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3650) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to employment preference for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3667  HD.1387 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3667) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3689  HD.312 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to providing for a prisoner of war income tax exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3690  HD.436 By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3690) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to emergency medical technician certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3698  HD.2313 By Representatives Vieira of Falmouth and Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3698) of David T. Vieira, Linda Dean Campbell and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a suitable memorial to commemorate Deborah Sampson. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3783  HD.3315 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3783) of Shawn Dooley and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to election integrity. Election Laws.
H.3787  HD.1350 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Alyson M. Sullivan, Michael J. Soter and David Allen Robertson relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.3789  HD.2137 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3789) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting child sex dolls. The Judiciary.
H.3800  HD.1348 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3800) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.
H.3807  HD.2401 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to distinctive registration plates for veterans’ spouses. Transportation.
H.3833  HD.3314 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3833) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to further regulate elections and voting. Election Laws.
H.3834  HD.2900 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3834) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to scenic rivers. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3841  HD.1351 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3841) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a permanent commission (including members of the General Court) to study the service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers. The Judiciary.
H.3842  HD.1352 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3842) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to statewide standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers. The Judiciary.
H.3878  HD.1349 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3878) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to establishing identification at the voting polls. Election Laws.
H.4147  HD.1774 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4147) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency and Mount Wachusett Community College providing technical education and economic opportunity for citizens with autism. Higher Education.
H.4162  HD.1879 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4162) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4184  HD.2896 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4184) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to preventing road rage incidents precipitated by slow or stopped vehicles. Transportation.
H.4186  HD.2866 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4186) of Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to providing for a veteran service officer at Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. to support veterans and dependents residing in the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4500  An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate
H.4542  An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs
H.4547  An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
H.4555  An Act relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail
H.4604  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4611  An Act relative to prevailing wages
H.4616  An Act limiting motor vehicle dealer documentation fees
H.4644  An Act relative to college in high schools
H.4694  An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission
H.4780  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4853  An Act to require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment.
H.5053  An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts
H.5056  An Act relative to college in high schools
H.5364  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.