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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.1947 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Finance Control Board. Transportation. | ||
| SD.2045 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools. Education. | ||
| HD.5107 | By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Paul K. Frost and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the Millbury Redevelopment Authority of the town of Millbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | ||
| S.12 | SD.904 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Michael O. Moore, James Arciero and others for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Matthew Arpano, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Correction. Senate Ways and Means. | |
| S.41 | SD.2000 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael O. Moore, Barbara L'Italien, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify municipal authority regarding cash sureties. The Judiciary. | |
| S.66 | SD.557 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Paul R. Heroux, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the children's medical security program and simplifying the administration process. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.67 | HD.681 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 67) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide that persons diagnosed with familial dysautonomia disorder receive certain services from the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.69 | HD.457 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 69) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a substance screening program within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.70 | HD.1595 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 70) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.77 | HD.2709 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to ensure continued health insurance coverage for certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.78 | HD.1834 | By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.81 | SD.1728 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of John F. Keenan, Tom Sannicandro, Thomas J. Calter, Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation to the protect persons with a disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.87 | SD.1626 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 87) of Barbara L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal access to evaluations for children with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.89 | HD.901 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.93 | HD.3183 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to grant certain grandparents the rights and privileges of kinship care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.94 | SD.1720 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 94) of Mark C. Montigny, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel A. Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the well being of all children in the commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.107 | SD.95 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Daniel A. Wolf, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote employment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.112 | HD.2477 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of James J. O’Day, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to protecting Department of Children and Families social workers’ home addresses. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.123 | SD.519 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Michael J. Barrett, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.124 | SD.1151 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.136 | SD.1431 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.144 | SD.1071 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.144 | HD.1019 | By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.164 | HD.1308 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Tackey Chan and others relative to updating reciprocity for licensing optometrists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.170 | HD.1149 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 170) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the commission paid to licensed lottery sales agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.177 | SD.167 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Marc R. Pacheco and Theodore C. Speliotis for legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.178 | HD.2322 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 178) of Shawn Dooley and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to fairness in liquor licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.198 | HD.2445 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to protect consumers using the Internet from identity theft and online predators. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.210 | HD.561 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 210) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.210 | SD.1727 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jose F. Tosado, Mary S. Keefe, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create construction relevance in the economic development incentive program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.213 | HD.3022 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 213) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.220 | SD.646 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to market prioritized development sites. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.222 | HD.270 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.223 | HD.88 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 223) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.226 | HD.609 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| 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.232 | SD.919 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Karen E. Spilka, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage small business growth in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.236 | HD.2907 | By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.243 | HD.3462 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the sale, delivery, receipt or purchase for resale of powdered alcoholic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.253 | SD.1779 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel A. Wolf, Benjamin B. Downing, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education. | |
| S.265 | SD.1362 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Paul R. Heroux, Stephen Kulik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education. | |
| H.267 | HD.1829 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of John W. Scibak and others relative to access to telemedicine services by allowing certain clinicians to be credentialed and allowing for coverage of such services by all payers and the Medicaid program. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.284 | SD.808 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 284) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Brian A. Joyce, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing adolescent substance abuse by expanding SBIRT. Education. | |
| H.297 | HD.1756 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 297) of Sarah K. Peake, Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to coordinating the availability of transit services to employees of existing and expanding businesses by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.300 | HD.1704 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 300) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to establish a Commonwealth underutilized building repair fund within the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.302 | HD.1377 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to establish a local economic development assistance program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.305 | HD.426 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 305) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the mandatory minimum age for children to attend kindergarten. Education. | |
| H.307 | HD.449 | By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 307) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education. | |
| H.310 | HD.1664 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 310) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to dispute resolution processes within the Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Education. | |
| H.312 | HD.2565 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 312) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to out-of-district vocational school transportation. Education. | |
| S.325 | SD.222 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission relative to digital textbooks. Education. | |
| H.329 | HD.2267 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 329) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the formula for district reimbursement through the special education circuit breaker. Education. | |
| S.332 | SD.195 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 332) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education. | |
| S.333 | SD.414 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of Michael F. Rush and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to safety response in schools. Education. | |
| H.335 | HD.3518 | By Representative Cantwell of Marshfield and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to school safety and student success through school-based law enforcement. Education. | |
| S.336 | SD.1012 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Karen E. Spilka, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through dual language and bi-literacy. Education. | |
| H.338 | HD.2319 | By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to student safety. Education. | |
| S.350 | SD.128 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Daniel A. Wolf, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to just cause terminations. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1298 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 351) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a special commission on institutional long term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.352 | SD.1441 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael F. Rush, Brian A. Joyce, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| 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. | |
| H.357 | HD.2710 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to dress codes in public schools. Education. | |
| S.360 | SD.1308 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.367 | SD.148 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Dennis A. Rosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.371 | SD.41 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid eligibility for seniors. Elder Affairs. | |
| 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.376 | HD.2208 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 376) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on all new mandated education programs. Education. | |
| H.380 | HD.689 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 380) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to require certification of all public school teachers. Education. | |
| H.386 | HD.2207 | By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kenneth I. Gordon, James M. Cantwell and others relative to social media password privacy for school students. Education. | |
| H.397 | HD.3233 | By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 397) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to require the teaching of civics in public schools. Education. | |
| H.401 | HD.2261 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Bradford R. Hill and others that costs associated with special education follow students upon the change of school districts in mid year. Education. | |
