| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.14 | SD.1266 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Bruce Tarr, Robert Hedlund, Michael Knapik and Richard Ross for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the reform of the Executive Council. The Judiciary. | |
| S.20 | SD.675 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 20) of Bruce Tarr, Michael Knapik, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| S.29 | SD.206 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Theodore C. Speliotis, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.79 | SD.638 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for certain small businesses [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses]. | |
| S.104 | SD.1049 | By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of John Hart, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect motor vehicle owners' and small businesses in repairing motor vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.130 | SD.1072 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.135 | SD.433 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 135) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.136 | SD.673 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard Bastien for legislation to stabilize lottery revenues to provide predictable aid to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.149 | SD.1458 | By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Steven A. Baddour, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the business climate of the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.150 | SD.339 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Stephen M. Brewer, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an independent analysis of expanding gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies]. | |
| S.155 | SD.2 | By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Steven A. Baddour, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Steven A. Tolman and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies]. | |
| H.160 | HD.133 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Education. | |
| S.163 | SD.1770 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of Richard T. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote economic development in Gateway Towns. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.171 | SD.643 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka for legislation to increase research and development in emerging industries. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.172 | SD.645 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and James E. Timilty for legislation to create jobs in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.180 | SD.350 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Stephen M. Brewer, Bruce E. Tarr, Garrett J. Bradley, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state price authorization for chapter 766 students. Education. | |
| S.188 | SD.1399 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Katherine M. Clark, Geraldo Alicea, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency. Education. | |
| S.201 | SD.552 | By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Rodrigues, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CPR certification for athletic coaches. Education. | |
| S.220 | SD.349 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Michael R. Knapik, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education technical assistance grants. Education. | |
| S.221 | SD.1649 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Richard T. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Christine E. Canavan, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing Chapter 70 accountability for adequate access to school nursing . Education. | |
| S.223 | SD.1859 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Knapik, Tarr and Moore for legislation relative to the competency determination for high school graduation [Joint Committee on Education]. | |
| S.229 | SD.1232 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 229) of Richard J. Ross, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for an investigation and study relative to making exceptions to certain public school transportation lawas. Education. | |
| S.240 | SD.628 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to reconsider or revoke a charter. Education. | |
| S.243 | SD.633 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to meet charter criteria. Education. | |
| S.244 | SD.646 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Karen E. Spilka for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| S.245 | SD.647 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to waiver charter regulations. Education. | |
| S.286 | SD.1062 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.287 | SD.1064 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Winslow, Tarr, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs]. | |
| S.289 | SD.1874 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to protect public health. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.315 | SD.1089 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.316 | SD.1147 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Richard Bastien, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to recieve a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.319 | SD.449 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change enrolled to independent. Election Laws. | |
| H.319 | HD.171 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of John W. Scibak and others relative to requiring fluoride varnish service coverage in all health insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.320 | SD.661 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to voter identification. Election Laws. | |
| S.322 | SD.851 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to independent campaign expenditures and electioneering communications. Election Laws. | |
| S.323 | SD.1073 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to campaign reporting. Election Laws. | |
| H.325 | HD.781 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 325) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services. | |
| H.343 | HD.177 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 343) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to equitable dental reimbursement rates for services provided to publicly-aided patients. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.344 | HD.178 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to include dental benefits in Commonwealth Care plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.345 | HD.196 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish a division of health insurance under the supervision and control of the commissioner of health insurance. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.347 | SD.575 | By Mr. Downing, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Benjamin B. Downing, Michael R. Knapik, William “Smitty" Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect lakes and ponds from aquatic nuisances [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| H.350 | HD.899 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 350) of Sean Garballey and others relative to establishing the Great State of Mind Scholarship Program. Higher Education. | |
| H.368 | HD.882 | By Mr. Kevin G. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00368) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to community housing and services. Joint Committee on Housing. | |
