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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Michael P. Kushmerek Democrat - 3rd Worcester

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  Michael.Kushmerek@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 136
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2396

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718 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone:
(978) 829-1954
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H.41  HD.1170 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 41) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
H.74  HD.215 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.87  HD.498 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups. Agriculture.
S.88  SD.273 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 88) of Adam Gomez, Michael P. Kushmerek and Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.88  HD.1801 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
H.92  HD.400 By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture.
H.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.149  HD.2762 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a diaper insufficiency fund. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.153  HD.3742 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.155  HD.287 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.171  HD.3286 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.187  HD.2694 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 187) of Mary S. Keefe, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to community service areas of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.191  HD.1014 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.208  HD.3733 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of James J. O'Day and others relative to social work licensure and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.262  HD.2860 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.301  SD.667 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.335  SD.1783 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael P. Kushmerek, Adam Scanlon, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase special education circuit breaker reimbursement from 75% to 90%. Education.
S.336  SD.1785 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael P. Kushmerek and Adam Scanlon for legislation to special education transportation reimbursement from 75% to 90%. Education.
S.337  SD.1786 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael P. Kushmerek, Rebecca L. Rausch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to adjusting approved costs threshold. Education.
H.387  HD.187 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.401  HD.2701 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by pub breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.402  HD.1562 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 402) of Christine P. Barber and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to alternative proteins and to develop a master plan of recommendations for fostering the appropriate expansion of protein innovation and the alternative protein industry. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.452  SD.1214 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.474  HD.2806 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees. Education.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.495  HD.3162 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
S.495  SD.34 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Anne M. Gobi, Ryan C. Fattman, Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.497  HD.1219 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Natalie M. Higgins, Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education.
H.529  HD.2237 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education.
H.534  HD.1783 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education.
H.549  HD.3621 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to educator diversity. Education.
H.601  HD.2580 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 601) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to promote and facilitate food literacy programs in school districts, charter schools, approved private day or residential schools, or collaborative schools. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.615  HD.3443 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further regulate care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.648  HD.2564 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
H.665  HD.3521 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 665) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clarifying the title of Governor’s Councillor on election ballots. Election Laws.
H.783  HD.3077 By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 783) of Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish the pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.823  HD.1156 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.826  HD.1228 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.843  HD.2715 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.869  HD.970 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.894  HD.4009 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.895  HD.3907 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.948  HD.2544 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the rate of payment for certain federally qualified health center services provided to patients by community health centers. Financial Services.
H.999  HD.404 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to empowering health care consumers by further regulating policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificates of insurance. Financial Services.
H.1035  HD.1950 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish a set of minimum reimbursement rates for labor by insurers to claimants for first- or third-party motor vehicle insurance claims in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
H.1099  HD.2071 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services.
H.1115  HD.2617 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to healthcare coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Financial Services.
H.1133  HD.1784 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to primary insurance in the leasing of motor vehicles or trailers under the ''drive-it-yourself'' system, so-called. Financial Services.
H.1137  HD.1582 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.1166  HD.3451 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1169  HD.1544 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
H.1175  HD.267 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
H.1194  HD.3107 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1194) of Denise C. Garlick and Mathew J. Muratore relative to the establishment by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services of a MassHealth reimbursement of school-based care task force to study and make recommendations of direct MassHealth reimbursements to local education authorities for certain school-based services. Health Care Financing.
H.1210  HD.2724 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
H.1226  HD.482 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1237  HD.2153 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
H.1245  HD.1724 By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1285  HD.3173 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1307  HD.3864 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Manny Cruz, Shirley B. Arriaga and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish programs that create a healthier environment for certain residents. Housing.
S.1415  SD.2401 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1594  HD.223 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1600  HD.1820 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to insurance liability for foster care providers. The Judiciary.
H.1601  HD.2670 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1713  HD.2348 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.
H.1718  HD.3285 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.