| H.402 | HD.2263 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 402) of Bradford R. Hill and others that current employee and retiree health care costs shall be included in the calculation of the foundation budget for school districts. Education. | |
| S.409 | SD.931 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to protect children and adults from wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.413 | SD.1042 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Anne M. Gobi, Marc R. Pacheco, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.417 | HD.694 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Louis L. Kafka and others that students with diabetes attending public or private schools be permitted to possess certain medical supplies and administer necessary treatments. Education. | |
| S.440 | SD.648 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Josh S. Cutler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.448 | HD.2436 | By Messrs. O’Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 448) of James J. O’Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual health education. 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. | |
| S.451 | SD.194 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Stephen Kulik, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| 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. | |
| S.460 | SD.255 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Josh S. Cutler, Stephen Kulik, Keiko M. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.467 | SD.1227 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Bruce E. Tarr, Denise Provost, Michael O. Moore, F. Jay Barrows and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wastewater facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.483 | SD.1189 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, John W. Scibak, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services. | |
| H.494 | HD.1322 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to exempt employees of public school districts from fees associated with background checks. Education. | |
| S.501 | SD.982 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Anne M. Gobi, Marc R. Pacheco, Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services. | |
| S.502 | SD.985 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Anne M. Gobi, Harriette L. Chandler, Marc R. Pacheco, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.505 | HD.1165 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to increase the state reimbursements for special education costs. Education. | |
| H.506 | HD.1166 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 506) of Chris Walsh and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mandated reports and data submissions required of local school districts. Education. | |
| H.509 | HD.1096 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 509) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to exempt regional school transportation funds from the Governor’s ability to make reductions due to revenue deficiencies. Education. | |
| H.510 | HD.1098 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the regional school transportation reimbursement fund. Education. | |
| H.511 | HD.1109 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Timothy R. Whelan, Michael O. Moore and Richard J. Ross relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education. | |
| H.515 | HD.1588 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.522 | SD.337 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 522) of Thomas M. McGee, Brian M. Ashe, Michael O. Moore, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation relative to insurance coverage for pervasive developmental disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.525 | HD.87 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to providing retroactive capital reimbursement for a certain nursing facility in the town of Holden. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.529 | HD.2741 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of James J. O’Day, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.543 | HD.2111 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 543) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to disclosures by individuals or entities making independent expenditures for electioneering communications. Election Laws. | |
| S.547 | SD.261 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the Massachusetts insurers insolvency fund. Financial Services. | |
| S.548 | SD.265 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the property damage threshold for surchargeable incidents. Financial Services. | |
| S.549 | SD.266 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to notice requirements for insurance premium changes and insurance coverage changes. Financial Services. | |
| S.550 | SD.267 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.555 | HD.693 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the reimbursement of local costs of special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.557 | SD.1021 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Karen E. Spilka, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services. | |
| H.563 | HD.3181 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize poll workers in local and state elections to participate in early voting or absentee voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.569 | SD.1177 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the health safety net trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.570 | SD.1453 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 570) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Barbara L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to continue care for families enrolled in MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.584 | SD.407 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Angelo M. Scaccia, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to patient protection services for all Massachusetts citizens. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.585 | SD.408 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo M. Scaccia, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.592 | SD.710 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Denise Provost, Keiko M. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard MassHealth applications. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.593 | SD.718 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William C. Galvin and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate age discrimination in the MassHealth program. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.595 | SD.1349 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Benjamin Swan, Paul R. Heroux, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve affordable health coverage for Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.612 | SD.544 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Joan B. Lovely, Barbara L'Italien, Thomas M. Stanley, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to psychological services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.614 | SD.1461 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore and Theodore C. Speliotis for legislation relative to community hospitals. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.616 | HD.1380 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of Chris Walsh and others relative to political expenditures by corporations. Election Laws. | |
| H.624 | HD.1636 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the prevention of hazardous material release through underground tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.627 | HD.2249 | By Messrs. Calter of Kingston and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to implement a boating education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.646 | SD.42 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Daniel A. Wolf, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.649 | SD.628 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Daniel A. Wolf, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael O. Moore, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.651 | HD.2233 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the management of low lands and swamps to control tick-borne illnesses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.655 | HD.2336 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.656 | HD.2340 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a capital outlay program for maintenance and improvements to municipal drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure assets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.657 | HD.2568 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.658 | HD.3221 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement be directed to promulgate regulations relative to wildlife and management of natural and water resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.672 | SD.1487 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo M. Scaccia, Michael O. Moore, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| H.676 | HD.618 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Sean Garballey and others relative to prohibiting additional incineration of solid waste materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.690 | SD.1215 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Harriette L. Chandler, Frank I. Smizik, Benjamin Swan, Cynthia S. Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Housing. | |
| S.692 | SD.1776 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 692) of Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the Worcester Housing Authority's "Buy American Policy". Housing. | |
| H.695 | HD.554 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board with the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.696 | HD.1571 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kenneth J. Donnelly and others for legislation to establish a process to identify toxic chemical substances used in consumer products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.697 | HD.1852 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Jay R. Kaufman, Kenneth J. Donnelly and others that the Department of Environmental Protection be notified by manufacturers of products containing toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.708 | HD.1488 | By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 708) of Stephen Kulik, John W. Scibak and others relative to the operation of snowmobiles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.709 | HD.1546 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 709) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to regulate the use of trapping devices to take beaver and muskrat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.716 | HD.2259 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 716) of Timothy R. Madden and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of coastal and ocean acidification and its existing and potential effects on species that are commercially harvested and grown along the coast of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.727 | HD.2214 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 727) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an underground storage tank petroleum product cleanup fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| 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. | |
| S.733 | SD.1421 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Heroux, Stephen Kulik, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to update public health laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.733 | HD.1771 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 733) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to noise pollution. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.752 | HD.496 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.789 | HD.826 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 789) of Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.792 | HD.2912 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 792) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to provide transparency in the data contained in the payer and provider claims database. Financial Services. | |