| S.378 | SD.800 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Michael R. Knapik, Tom Sannicandro and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to the Department of Conservation retaining certain revenue to promote the development of parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.383 | SD.610 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Tarr, Ross and Knapik for legislation to regulate the transporting of oil fuel [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| S.386 | SD.655 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Eldridge, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| S.387 | SD.656 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.388 | SD.657 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.389 | SD.849 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.431 | SD.1605 | By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 431) of John F. Keenan and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to lending [Joint Committee on Financial Services]. | |
| S.458 | SD.565 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate pharmacy audits. Financial Services. | |
| S.461 | SD.754 | An Act banning the use of certain socio-economic factors for insurance underwriting and rating of motor vehicle liability insurance. | |
| S.462 | SD.969 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish benefits for services rendered by pharmacists acting under a collaborative practice agreement. Financial Services. | |
| H.462 | HD.861 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to providing special education schools with criminal offender record information. The Judiciary. | |
| S.476 | SD.1437 | By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Steven A. Tolman, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael J. Rodrigues, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to auto body labor rates. Financial Services. | |
| H.482 | HD.491 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.486 | SD.1521 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 486) of Gale D. Candaras, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael R. Knapik, Denise Provost and others for legislation concerning Medicaid and accountable care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.522 | SD.229 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 522) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Anne M. Gobi, Thomas P. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate relief to small business on health care costs. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.548 | SD.1165 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Karen E. Spilka, Benjamin B. Downing, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to manufacturer rebates and discount programs. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.549 | SD.1082 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, Randy Hunt, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.553 | SD.634 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation relative to durable medical equipment. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.554 | SD.636 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.575 | SD.1120 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, James J. Dwyer, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow veterans to pay in-state tuition and fees at state or community colleges. Higher Education. | |
| S.596 | SD.481 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.597 | SD.484 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to subsidizing affordable housing [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.598 | SD.489 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to the oversight of affordable housing developments [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.599 | SD.701 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dwyer, DiNatale, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to illegal immigrants and publicly subsidized housing [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.600 | SD.705 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Knapik, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing use restrictions [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.601 | SD.707 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 601) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing built in historic districts [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.603 | SD.724 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to density of affordable housing projects [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.604 | SD.728 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of Ross, Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to 40B project definitions [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.606 | SD.845 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to 40B cost certification [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.607 | SD.807 | By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Welch, Knapik, Humason and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to community housing and services [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| H.622 | HD.186 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of John W. Scibak, George T. Ross and Michael R. Knapik relative to the use of latex gloves or utensils by food handlers. Public Health. | |
| S.624 | SD.663 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions. Housing. | |
| S.640 | SD.1106 | By Mr. Berry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Frederick E. Berry, Steven A. Tolman, Stephen M. Brewer, Steven A. Baddour and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect and enhance the rights of child and adult victims and witnesses of crime. The Judiciary. | |
| S.665 | SD.107 | By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary]. | |
| S.685 | SD.1783 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Katherine M. Clark, Michael R. Knapik and Cory Atkins for legislation to provide further protection for grand jurors. The Judiciary. | |
| H.734 | HD.914 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Ellen Story, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for a certain pension to Robert Emmet Fitzgerald, a former State Police Officer, injured while in the performance of his duties as an undercover State Police narcotics officer. Public Service. | |
| S.787 | SD.720 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Robert L. Hedlund, Stephen L. DiNatale, Thomas J. Calter, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance Melanie's Law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.833 | SD.1725 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Richard T. Moore, James E. Timilty, Robert M. Koczera, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. The Judiciary. | |
| S.842 | SD.690 | By Mr. Rosenberg, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Stanley C. Rosenberg and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to indemnification of University of Massachusetts Police. The Judiciary. | |
| S.872 | SD.629 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation relative to CORI reform. The Judiciary. | |
| S.875 | SD.650 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to the expand the state DNA database. The Judiciary. | |
| S.876 | SD.658 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary. | |
| S.878 | SD.682 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds. The Judiciary. | |
| S.880 | SD.828 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| S.881 | SD.829 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to promote gender equity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.882 | SD.832 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs. The Judiciary. | |
| S.883 | SD.929 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote fair employment and security in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.884 | SD.956 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joyce A. Spiliotis, Steven L. Levy, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from harm. The Judiciary. | |
