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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Michael J. Soter Republican - 8th Worcester

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  HD.5222 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for legislation to establish penalties for racing on public ways and unlawful motor vehicle competitions. The Judiciary.
  HD.5223 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to penalties for assault and battery on a police officer. The Judiciary.
S.79  SD.979 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Ryan C. Fattman, Michael J. Soter and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further define eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
S.90  SD.2076 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission. Cannabis Policy.
H.163  HD.3397 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of David M. Rogers relative to the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program. Cannabis Policy.
H.333  HD.560 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 333) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.753  HD.571 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Steven George Xiarhos and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the safety and security of school buildings and plans for emergency response to active shooter situations. Education.
H.1230  HD.364 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
S.1303  SD.150 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1445  SD.644 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate certain insurance benefits for elected officials in the town of Blackstone. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1612  HD.890 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1612) of Tackey Chan, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Bradley H. Jones, Jr., relative to independent prepaid legal services plans. The Judiciary.
H.1686  HD.605 By Representatives Ferguson of Holden and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1686) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, Sean Garballey 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.
S.1839  SD.707 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael J. Soter for legislation relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
S.1908  SD.689 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Soter, Steven George Xiarhos and Nick Collins for legislation to increase the cap on outside income for public pension recipients. Public Service.
H.2057  HD.465 By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of Steven George Xiarhos, Steven J. Ouellette and others for legislation to establish penalties for the intent to impede or interfere, threaten or harass first responders performing such duties. The Judiciary.
H.2063  HD.3522 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2063) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to penalties for assault and battery upon corrections officers and other Department of Correction staff. The Judiciary.
H.2162  HD.507 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2260  HD.1792 By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2260) of Kip A. Diggs and others relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2432  HD.245 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2432) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2664  HD.1371 By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2664) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2690  HD.4037 By Representatives Ryan of Boston and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2690) of Daniel J. Ryan, Marcus S. Vaughn and others for legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2692  HD.4040 By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2735  HD.733 By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Steven George Xiarhos, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2736  HD.747 By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2736) of Steven George Xiarhos, Richard G. Wells, Jr. and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2753  HD.4039 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2753) of David Biele and others for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.
H.2836  HD.2803 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2842  HD.4025 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. Public Service.
H.2846  HD.1529 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
H.2853  HD.2134 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Public Service.
H.2909  HD.2686 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
H.2932  HD.3452 By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
H.2997  HD.750 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2997) of Steven George Xiarhos that certain employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority be included in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.3031  HD.2733 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3031) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.3113  HD.990 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3113) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the rate of interest applied to judgements for tax abatements on personal property. Revenue.
H.3357  HD.1893 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3357) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to state purchased trucks and certain clean trucks regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3588  HD.1462 By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3588) of Manny Cruz, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Natalie M. Blais relative to tourism and visitation marketing and promotion grants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3654  HD.898 By Representatives Diggs of Barnstable and Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3654) of Kip A. Diggs and Thomas W. Moakley relative to establishing year-round daily commuter rail service to Cape Cod. Transportation.
H.3832  HD.2808 By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3832) of Michael S. Chaisson, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to define "Gold Star families". Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4160  An Act modernizing the commonwealth's cannabis laws
H.4187  An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
H.4206  House bill No. 4187, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2025.
H.4239  HD.4729 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a municipal tax amnesty program. Revenue.
H.4361  An Act relative to benefits for teachers
H.4371  An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.