| 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.802 | SD.1491 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Tom Sannicandro, Sean Garballey, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary. | |
| S.810 | SD.1105 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of James B. Eldridge, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Michael O. Moore, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to expunge the records of persons falsely accused and juveniles. 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.813 | HD.3160 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | |
| H.814 | HD.3414 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services. | |
| H.818 | HD.2810 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Nick Collins and others for legislation to further regulate the canceling of insurance coverage for non-payment of premiums. Financial Services. | |
| S.819 | SD.411 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.820 | SD.412 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.829 | HD.2713 | By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 829) of Marcos A. Devers and others for legislation to prohibit non-moving violations from being considered surchargeable incidents under the motor vehicle insurance law. Financial Services. | |
| H.832 | HD.745 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| H.842 | HD.2740 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services. | |
| S.843 | SD.1417 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 843) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.858 | HD.2368 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services. | |
| S.863 | SD.594 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 863) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the mandated reporter law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.864 | SD.595 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to amend the victim of violent crime compensation law. The Judiciary. | |
| H.865 | HD.2458 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 865) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the payment of certain claims by medical malpractice insurers. Financial Services. | |
| S.865 | SD.597 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 865) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Walter F. Timilty, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary. | |
| S.867 | SD.887 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Chris Walsh for legislation to amend the statute of limitations in civil rights actions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.877 | SD.1710 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 877) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend the statute of limitations for certain actions involving international human rights abuses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.878 | SD.1735 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect health and safety of animals in vehicles. The Judiciary. | |
| H.881 | HD.534 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the cancellation of certain health insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.882 | HD.555 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| H.884 | HD.777 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services. | |
| H.885 | HD.1452 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 885) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and magnetic resonance imaging. Financial Services. | |
| H.886 | HD.1454 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms. Financial Services. | |
| H.893 | HD.3145 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring that certain health insurance policies include coverage for eating disorders. Financial Services. | |
| H.894 | HD.3174 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring insurance carriers to recognize nurse midwives as participating providers. Financial Services. | |
| S.899 | SD.406 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit solicitation of a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| S.900 | SD.968 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Karen E. Spilka, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expungement of criminal or juvenile records for individuals who committed offenses as children or young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.902 | HD.89 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Timothy R. Madden and others relative to deductible rates set by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association for damages caused by windstorms or hail. Financial Services. | |
| S.903 | SD.1026 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 903) of Karen E. Spilka, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to update privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary. | |
| S.904 | SD.1028 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Karen E. Spilka, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's residents from identity theft. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.926 | HD.1753 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to homeowners insurance rate filings that include charges for expected hurricane losses or catastrophes. Financial Services. | |
| H.927 | HD.1769 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of Sarah K. Peake, Mark C. Montigny and others relative to HIV-associated lipodystrophy treatment. Financial Services. | |
| H.942 | HD.331 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of John W. Scibak and others relative to providing hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss. Financial Services. | |
| H.948 | HD.1046 | By Messrs. Scibak of South Hadley and Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to update the contraceptive coverage equity law to require insurance carriers to provide all contraceptive methods without a co-pay. Financial Services. | |
| S.962 | SD.315 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Cynthia S. Creem, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employees social media privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.966 | SD.673 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.969 | SD.878 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 969) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Tackey Chan, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve vocational training opportunities for unemployed workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.970 | HD.2155 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to public health, substance abuse, treatment and opioids and accessible substance abuse treatment for all. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.977 | SD.935 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Anne M. Gobi, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit disciplinary actions by employers on employees serving as volunteer emergency responders. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.981 | HD.3502 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the financial impact of the costs associated with the Health Connector and compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.981 | SD.1273 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.991 | HD.2452 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for chemical dependency, including alcoholism, within the Division of Medical Assistance. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.995 | HD.3206 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to permit spouses to provide adult foster care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.999 | SD.310 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 999) of Marc R. Pacheco, Theodore C. Speliotis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1001 | SD.824 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brian A. Joyce, Daniel A. Wolf, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation relative to the pooling of tips. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1008 | SD.1853 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Karen E. Spilka, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1024 | SD.852 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Daniel A. Wolf, Denise Provost, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a living wage for employees of big box retail stores and fast food chains. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1039 | HD.1067 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education. | |
| H.1041 | HD.3220 | By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| H.1043 | HD.566 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Sean Garballey, John C. Velis and others for legislation to provide higher education tuition and fee waivers for certain veterans. Higher Education. | |
| S.1047 | SD.575 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1047) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Leonard Mirra, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1048 | SD.1726 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1071 | SD.140 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1071) of Benjamin B. Downing, Marjorie C. Decker, Dennis A. Rosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency in local government. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1072 | SD.902 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of James B. Eldridge, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jason M. Lewis, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1076 | HD.3120 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1076) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and Sean Garballey for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to high cost of college. Higher Education. | |
| S.1081 | SD.928 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1081) of Anne M. Gobi, Michael O. Moore and Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. for legislation relative to dog pens and kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1085 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1085) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Tucker, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1090 | SD.1572 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vacant, foreclosing and foreclosed property in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1098 | HD.2013 | By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Paul K. Frost and Michael O. Moore relative to the filling of vacancies in municipal housing or redevelopment authorities. Housing. | |
| H.1103 | HD.2209 | By Mrs. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing. | |
| S.1103 | SD.974 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Karen E. Spilka, Timothy R. Madden, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1119 | SD.1200 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jeffrey Sánchez, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors. Public Health. | |
| H.1121 | HD.739 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1121) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for low and moderate income housing units. Housing. | |
| S.1125 | SD.1530 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Harriette L. Chandler, John W. Scibak, Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the enhanced management of early childhood caries among MassHealth patients. Public Health. | |
| H.1138 | HD.831 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally-involved housing. Housing. | |
| S.1145 | SD.1301 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Ryan C. Fattman, Michael O. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health. | |