| S.891 | SD.1845 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the parole system and protect public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.892 | SD.1846 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 892) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, Katherine M. Clark, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.893 | SD.1873 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and Benjamin Swan for legislation to protect minors from exploitation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.914 | SD.351 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Stephen M. Brewer, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Ellen Story, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect call/volunteer firefighters from dismissal. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.921 | SD.1547 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Ellen Story, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.929 | SD.341 | By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Dwyer, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| S.964 | SD.952 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to employer liability protection [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| S.965 | SD.953 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to willfull violations of the wage law [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| H.986 | HD.1617 | By Mr. Adams of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Paul Adams and others relative to small business impact statements on proposed regulations. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.1006 | SD.366 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to include fire districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1042 | SD.983 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Clark, Mark, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. | |
| S.1069 | SD.263 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1069) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Jeffrey Sánchez, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to surgical technology [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1073 | SD.769 | By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Tarr, Swan, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1097 | SD.1653 | By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1097) of Susan C. Fargo, Cory Atkins, Martha Walz, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for pharmacist administration of adult immunizations [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1133 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health. | |
| H.1135 | HD.1152 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the use of crossbows for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1860 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1291 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses [Joint Committee on Public Health]. | |
| S.1168 | SD.665 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1169 | SD.666 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to further regulate hospitals. Public Health. | |
| S.1187 | SD.296 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Anne M. Gobi, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the fire service commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1188 | SD.297 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Benjamin D. Downing, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the massachusetts fire training council [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1206 | SD.742 | By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Frederick E. Berry, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the public health through workplace safety for social workers [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1223 | SD.1628 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Winslow, Timilty, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| H.1287 | HD.1590 | By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1289 | SD.354 | By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of Knapik and Donnelly for legislation relative to the minimum pension for certain retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| H.1321 | HD.1170 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik relative to certain motor vehicle homicides. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1340 | SD.1592 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Walz, Turner, Puppolo and other members of the General Court relative to the eligibility of certain faculty for contributory group insurance of public higher educational institutions [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1343 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Walz, Turner, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1351 | SD.906 | By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Knapik, DiDomenico, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for public retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1363 | SD.691 | By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Kocot, Chandler, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1367 | SD.1119 | By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Tarr, Knapik, Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of a veteran for public retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1381 | SD.1326 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1382 | SD.1328 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to control municipal health care costs and to provide access to more choices for municipal employees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1390 | SD.183 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| H.1411 | HD.1125 | By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1411) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1412 | HD.1128 | By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1412) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to certain independent contractors under the labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1418 | SD.1851 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) of Katherine M. Clark, Stephen L. DiNatale, Robert M. Koczera, Thomas P. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to create jobs and strengthen small business. Revenue. | |
| S.1427 | SD.831 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry, Denise Andrews, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the community development partnership program. Revenue. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1694 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1485 | SD.230 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue. | |
| S.1486 | SD.1601 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Richard T. Moore, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1489 | SD.1630 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote construction growth. Revenue. | |
| S.1496 | SD.1826 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Geraldo Alicea, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation to promote business growth. Revenue. | |
| S.1524 | SD.442 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Susan C. Fargo for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue. | |
| S.1525 | SD.608 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, James E. Timilty and Benjamin Swan for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue. | |
| S.1527 | SD.617 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard T. Moore for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness. Revenue. | |
| S.1528 | SD.619 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| S.1529 | SD.620 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.1531 | SD.625 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations. Revenue. | |
| S.1532 | SD.630 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to corporate taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue]. | |
