Dean of the Senate
Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1551
Fax:
617-722-1074
District Office
Phone:
(508) 822-3000
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.9 | SD.169 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 9) of Michael J. Barrett and Thomas A. Golden, Jr., for legislation to create a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy. Temporary Ways and Means. | |
| S.237 | SD.1327 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Carol A. Doherty, Patrick Joseph Kearney, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to maintaining independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.250 | SD.407 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 250) of Paul R. Feeney, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| S.253 | SD.683 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and Carol A. Doherty for legislation relative to PPE data transparency. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| S.254 | SD.192 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Michael D. Brady and Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to sports betting. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.297 | SD.1855 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education. | |
| S.338 | SD.2097 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure diversity in public education. Education. | |
| S.362 | SD.1307 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate 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. | |
| H.370 | HD.3055 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 370) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to maintaining independent authority over nursing licensure in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.383 | SD.320 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Michael F. Rush, Adam J. Scanlon, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| S.495 | SD.1581 | By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.495 | HD.2307 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 495) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish a joint oversight committee on personal protective equipment. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| H.496 | HD.1170 | By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the process for and attempts by health care facilities at obtaining personal protective equipment to meet the standards in place at the Centers for Disease Control. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| S.524 | SD.146 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 524) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Tami L. Gouveia, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.556 | SD.1202 | By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Adam G. Hinds, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to provide for the public health by establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.564 | SD.2354 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a food justice frontline. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.573 | HD.2177 | By Ms Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 573) of Carol A. Doherty and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the diversification of the teaching workforce. Education. | |
| H.583 | HD.3065 | By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 583) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to diversity in public education. Education. | |
| H.605 | HD.1960 | By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education. | |
| H.613 | HD.1448 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to cancel the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or any other named statewide standardized assessment during the 2020-2021 school year. Education. | |
| H.695 | HD.3376 | By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| S.754 | SD.847 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Julian Cyr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.778 | SD.966 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.797 | HD.941 | By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to ballot question fiscal transparency. Election Laws. | |
| S.824 | SD.410 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.835 | SD.2128 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court foe legislation to ensure safe and healthy public higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| H.851 | HD.271 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.926 | SD.195 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Michael D. Brady, Diana DiZoglio, Michelle M. DuBois, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary. | |
| H.937 | HD.2383 | By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 937) of Tami L. Gouveia, Adam G. Hinds and others relative to establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.967 | HD.3246 | By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1159 | SD.193 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a state minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1160 | SD.194 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1160) of Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michelle M. DuBois, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure paid family and medical leave benefits for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1179 | SD.774 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1194 | SD.236 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Paul R. Feeney, Edward R. Philips, Michael D. Brady, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for lelgislation relative to occupational presumption regarding healthcare workers and COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1196 | SD.1100 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1253 | HD.681 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1255 | HD.680 | By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1255) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1262 | HD.878 | By Ms. Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1325 | HD.1224 | By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| H.1351 | HD.3161 | By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Liz Miranda and others relative to Covid-19 testing on public higher education campuses. Higher Education. | |
| S.1376 | SD.742 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health. | |
| S.1422 | SD.154 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1450 | SD.511 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of John F. Keenan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1454 | SD.300 | By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline COVID-19 vaccination sign-up in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| S.1477 | SD.1360 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam J. Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health. | |
| S.1494 | SD.1120 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health. | |
| S.1517 | SD.1499 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Andres X. Vargas, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| S.1521 | SD.309 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1521) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| S.1535 | SD.1053 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1535) of Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to the establishment of a joint oversight committee on personal protective equipment. Public Health. | |
| S.1576 | SD.1258 | By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Diana DiZoglio, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, Clean Water Action, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1603 | SD.1088 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Jason M. Lewis and Hannah Kane for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1605 | SD.1787 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Joan B. Lovely, Steven G. Xiarhos, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to require healthcare employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1669 | SD.1686 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Nick Collins, Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service. | |