| S.1149 | SD.680 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1149) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Claire D. Cronin, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1100 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Anne M. Gobi, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| H.1173 | HD.1642 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to criminal penalties for resisting arrest. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1199 | HD.1225 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Michael D. Brady and others for legislation to require that assault and battery of a police officer responding to criminal activity be prosecuted as a felony. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1201 | HD.1428 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to providing indemnity from prosecution for probation officers and court officers employed by the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1206 | SD.235 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1207 | SD.311 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Marc R. Pacheco, William M. Straus, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the restrictions on the licenses of nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission. Public Health. | |
| H.1216 | HD.2251 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| 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. | |
| S.1217 | SD.213 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safety of Alzheimer's disease patients. Public Health. | |
| S.1218 | SD.422 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.1220 | HD.347 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the posting of security for seized animals in cruelty cases. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1230 | HD.1368 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of Tackey Chan and Michael O. Moore relative to the payment of interest after arbitration. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1231 | HD.1375 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tackey Chan and others relative to motor vehicle operators leaving the scene of a collision. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1232 | SD.329 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1232) of Daniel A. Wolf, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to accurate medical information. Public Health. | |
| H.1235 | HD.1846 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1239 | HD.2991 | By Ms. Cole of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Leah Cole and others relative to children’s interests in cases of abuse or neglect resulting in judicial proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1241 | SD.85 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1241) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1247 | HD.2188 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to juvenile court jurisdiction to divert from further court processing of certain children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1249 | HD.2401 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Daniel Cullinane and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1250 | SD.1284 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, David T. Vieira, Michael O. Moore and Randy Hunt for legislation to establish regional lockup facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1251 | SD.1331 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1251) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, David T. Vieira, Michael O. Moore and Randy Hunt for legislation to to reform sheriff civil process operations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1253 | HD.267 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the penalty for failure to stop operating a motor vehicle when being pursued by a police officer. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1255 | HD.1008 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1255) of Michael S. Day and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1256 | HD.357 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1256) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to data derived from technology used for toll collections. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1261 | HD.1007 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to great-grandparent visitation rights of certain minor children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1261 | SD.753 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Mark J. Cusack, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1262 | HD.2641 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the reporting of neglect or abuse by mandated reporters. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1270 | HD.2308 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1270) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to expunge the records of persons falsely accused and juveniles. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1273 | HD.1323 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to confining animals in a motor vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1276 | HD.1573 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Michael O. Moore relative to fines for certain illegal pedestrian movement. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1278 | HD.1893 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1278) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to rendering the criminal and civil justice systems accessible to victims of sexual violence. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1279 | HD.2855 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to inmates or detainees awaiting trial while held in custody at a county correctional facility. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1281 | SD.876 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1281) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to community corrections programs administered by the Office of Community Corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1283 | HD.3035 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers in interactions with persons on the autism spectrum who are victims or witnesses to crimes, or suspected or convicted of crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1284 | HD.805 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of John V. Fernandes and Michael O. Moore relative to the statute of limitations in certain court actions involving zoning violations. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1287 | HD.1591 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the procedures for access to email of decedents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1288 | HD.1649 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to establish a parent-child testimonial privilege. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1289 | HD.1663 | By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1289) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to certain civil infractions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1290 | HD.1901 | By Representative Fernandes of Milford and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of John V. Fernandes, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to improving the accuracy of eyewitness identification procedures. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1296 | SD.323 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1311 | HD.763 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1313 | SD.738 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of James E. Timilty, Chris Walsh, Barbara L'Italien, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1314 | HD.669 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to child victim confidentiality. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1315 | HD.682 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to liability for the medical costs incurred by public health volunteer responders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1332 | HD.892 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1332) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinement. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1340 | HD.2451 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to parental rights and child survivors of homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1341 | HD.2457 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for enticing a child under the age of sixteen. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1350 | HD.2320 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to eliminating the statute of limitations on an indictment or complaint alleging certain offenses of indecent assault and battery or rape. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1351 | HD.2331 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to provide certain persons who were abused as a child with compensation from the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance within the Department of the Attorney General. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1353 | SD.981 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.1361 | HD.147 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to filing fees for appeals of civil motor vehicle infractions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1364 | HD.151 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1364) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the reporting of sex offender treatment program outcomes by the Commissioners of the Department of Correction and the Department of Youth Services. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1365 | HD.152 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1365) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the classification of sex offenders diagnosed as pedophiles by a licensed mental health clinician. 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.1367 | HD.159 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to increasing the fine for harming police dogs or horses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1369 | HD.238 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the reporting of recidivism reducing program outcomes by the Department of Correction. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1371 | HD.444 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) of Paul R. Heroux, Michael O. Moore and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to establish a HIV testing procedure in correctional institutions in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1376 | HD.2230 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1376) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to certain habitual offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1378 | HD.2240 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1378) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to notices to notaries public and justices of the peace prior to the expiration of their commissions. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1379 | HD.586 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the transfer of ownership of foals under five months by shelters. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1383 | HD.3417 | By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1383) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to the age of eligibility for work release for inmates convicted of violations of certain controlled substances laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1424 | HD.768 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1424) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1427 | HD.1575 | By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish penalties for debarred employers, contractors and subcontractors illegally participating in contracts. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1431 | HD.1838 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights of foster parents to receive notice and an opportunity to be heard in legal proceedings involving foster children. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1432 | HD.1840 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish an interagency child abuse and neglect prevention task force. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1440 | SD.1237 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Mark J. Cusack, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| S.1470 | SD.1402 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue. | |