| S.1533 | SD.640 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles. Revenue. | |
| S.1534 | SD.641 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the revenues of the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1535 | SD.642 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and James E. Timilty for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| S.1536 | SD.644 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to expand the investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1538 | SD.668 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1539 | SD.685 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to provide a property tax credit to surviving spouses of certain public safety personnel. Revenue. | |
| S.1541 | SD.1178 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to property tax exemption for persons over the age of seventy. Revenue. | |
| H.1566 | HD.1711 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1566) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1567 | HD.1716 | By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the right to carry firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1595 | HD.1654 | By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1595) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain veterans. Public Service. | |
| S.1599 | SD.1620 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Richard T. Moore, Cory Atkins, Steven A. Baddour, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Commission on Government Accountability, Economy, and Efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1600 | SD.1622 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Cory Atkins, Steven A. Baddour and other members of the General Court for legislation to established the Sunset Review Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1603 | SD.1735 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Marc R. Pacheco, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the receipt of state services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1604 | SD.1756 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Richard T. Moore, Cory Atkins, Gale D. Candaras, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate waste and improve public oversight of state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1614 | HD.1149 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Denise Provost and Michael R. Knapik authorizing Gary W. Tirrell to receive additional creditable service in the teachers' retirement system for certain services as an elected member of the city of Westfield parks and recreation commission. Public Service. | |
| S.1618 | SD.184 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to establish godparent's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1619 | SD.669 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1620 | SD.670 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to increase efficiencies in state government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1621 | SD.671 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the use of paper and increase government efficiencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1622 | SD.687 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1623 | SD.932 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to competitive state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1624 | SD.945 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1626 | SD.1184 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation relative to human contact with state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1631 | HD.1428 | By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01631) of David M. Nangle and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Social Services. Joint Committee on Public Service. | |
| S.1648 | SD.774 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1648) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, Stanley C. Rosenberg and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certain utility rates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1649 | SD.726 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1649) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael R. Knapik and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation relative to injury caused by poles, wires, cables and apparatus. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1662 | SD.77 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1676 | SD.1613 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1676) of John F. Keenan, Michael R. Knapik, Bruce J. Ayers, Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1682 | HD.1849 | By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1682) of Brian S. Dempsey and others for legislation to update the research and development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1694 | SD.848 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to examine the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1726 | SD.672 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Stephen M. Brewer, David M. Torrisi, George N. Peterson, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| S.1728 | SD.1771 | By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Stephen M. Brewer, Steven S. Howitt, Christine E. Canavan, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| S.1745 | SD.487 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1745) of Robert L. Hedlund, David T. Vieira, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to allow hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles in hov-designated highway lanes. Transportation. | |
| H.1745 | HD.1946 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to sex offender information online. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1746 | SD.491 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas J. Calter, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to relative to ignition interlock devices. Transportation. | |
| S.1748 | SD.1687 | By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Joyce A. Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcyle sound emissions. Transportation. | |
| S.1786 | SD.1849 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Richard J. Ross, Sean Garballey, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Transportation. | |
| S.1795 | SD.440 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of Tarr, Swan, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs [Joint Committee on Transportation]. | |
| S.1797 | SD.681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Bruce E. Tarr, Marc T. Lombardo, Robert L. Hedlund, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| S.1831 | SD.1757 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Richard T. Moore, Carolyn C. Dykema, Susan C. Fargo, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a service-disabled veteran-owned small business procurement program for state contracts and purchasing. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1832 | SD.1076 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Richard J. Ross, George T. Ross, James J. Dwyer, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.1841 | SD.82 | By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses]. | |
| S.1844 | SD.11 | By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1844) of Harrington, Dykema, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clear and conspicous price disclosure [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses]. | |
| S.1849 | SD.1339 | By Mr. Petruccelli, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1849) of Anthony W. Petruccelli, Michael O. Moore, Dennis A. Rosa, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to rejuvenate restaurants. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.1854 | SD.211 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Gale D. Candaras, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Michael F. Kane, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to land taking regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1889 | SD.1924 | Senate, March 31, 2011 -- Order (Senator Tarr) relative to fiscal year '12 local aid resolution | |