H.1796  HD.822 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1838  HD.3477 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1839  HD.724 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1839) of Peter Capano and others relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1849  HD.2814 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1868  HD.2895 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1882  HD.2569 By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to psychological abuse workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1888  HD.1063 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1900  HD.1872 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1924  HD.347 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1943  HD.106 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1984  HD.2965 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1985  SD.517 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven Ultrino, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1999  HD.2234 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2000  HD.1214 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2000) of Paul McMurtry and Brian M. Ashe relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2006  HD.3833 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2082  HD.3704 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Paul McMurtry relative to municipal zoning powers in relation to the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2135  HD.866 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2193  HD.1224 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
H.2196  HD.2491 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
H.2204  HD.712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2211  HD.999 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.2217  HD.1815 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Kay Khan and others relative to limited service clinics. Public Health.
S.2221  SD.1949 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2221) of John J. Cronin and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Honorable John Walter Olver Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
H.2246  HD.2342 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
H.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2489  SD.2587 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2489) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin and Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation relative to modernizing Chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2505  HD.2901 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.2559  An Act relative to crumbling concrete foundations
S.2568  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2568).
H.2583  HD.1577 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to further regulating the state employees retirement system. Public Service.
S.2603  Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2605  Senate, March 4, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the publication of hearing decisions by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to data reporting by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2605).
S.2609  An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Leominster as the Honorable John Walter Olver memorial bridge.
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
H.2627  HD.2277 By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to veterans' retirement system buybacks. Public Service.
S.2629  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2629).
S.2661  March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to providing for diabetes management in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the administration of diabetes medication; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to student representative voting rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Ultrino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Steven Ultrino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2661).
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
H.2715  HD.511 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue.
S.2734  April 22, 2024 --- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2734).
S.2757  May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757).
H.2763  HD.508 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
H.2802  HD.2630 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Sean Garballey and others relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.
S.2820  Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
H.2876  HD.2260 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue.
S.2908  An Act providing for the humane protection of animals
H.2932  HD.2376 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
H.2974  HD.2933 By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of Tommy Vitolo, David M. Rogers and others relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.
H.2995  HD.2223 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2995) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3012  HD.3674 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to infrastructure projects and public building construction contractors and subcontractors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3108  HD.1789 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3145  HD.3264 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of Natalie M. Blais and others that the Department of Energy Resources establish the community access to electric bicycles grant initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3194  HD.484 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Frank A. Moran, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3225  HD.2883 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar energy development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3230  HD.1020 By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3230) of Aaron L. Saunders, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael P. Kushmerek relative to zoning ordinances for the regulation of the installation of solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3243  HD.3893 By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3243) of Manny Cruz and others relative to tourism and visitation marketing and promotion grants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3248  HD.1611 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3251  HD.1263 By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to investments in tourism and visitation marketing and promotion. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3360  HD.2780 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3388  HD.3043 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of James J. O'Day and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3602  HD.1612 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3602) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Smitty Pignatelli that the Department of Mental Health establish peer-run respite centers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3881  HD.4226 By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to public schools' emergency alert systems. Education.
H.3913  HD.3397 By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect Black women and girls in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3929  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4100  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4101  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4109  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4145  HD.4592 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to pediatric cancer research. Public Health.
H.4150  HD.4430 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.4178  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4181  HD.4669 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to establishing a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.4193  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4222  HD.4730 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to electric grid enhancement technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4230  HD.4647 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to essential services in hospitals. Public Health.
H.4263  An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth
H.4310  An Act relative to tourism and visitation marketing and promotion grants
H.4387  An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems
H.4399  An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes
H.4412  An Act to establish minimum reimbursement rate to insurance claimants
H.4422  An Act relative to school transportation
H.4424  An Act relative to food literacy
H.4426  An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
H.4451  An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
H.4503  An Act relative to clean energy generation
H.4519  An Act relative to educator diversity
H.4545  An Act creating a state disaster relief fund for emergency management
H.4562  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4564  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4620  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4631  An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
H.4643  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4653  House bill No. 4643, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. May 16, 2024.
H.4672  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4749  An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Alicia Orlow
H.4750  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4890  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890).
H.4915  An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows
H.4919  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4970  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to ensure legal parentage equality (House, No. 4750), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4970).
H.4979  An Act authorizing project labor agreements
H.4982  An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
H.5033  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.