| S.1483 | SD.1084 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1483) of Anne M. Gobi, Timothy R. Madden, Ruth B. Balser, Michael S. Day and others for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1484 | SD.1087 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce J. Ayers, Robert L. Hedlund, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. 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.1494 | SD.727 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue. | |
| H.1511 | HD.2678 | By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1511) of David M. Nangle and others relative to the crime of intentionally obstructing vehicular of pedestrian traffic upon a public way. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1515 | HD.124 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1515) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the compensation of chief probation officers of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1526 | HD.1360 | By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Keiko M. Orrall, Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to penalties for the crime of impersonating a police officer or certain other officials. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1532 | HD.1796 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the fresh and continued pursuit of motor vehicle operators by police officers outside of the jurisdiction of said officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1539 | SD.256 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Stephen Kulik, Keiko M. Orrall, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify deadlines for submission of applications for land under Chapter 61a. Revenue. | |
| S.1543 | SD.534 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the corporate excise tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1544 | SD.535 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael O. Moore for legislation to provide interest rate parity. Revenue. | |
| 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.1557 | SD.206 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue. | |
| S.1563 | SD.922 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Karen E. Spilka, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael O. Moore for legislation to enhance Department of Revenue reporting. Revenue. | |
| S.1567 | SD.1034 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Karen E. Spilka and Michael O. Moore for legislation to reform state economic substance rules. Revenue. | |
| H.1578 | HD.1716 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to assault and battery upon public employees. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1584 | HD.3156 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to reform pretrial processes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1596 | HD.312 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to provide legal services to small business property owners. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1597 | HD.314 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the disposition of the personal property of tenants in actions for possession of land or tenements. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1598 | HD.400 | By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the enforcement of condominium laws. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1614 | SD.43 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Daniel A. Wolf, Michael O. Moore, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to room occupancy excise tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1615 | SD.48 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Michael O. Moore, Jeffrey N. Roy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales tax in cultural districts. Revenue. | |
| S.1625 | SD.1040 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul McMurtry, Jose F. Tosado, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to debarment in public contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1628 | SD.1392 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara L'Italien, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1636 | HD.760 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1636) of Paul Tucker and others relative to coverage of public employees under the Tort Claims Act. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1637 | HD.766 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1637) of Paul Tucker and others for legislation to allow for police body cameras. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1641 | HD.188 | By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1641) of John C. Velis and others relative to the false representation of military status. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1670 | HD.1156 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. 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.1673 | HD.2011 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1673) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1674 | SD.1753 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Barbara L'Italien, Joseph F. Wagner and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate Moyamoya Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1687 | HD.1208 | By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1687) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to health care worker safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| 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. | |
| H.1715 | HD.2345 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to temporary workers’ unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1716 | HD.2348 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1716) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prevent contracts of waivers in employment cases of claims concerning discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy. 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. | |
| H.1718 | HD.3411 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to establish a family and medical leave and temporary disability leave insurance program for employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1722 | SD.1209 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Bruce E. Tarr, Keiko M. Orrall, Michael O. Moore, James Arciero and others for legislation relative providing for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1736 | HD.2586 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers and prospective employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1743 | HD.2246 | By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1743) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to establish a civilian conservation corps promoting community service by the long-term unemployed. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1748 | HD.1833 | By Representatives Michlewitz of Boston and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Aaron Michlewitz, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1756 | HD.2433 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Pacheco, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of James J. O’Day, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1765 | HD.65 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1765) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to strengthening the civil penalties of stop work orders under the workers’ compensation statute. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1766 | HD.66 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1766) of Tom Sannicandro and others to further regulate workers’ compensation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1769 | HD.736 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Ellen Story, Joan B. Lovely and others for legislation to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions for employees or prospective employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1772 | HD.3062 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1772) of Walter F. Timilty, Marjorie C. Decker and Michael O. Moore relative to electronic monitoring in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1785 | HD.1016 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of Ruth B. Balser, Jennifer L. Flanagan and others that the Department of Mental Health be directed to operate a statewide program to provide mental health consultations to primary care physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and health care providers of women who suffer from post-partum depression. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1790 | HD.3512 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1790) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to safe in-patient alcoholism or substance abuse treatment locations. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1791 | HD.2757 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1791) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to regulating oxycodone. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1794 | HD.1026 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1794) of Kay Khan and others relative to further regulating emergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing a risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1795 | HD.1060 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Kay Khan and others relative to the determination of medically necessary services for mental health treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1796 | HD.1839 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Kay Khan and others relative to preventing adolescent substance abuse through the use of public and private school screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment techniques. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1797 | HD.1972 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1797) of Kay Khan and others relative to the civil commitment of women for alcoholism and substance abuse at the Framingham Correctional Institution. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1797 | SD.46 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Michael O. Moore, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a fee on the storage of spent nuclear fuel in pools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1798 | HD.2108 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1798) of Kay Khan and others relative to juvenile mental health and substance abuse. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1798 | SD.50 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1798) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Michael O. Moore, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish funding to provide moneys for postclosure activities at nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1801 | HD.3158 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1801) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1804 | HD.1393 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1804) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to mental health services for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1806 | HD.1419 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1806) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to expand substance abuse treatment options for non-violent drug offenders. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1808 | HD.1424 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to access to behavioral health services for persons enrolled in MassHealth public health insurance programs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1809 | HD.1425 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1809) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to direct the Division of Medical Assistance to provide coverage for the treatment of opioid dependence. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1812 | SD.1665 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motor vehicle license suspension. Transportation. | |