| S.1900 | SD.1948 | By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1901 | HD.2760 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of behavior analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1950 | HD.2115 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to transition programs for students with severe disabilities. Education. | |
| H.1995 | HD.2523 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1996 | SD.2004 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael Moore, Michael Knapik, William "Smitty" Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of off-highway and recreation vehicles. Transportation. | |
| S.2012 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2027 | SD.2073 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| S.2041 | SD.2088 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion. | |
| S.2061 | SD.2109 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2071 | SD.2133 | Text of the Senate amendment (Tarr, Knapik, Hedlund and Ross) to the interim report of the joint special committee established (under Senate Order No. 9 of 2011) to make an investigation and study of a new division of the Commonwealth into Congressional districts (House, No. 3798) | |
| H.2105 | HD.2149 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Peter V. Kocot, Anne M. Gobi and Michael R. Knapik for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the establishment of a Pioneer Valley Polish heritage institute at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Higher Education. | |
| S.2124 | SD.2160 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue. | |
| S.2198 | SD.2186 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2198) of Richard T. Moore, Benjamin B. Downing, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2247 | HD.2114 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Shaunna O'Connell and others relative to electronic benefit transfer cards. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2253 | HD.2772 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2300 | HD.2343 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2303 | HD.2487 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2303) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2351 | HD.2935 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the minimum number of employees required for payment of the health care contribution by small businesses. Public Health. | |
| H.2399 | HD.2538 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to hunting on Sundays. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2457 | HD.2087 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to health insurance reform for municipal employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2458 | HD.2092 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to local approval of municipal health insurance reform. Public Service. | |
| H.2684 | HD.3194 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2684) of John W. Scibak and others relative to supporting children and parental custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2712 | HD.3154 | By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others for the establishment of a youth solutions commission (inclucing members of the General Court) to review youth employment, education pathways and efforts to reduce violence and dropout rates in an integrated, coordinated and cost-effective manner. Education. | |
| H.2911 | HD.3088 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Nick Collins and others for legislation to allow police officers to make arrests outside their territorial jurisdiction. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2932 | HD.3042 | By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to creditable service for nonpublic school service. Public Service. | |
| H.2955 | HD.3024 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2955) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to certain Option B and Option C employees in the Teachers and State Employees retirement system. Public Service. | |
| H.2987 | HD.3510 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Downing, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Benjamin B. Downing and others for legislation to promote economic development and job growth in gateway cities designating residential tax abatement zones. Revenue. | |
| H.3102 | HD.3504 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to assure fair and adequate municipal gap funding for municipalities . Ways and Means (Joint). | |
| H.3229 | HD.3366 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of James Arciero and others relative to the registration of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3330 | HD.1300 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3355 | HD.2815 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish a higher education matching grants program. Education. | |
| H.3484 | HD.3773 | By Mr. Kane of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3484) of Michael F. Kane and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain positions in the police department in the city of Holyoke. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3519 | HD.1593 | By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture. Financial Services. | |
| H.3557 | HD.3363 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3557) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to providing tax deductions for certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Revenue. | |
| H.3575 | HD.3817 | By Mr. Kane of Holyoke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Kane and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to designate a certain building in the city Holyoke after Raymond P. Murphy Jr., former Executive Director of the Holyoke Housing Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3686 | HD.3245 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3686) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to promote the participation of veteran-owned businesses in state contracting. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3709 | HD.3983 | By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the designation of veterans status on licenses and identification cards issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles . Transportation. | |
| H.3935 | HD.4176 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Stephen Gladding, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service. | |
| H.4034 | HD.4309 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to health care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.4035 | HD.4308 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to access to certain institutions of higher education and vocational schools. Higher Education. | |
| H.4036 | HD.4310 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to job growth. Revenue. | |
| H.4037 | HD.4306 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4038 | HD.4307 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to cost-effective energy policies and electricity cost reduction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4056 | HD.4232 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to establish a special fund to be used for the replanting of trees in certain storm damaged areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.4058 | HD.4231 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to authorize municipal finance oversight boards to extend the time period for emergency appropriations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1061 | SD.847 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Knapik for legislation relative to land use regulations [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.