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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael R. Knapik Served 1995 - 2012 Republican

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.52  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.497 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera for legislation to further regulate the release of information concerning adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.53  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.502 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.119 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to fund replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.123 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Christopher N. Speranzo and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as part of state aid to public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.310  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.125 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Daniel A. Wolf, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voter registration in public high schools. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.570  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.121 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 570) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Benjamin B. Downing, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.571  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.127 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage of educational expenses to deceased veterans . Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.572  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.966 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Michael R. Knapik and Michael F. Kane for legislation to authorize Holyoke Community College to borrow funds for the acquisition and renovation of certain real property in the city of Holyoke. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.810  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.136 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera for legislation to report child pornography. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.811  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.137 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Michael R. Knapik, James J. Dwyer and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.812  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.138 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Michael R. Knapik, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to eliminate presumed personal recognizance for certain defendants. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.813  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.139 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Michael R. Knapik, Daniel B. Winslow and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to failing to appear in court after release on bail. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.814  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.145 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Michael R. Knapik, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to teen violence. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.815  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.379 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Michael R. Knapik, James J. Dwyer, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.816  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.384 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.817  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.387 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the state courts against road rage program. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1040  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1744 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to municipalities' liability for post-employment benefits other than pensions [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1215  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.376 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Dwyer, Tarr and Knapik for legislation to authorize the police officers to take certain actions outside their jurisdiction [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1325  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.131 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Michael R. Knapik, Viriato Manuel deMacedo, John V Fernandes, Steven L. Levy and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the residency requirements of assistant treasurers and collectors. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1326  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.422 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Tarr, Puppolo and Knapik for legislation relative to teachers' retirement credits for parochial schools [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1473  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.124 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Michael R. Knapik, James J. Dwyer, Brian A. Joyce and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1474  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.135 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a special commission on payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities in which group homes are located. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1475  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.395 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1476  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.407 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1476) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to establish a sales tax retention allowance. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1477  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.408 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Chris Walsh and others for legislation relative to tax credits for prescription drugs. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1478  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.416 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1478) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to exempting children's books from state sales tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1479  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.419 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1479) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1480  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.895 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1480) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael F. Kane and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to repeal the estate tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1677  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.731 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a renewable energy investment commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1678  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.734 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote transparency in electric bills. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1679  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.822 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Michael R. Knapik, Stephen L. DiNatale, James J. Dwyer, Steven L. Levy and others for legislation relative to competitively priced electrictiy in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1680  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.885 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and William Smitty Pignatelli for legislation to create an energy efficiency pilot program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1709  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.426 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1709) of Michael R. Knapik and Michael F. Kane for legislation to designate volleyball as the offical recreational and team sport of massachusetts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1758  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.385 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the junior operator penalties. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1826  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.126 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Massachusetts veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1827  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.130 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1827) of Michael R. Knapik, Peter V. Kocot and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to establish the Soldier's Home in Massachusetts Capital Maintenance Trust Fund and the Soldier's Home in Holyoke Capital Maintenance Trust Fund. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1864  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.439 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1864) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation to allow out-of-state physicians to order home care in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Health].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1866  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.492 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Michael R. Knapik, James E. Timilty, Robert L. Hedlund, Nicholas A. Boldyga and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Police Fire Safety Fund in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1870  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.677 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1870) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Stephen L. DiNatale, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to enhance the Global Warming Solutions Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1876  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1886 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Michael Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to authorize the city of Westfield to convert a seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure [Local Approval Received].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2169 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2208) of Michael R. Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to establish the 104th fighter wing fire department. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2288  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2244 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2288) of Michael R. Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr. (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to revise and restate the charter of the city of Westfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2294  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2248 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.2294) of Michael R. Knapik and John W. Scibak (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Easthampton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3500  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3790 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of John W. Scibak and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Easthampton to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3505  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3821 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3505) of John W. Scibak and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to make certain changes in the charter of the city of Easthampton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3747  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4060 By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph F. Wagner and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Lawrence Mainville, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3849  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4171 By Representative Kane of Holyoke and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3849) of Michael F. Kane and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Holyoke to convey a certain parcel of land in said city to Holyoke Community College. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4494  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4582 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4494) of John W. Scibak and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Easthampton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4495  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4583 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Knapik, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4495) of John W. Scibak and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Easthampton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.