| S.1683 | SD.842 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1693 | SD.1432 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1693) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty and Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to retirement classification. Public Service. | |
| S.1732 | SD.703 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair working conditions for public higher education adjunct faculty. Public Service. | |
| S.1733 | SD.744 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1733) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure fair public higher education workplaces. Public Service. | |
| S.1791 | SD.1111 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service. | |
| H.1888 | HD.404 | By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to strengthening the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1930 | SD.344 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1958 | HD.1735 | By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to discourage employers from relocating call centers to foreign countries. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1959 | HD.967 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2008 | SD.2413 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2014 | SD.1830 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tommy Vitolo, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to spark the modernization of state heating systems. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2031 | HD.2219 | By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2034 | SD.1339 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcos A. Devers, Adam J. Scanlon, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2043 | HD.1776 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2043) of David M. Rogers and others relative to a state minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2044 | HD.1778 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2044) of David M. Rogers and others relative to paid family and medical leave benefits for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2056 | SD.1095 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to discourage employers from closing call centers and customer service operations in the Commonwealth and relocating overseas, and for other purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2061 | SD.1398 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Cindy F. Friedman and Nick Collins for legislation relative to state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2086 | SD.278 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2087 | SD.348 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2088 | SD.399 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2088) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2125 | SD.1357 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Walter F. Timilty and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Board of Public Safety Building Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2147 | SD.978 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2147) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2154 | SD.1596 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2154) of Julian Cyr for legislation to provide for the investment in and expansion of the offshore wind industry in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2155 | SD.1687 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Julian Cyr for legislation to enhance reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2158 | SD.2276 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael D. Brady for legislation to create offshore clean energy and new renewable jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2159 | SD.259 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2202 | SD.2197 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2202) of Jason M. Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia, James B. Eldridge, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2249 | HD.1569 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2249) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health. | |
| S.2277 | SD.2232 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| H.2293 | HD.1225 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2293) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.2348 | HD.2071 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health. | |
| H.2350 | HD.2994 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to further regulate PFAS chemicals in consumer products. Public Health. | |
| H.2368 | HD.1714 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of Joan Meschino and others relative to notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus. Public Health. | |
| H.2398 | HD.113 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health. | |
| H.2475 | HD.1872 | By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2475) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2501 | Senate, July 26, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2501). | ||
| H.2506 | HD.1893 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2506) of Michael J. Moran and Hannah Kane for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2516 | SD.2723 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2516) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Elizabeth A. Malia, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to mitigate COVID-19 transmission among children and families. Education. | |
| S.2528 | Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2514) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty and Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Lisa Sbrogna, an employee of the Department of Mental Health, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2528). | ||
| H.2594 | HD.1010 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Public Service. | |
| S.2613 | Senate, January 10, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Harriette L. Chandler, Diana DiZoglio, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2613). | ||
| H.2620 | HD.1802 | By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service. | |
| H.2623 | HD.1497 | By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| H.2658 | HD.2036 | By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Susan Williams Gifford relative to creditable service within the Teachers’ Retirement System for service rendered in territories or military bases. Public Service. | |
| H.2706 | HD.1023 | By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service. | |
| S.2708 | Senate, February 22, 2022 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tommy Vitolo, Kay Khan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to spark the modernization of state heating systems, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2708). | ||
| S.2718 | SD.2967 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2718) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish the annual observance of September 11th Remembrance Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2723 | HD.2978 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to working conditions for public higher education adjunct faculty. Public Service. | |
| H.2724 | HD.2980 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2724) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to public higher education workplaces. Public Service. | |
| H.2725 | HD.1780 | By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others for legislation to include certain employees of the Commonwealth and certain Cambridge Health Alliance/Cambridge Hospital employees in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| S.2748 | Senate, March 10, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Harriette L. Chandler and Steven C. Owens for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Julian Cyr, Adam J. Scanlon and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Adam Gomez, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Jason M. Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Kip A. Diggs and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2748). | ||