| H.1812 | HD.2470 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1812) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to promote accessibility and affordability of behavioral health and substance abuse services for recipients of MassHealth. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1824 | HD.2315 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1824) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to allowing physicians to retain a person administered naloxone when deemed medically necessary. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1826 | HD.2126 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1826) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to protecting puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1829 | HD.2235 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1829) of Thomas J. Calter and others that cities and towns be authorized to establish community safe school funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1831 | HD.1503 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1831) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to enhance municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1848 | HD.497 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1848) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1849 | HD.868 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1850 | SD.688 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1850) of Jason M. Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize license plates to encourage safe streets for bicycles. Transportation. | |
| S.1853 | SD.358 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of Thomas M. McGee, Michael O. Moore, Jonathan Hecht and Denise Provost for legislation relative to vehicle idling. Transportation. | |
| S.1854 | SD.360 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Thomas M. McGee and Michael O. Moore for legislation to provide for an air bag on-off switch to ensure safety to women, children and individuals with medical conditions. Transportation. | |
| H.1855 | HD.372 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator O’Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1855) of David Paul Linsky, Kathleen O’Connor Ives and others relative to parking advancements and the establishment of parking benefit districts in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1855 | SD.638 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Thomas M. McGee, Louis L. Kafka, David T. Vieira, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation. | |
| H.1862 | HD.1817 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1862) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the approval of town insurance appropriations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1865 | HD.1367 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require owners of rented or foreclosed properties to check for abandoned animals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1866 | HD.1370 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. 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.1872 | SD.507 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1872) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Michael O. Moore, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalty for distracted driving. Transportation. | |
| H.1878 | HD.1105 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1878) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to regional stabilization funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1879 | HD.2536 | By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1881 | HD.2120 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1881) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to include private schools and charter schools in the interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program. Public Health. | |
| H.1906 | HD.1382 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1906) of Tackey Chan and Michael O. Moore relative to the timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Public Health. | |
| H.1908 | HD.1327 | By Ms. Cole of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1908) of Leah Cole and others relative to the reduction of medication waste. 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.1939 | HD.2767 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to strengthening the consumer protections and ensuring the proper labeling of fish sold in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| H.1940 | HD.2838 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of Robert F. Fennell and others for legislation to establish a reporting system for drug overdoses. Public Health. | |
| S.1944 | Text of amendment (124) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| S.1946 | Text of the amendment (199) (offered by Messrs. Tarr, McGee, Hedlund, Ross, Humason, deMacedo and Fattman, Mrs. L'Italien, Mr. Montigny, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Lovely, Mr. Moore, Ms. Donoghue, Mr. Brownsberger, Ms. Forry, Messrs. Barrett, Keenan and Pacheco) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements | ||
| H.1954 | HD.1189 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products at certain health care institutions. Public Health. | |
| H.1956 | HD.1209 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1956) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.1958 | HD.678 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health. | |
| H.1959 | HD.680 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Denise C. Garlick and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to local and regional public health. Public Health. | |
| H.1960 | HD.683 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1960) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the safe handling of certain hazardous drugs. Public Health. | |
| H.1969 | HD.2440 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1969) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the dispensing of controlled substances by emergency room physicians. Public Health. | |
| H.1973 | HD.45 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health. | |
| H.1975 | HD.1526 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to requiring child-resistant packaging of nicotine liquid containers. Public Health. | |
| H.1976 | HD.161 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1976) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to prohibit smoking in motor vehicles in which young children are passengers. Public Health. | |
| H.1977 | HD.945 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1977) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a rare disease advisory council. 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.1991 | HD.1674 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to providing care and comfort for the terminally ill. Public Health. | |
| H.1995 | HD.2508 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Kay Khan and others relative to patient safety quality indicators. Public Health. | |
| H.1997 | HD.2831 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1997) of Kay Khan and others relative to sports medicine professionals. Public Health. | |
| H.1998 | HD.2941 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1998) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health. | |
| H.1999 | HD.3028 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| S.2012 | SD.2226 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Harriette L. Chandler, Mary S. Keefe, Daniel M. Donahue, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the off-street parking board in the city of Worcester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2019 | HD.2792 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation relative to infectious disease control. Public Health. | |
| S.2026 | SD.2155 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to justice for rape victims. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2029 | HD.2483 | By Representative O’Day of West Boylston and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of James J. O’Day, Brian A. Joyce and others that hospitals be required to provide certain patients in inpatient or observation status oral and written notice of such placement. Public Health. | |
| H.2031 | HD.1767 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Sarah K. Peake, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health. | |
| H.2062 | HD.594 | By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
| H.2064 | HD.459 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require health care coverage for the medically necessary treatment for disease, illness, injury or bodily dysfunction required by a student’s individual educational program. Public Health. | |
| H.2067 | HD.2743 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health. | |
| H.2068 | HD.2758 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2068) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the disclosure requirements for dry cleaners using toxic chemicals. Public Health. | |
| H.2074 | HD.3102 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the rights of patients to certain bulk medications upon discharge from medical facilities. Public Health. | |
| H.2081 | HD.1469 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the designation of caregivers by certain patients. Public Health. | |
| H.2089 | HD.818 | By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Ruth B. Balser. Kenneth J. Donnelly and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to require automatic sprinkler protection systems in certain housing. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2091 | HD.2566 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the personal use of hoisting equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2116 | SD.2257 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, William N. Brownsberger, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2124 | HD.2355 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2124) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to require that residential buildings be equipped with propane detection alarms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2132 | HD.2442 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to bank robberies and the collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2136 | HD.157 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish and award grants for the reduction of violence in municipalities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2143 | HD.673 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2146 | SD.2467 | Resolutions MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO SWIFTLY AND DILIGENTLY FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSIDER THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES’ NOMINEE TO THE SUPREME COURT | |
| H.2148 | HD.1404 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the recovery of emergency response costs for search and rescue operations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2166 | HD.2195 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to security and safety procedures in the State House and courthouses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2167 | HD.1752 | By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2167) of Sarah K. Peake, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to assess and report on the preparedness plans for a radiological accident at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2197 | HD.163 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize licensed, qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on the grounds of any elementary school, secondary school, college or university. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2198 | Resolutions (filed by Ms. Chandler, Messrs. Tarr, Rosenberg, Brady, Barrett, and Brownsberger, Ms. Chang-Diaz and Creem, Messrs. deMacedo, DiDomenico and Donnelly, Ms. Donoghue, Messrs. Downing, Eldridge and Fattman, Ms. Flanagan, Forry and Gobi, Mr. Humason, Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Joyce, Keenan and Lesser, Ms. L'Italien and Lovely, Messrs. McGee, Montigny and Moore, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Messrs. Rodrigues and Ross, Ms. Spilka, Messrs. Timilty, Welch and Wolf) “congratulating Senator Marc R. Pacheco on being conferred the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star for services to the Republic of Austria.” | ||