| S.2783 | Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2783). | ||
| S.2788 | Senate, March 17, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2500) of Marc R. Pacheco and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Berkley to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2788). | ||
| H.2808 | HD.1794 | By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service. | |
| S.2812 | Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812). | ||
| H.2833 | HD.1865 | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to authorize voluntary contributions on income tax returns for a separate fund to be known as the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue. | |
| H.2842 | HD.657 | By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.2855 | Senate, May 2, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2507) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to grant 5 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2855). | ||
| S.2883 | Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate 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; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883). | ||
| S.2893 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893). | ||
| S.2903 | Provider Access | ||
| S.2939 | Senate, June 16, 2022 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2798) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to provide for a revised charter for the city of Taunton, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2939). | ||
| S.2971 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to create the public safety building authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Steven G. Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Edward J. Kennedy, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michelle L. Ciccolo, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Walter F. Timilty and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Board of Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2457) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2508) of James J. O'Day and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a public safety assistance board to assist in the construction of police stations, fire stations and other public safety facilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2971). | ||
| S.2973 | An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care | ||
| S.2997 | Senate, July 7, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care (being the text of Senate, No. 2979, printed as amended) | ||
| S.3041 | Educator Workforce Diversity | ||
| S.3080 | Senate, July 30, 2022 -- The committee on Bills in the Third Reading, to whom was referred the Senate Bill amending the town of Bridgewater's town charter relative to the makeup of the town council (Senate, No. 2946, changed) (also based on Senate, Nos. 2947, 2948, 2949 and 2950),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act further regulating elections in the town of Bridgewater" (Senate, No. 3080). | ||
| H.3112 | HD.3612 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3112) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3123 | HD.1446 | By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3123) of Carol A. Doherty and others that the State Treasurer annually mail to resident taxpayers of the Commonwealth information on the federal and state budgets. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.3134 | SD.3355 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3134) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher Hendricks, Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Philip Cloutier, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service. | |
| H.3142 | HD.349 | By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3145 | HD.1191 | By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of William C. Galvin relative to timely payments for work not included in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3243 | HD.3043 | By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3243) of Tommy Vitolo, Kay Khan and others relative to the modernization of state heating systems. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3302 | HD.3983 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3302) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the offshore wind industry, workforce development, fisheries and environmental protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3350 | HD.3593 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3350) of Joan Meschino and others relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3365 | HD.3338 | By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3365) of Maria Duaime Robinson, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish the building justice with jobs task force and to adopt housing regulations mandating minimum energy efficiency, energy performance or related energy standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3413 | HD.3312 | By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3413) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to regional transit accessibility. Transportation. | |
| H.3476 | HD.645 | By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Susan Williams Gifford, Norman J. Orrall and Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to designating a certain bridge in the towns of Middleborough and Carver as the Medal of Honor bridge. Transportation. | |
| H.3716 | HD.943 | By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3716) of James K. Hawkins, Tami L. Gouveia and others to ensure the health and safety of students, educators and communities during the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| H.3869 | HD.4199 | By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler that the Governor issue an annual proclamation setting apart April twenty-fourth as Right Whale Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3888 | HD.3282 | By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3888) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the purchase of new and pre-owned electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4182 | HD.2055 | By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4182) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others relative to the maximum acceptable greenhouse gas emissions for eligible materials used in certain projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4248 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4253 | An Act enhancing the market review process | ||
| H.4262 | House bill No. 4253, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. November 17, 2021. | ||
| H.4308 | An Act relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts | ||
| H.4329 | An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities | ||
| H.4571 | An Act building environmental justice and energy efficiency with jobs. | ||
| H.4681 | An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. | ||
| H.4694 | An Act to establish a Higher Education Review Commission | ||
| H.4698 | An Act relative to the scheduling of employees | ||
| H.4718 | An Act providing federal and state budget information to residents of the Commonwealth | ||
| H.4744 | An Act to create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures | ||
| H.4746 | An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises | ||
| H.4818 | An Act restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health | ||
| H.4820 | An Act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging | ||
| H.5297 | An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises | ||
| H.5381 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381). |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.