| H.2218 | HD.1474 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the appointment of an executive director and assistant executive director to the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. Public Service. | |
| H.2243 | HD.2759 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2243) of Nick Collins and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service. | |
| H.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. | |
| H.2278 | HD.628 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2278) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to direct the Teachers’ Retirement Board to study the costs and actuarial liabilities attributable to purchasing power protection for certain benefits for retired teachers. Public Service. | |
| H.2308 | HD.1641 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.2313 | HD.2444 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing pension benefits for certain retired teachers and public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2318 | HD.3552 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2318) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing line-of-duty death benefits for public safety employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2334 | HD.2685 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2334) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service. | |
| S.2354 | SD.2586 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger, William M. Straus, Jay D. Livingstone, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sight-seeing vehicle safety. Transportation. | |
| H.2369 | HD.210 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Paul McMurtry and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote police and youth partnerships in communities. Public Service. | |
| S.2373 | SD.2574 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2373) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to stop human trafficking and enhance the lives of survivors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2384 | HD.2473 | By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2384) of James J. O’Day, Benjamin Swan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to grant creditable service for retirement purposes to certain public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2395 | HD.386 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the right to strike of public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2411 | HD.1362 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2411) of Alan Silvia, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.2425 | HD.658 | By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
| S.2441 | Senate, July 14, 2016 – Text of amendment (201) (offered by Senator Lesser) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2423) to the House Bill relative to job creation, workforce development and infrastructure investment. | ||
| H.2448 | HD.1877 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2448) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing a voluntary contribution option on the state income tax form for donations to the State Public Health HIV and Hepatitis Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2449 | HD.2563 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2449) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to income tax exemptions for active duty members of the armed forces. Revenue. | |
| H.2454 | HD.2722 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2454) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to provide tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic properties for mixed commercial and residential uses. Revenue. | |
| 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. | |
| S.2458 | SD.2588 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| 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.2467 | HD.1379 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2467) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to create the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund from portions of the fuel excise tax and fees assessed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Revenue. | |
| H.2476 | HD.235 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2476) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax abatements for disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.2486 | HD.596 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of Daniel M. Donahue and Michael O. Moore that the Department of Revenue be directed to prepare a feasibility study relative to creating a tax incentive program for new business growth. Revenue. | |
| H.2487 | HD.1303 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2487) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. 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. | |
| S.2490 | Senate, May 26, 2016 – Text of amendment (120) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
| H.2492 | HD.2220 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the sale or conversion of certain tax-exempt property. Revenue. | |
| H.2517 | HD.668 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2517) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. 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.2530 | HD.146 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2530) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to exempt farmers’ markets from certain property taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.2566 | HD.523 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2566) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to updating non-taxable medical supplies. Revenue. | |
| H.2569 | HD.727 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue. | |
| H.2583 | HD.1396 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2585 | HD.2012 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to increase the maximum tax credit allowed for land conservation incentives. Revenue. | |
| H.2603 | HD.95 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Timothy R. Madden and others relative to regulating sewer betterment assessments. Revenue. | |
| H.2606 | HD.2097 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to tax credits for digital media products. 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.2627 | HD.2223 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) 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.2645 | HD.1749 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2645) of Sarah K. Peake and others that cities and towns be authorized to include “transient accommodations” under the room occupancy excise tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2646 | HD.1755 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2646) of Sarah K. Peake, Timothy R. Madden and Michael O. Moore relative to room rental rates under the room occupancy excise tax law. Revenue. | |
| H.2651 | HD.1807 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael O. Moore relative to tax withholding for individual retirement accounts. Revenue. | |
| H.2653 | HD.1810 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to disallow the asserted tax consequences of certain transactions. Revenue. | |
| H.2654 | HD.498 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to exempt agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Revenue. | |
| H.2680 | HD.309 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue. | |
| H.2690 | HD.130 | By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2690) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide tax relief for persons suffering hardships due to public works projects or actions taken by municipal utility companies. Revenue. | |
| H.2694 | HD.1174 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2694) of Chris Walsh and others relative to establishing a tax incentive for small property improvements. 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.2726 | HD.1871 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2749 | HD.160 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2749) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the procurement of products or services by state agencies or authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2774 | HD.1341 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2774) of Peter V. Kocot and others for legislation to exempt the deliberations of public bodies at town meetings from the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2782 | HD.63 | By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2782) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to designate the month of October as Farm to School Month in the Commonwealth and to strategize opportunities to spread farm-to-school programs statewide. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2788 | HD.190 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2788) of Paul McMurtry, Kevin G. Honan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to require the filing of affidavits of truthful and complete information in all bids or offers for public works projects. 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.2802 | HD.3551 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to establish a commission to research and assess opportunities to increase accessibility to the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2834 | HD.3125 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to flying the flag of the Commonwealth at half-staff annually to honor the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2868 | HD.3553 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2868) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2883 | HD.3251 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a framework for consumer electricity rate savings and to make certain other changes in law. 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.2885 | HD.735 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2892 | HD.1432 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2892) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2893 | HD.1497 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2893) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority of the Attorney General in reviewing certain applications that seek to increase the supply of gas and other non-renewable energy resources available in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2904 | HD.1813 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2904) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2922 | HD.1994 | By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of Paul K. Frost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of hosting the Olympic Games in the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2923 | HD.2190 | By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2923) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit chief appointing authorities and members of local appropriating authorities from membership in local cultural councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2925 | HD.3463 | By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2925) of Byron Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the Summer Olympic Games. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2956 | HD.2271 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2956) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to antique boats, automobiles and motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| H.2963 | HD.2868 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2963) of Nick Collins and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive motor vehicle registration plates honoring Massachusetts Fallen Heroes. Transportation. | |
| H.2971 | HD.916 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to reducing certain fees associated with veterans’ registration plates. Transportation. | |
| H.2977 | HD.2561 | By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2977) of Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to authorize the operation of autonomous vehicles without active control or monitoring by a human operator. Transportation. | |
| H.2986 | HD.2865 | By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2986) of Robert F. Fennell and Michael O. Moore relative to parking systems. Transportation. | |
| H.3030 | HD.2036 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3030) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to exempt certain vehicles used exclusively for agricultural purposes from registration requirements. Transportation. | |
| H.3039 | HD.2584 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3039) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle license suspension record privacy. Transportation. | |
| H.3040 | HD.2529 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for firefighters. Transportation. | |
| H.3060 | HD.1761 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation. | |
| H.3106 | HD.3103 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Walter F. Timilty, Elizabeth A. Poirier and Michael O. Moore relative to charitable donations of automobiles. 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.3127 | HD.1988 | By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3129 | HD.2567 | By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3129) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to grant preference to veterans in public housing. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3135 | HD.935 | By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Stephen L. DiNatale 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.3136 | HD.3527 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Diana DiZoglio and others for an investigation by an advisory committee relative to ways to augment services to returning veterans to reduce the rate of suicide and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3137 | HD.2210 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to tuition and fee waivers for reserve members of the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3139 | HD.2237 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Bradford R. Hill and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development be directed to allow preference to veterans from other communities over local residents. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3140 | HD.2250 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to allow veterans living in housing authorities to deduct the cost of traveling for medical purposes from the income total assessed by said authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3142 | HD.1435 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Stephen Kulik and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state and local services provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3178 | HD.710 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3178) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to establish a legislative budget office. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3208 | HD.187 | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by order, House, No. 3208) of Kay Khan, Ellen Story and others for the appointment of a special committee of the House for the purpose of making an investigation and study of the children of incarcerated mothers in the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3213 | HD.2324 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3213) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to septic system licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3223 | HD.358 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3223) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to universal full-day kindergarten. 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.3254 | HD.2755 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to providing additional funding to the Supreme Judicial Court for the administration of the judicial youth corporation program. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3283 | HD.2747 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3283) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to stipends for interns of the General Court. Public Service. | |
| H.3295 | HD.2894 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3295) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| H.3296 | HD.1584 | By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Paul A. Schmid III and others relative to the valuation of agricultural land. Revenue. | |
| H.3303 | HD.2724 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3303) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize members of the General Court to solemnize marriages and communicate directly with state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3307 | HD.2027 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3307) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that wireless service providers be required to make available for download at least one application that prohibits texting while driving. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3382 | HD.2876 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3382) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize a board of appeal for small business owners on denial of local permits. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.3386 | HD.2399 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3386) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to promote the hiring of residents for permanent and construction jobs created by the Economic Development Incentive Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.3387 | HD.2849 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3387) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require that a “Proudly Made in Massachusetts” logo be included in screen credits for movies filmed in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.3390 | HD.2388 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3390) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to improve adult basic education access and quality. Education. | |
| H.3391 | HD.1684 | By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
| H.3417 | HD.2687 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3417) of Paul McMurtry and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to solutions to prevent the collapsing of bee colonies. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3444 | HD.1073 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3444) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further regulate strip searches of inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3447 | HD.2936 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3447) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the Chief Justice of the Trial Court to provide informational notices to respondents in any divorce proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3453 | HD.3260 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3453) of Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to establish penalties for obstructing a state highway. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3460 | HD.2463 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3460) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.3465 | HD.3049 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3465) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to analyzing the impact on health care costs as relates to the use of co-pay assistance programs. Public Health. | |
| H.3467 | HD.3284 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3467) of Nick Collins, Brian M. Ashe and Michael O. Moore for legislation to further protect certain public safety and health workers from diseases. Public Health. | |
| 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.3476 | HD.2400 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of imitation firearms in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3485 | HD.1703 | By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3485) of Jose F. Tosado and others for legislation to establish the gateway municipality public safety program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3486 | HD.2390 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3486) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to increase paid leave benefits for public employees who are members of the armed forces. Public Service. | |
| H.3495 | HD.3474 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3495) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the recovery of legal fees incurred by municipalities on property in foreclosure. Revenue. | |
| H.3505 | HD.2435 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3505) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to funding the construction of public safety buildings through the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3506 | HD.3163 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to expand the residential renewable energy tax credit to second homes. Revenue. | |
| H.3507 | HD.531 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue. | |
| H.3511 | HD.2806 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3511) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to reduce the interest rate on overdue property tax bills to two percent annually. Revenue. | |
| H.3512 | HD.2841 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3512) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to implement a system for the partial payment of property taxes and the charging of interest only on the unpaid balance. Revenue. | |
| H.3513 | HD.2866 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to exempt certain educational technology from the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3514 | HD.2659 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3514) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the value of classic or antique vehicles in calculating the sales tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3517 | HD.2403 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to prohibit the evaluation of contractors with the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance prior to completion of the project. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3518 | HD.1648 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the competitive bidding process. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3544 | HD.2316 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3544) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to require medical examinations for certain school bus drivers. Transportation. | |
| 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.4062 | HD.4554 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| 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.4123 | HD.4646 | By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David K. Muradian, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Leanna Babineau, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service. | |
| H.4186 | HD.4627 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator Brady, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter, Michael D. Brady and others relative to zoning regulations of structures used for growing, cultivation, distribution or dispensation of marijuana or marihuana. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4219 | HD.4531 | By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to promote educational resource allocation decisions at the local level. Education. | |
| H.4250 | HD.4567 | By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate D. Campanale and others for legislation to establish tax credits and personal income tax deductions for student loan assistance. Revenue. | |
| 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.4584 | HD.4947 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel M. Donahue and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Anthony Ryan Smith, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.