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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Mike Connolly Democrat - 26th Middlesex

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S.8  SD.1464 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 8) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
H.26  HD.3188 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 26) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights of certain persons incarcerated in correctional facilities due to felony convictions. Election Laws.
S.75  SD.501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.90  SD.381 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.135  HD.2684 By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.148  SD.1857 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.160  SD.2240 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.180  HD.827 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.190  SD.2140 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to prohibit inhumane feline declawing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.198  HD.2213 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that investigations of applications for adoption or foster parenting conducted by the Department of Children and Families include veterinary records of animals maintained on the premises. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.212  HD.275 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.216  HD.3284 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.240  SD.1411 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education. Education.
S.245  SD.857 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.246  SD.2067 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.
S.268  SD.2199 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education.
S.288  SD.2008 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education.
S.301  SD.667 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.318  SD.1826 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.
H.357  HD.3698 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.422  SD.348 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.
S.428  SD.1037 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
S.481  SD.2366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.487  SD.1144 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.495  HD.3162 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
H.497  HD.1219 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Natalie M. Higgins, Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education.
H.534  HD.1783 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education.
H.536  HD.932 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents. Education.
H.542  HD.3360 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education.
H.544  HD.3874 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.604  HD.3251 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Andres X. Vargas and Jack Patrick Lewis relative to routine childhood immunization reports made by schools. Education.
S.610  SD.873 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
S.627  SD.2186 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish protections and accountability for TNC and DNC workers consumers and communities (EPA). Financial Services.
S.655  SD.1984 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
H.679  HD.3012 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a payroll deduction for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and candidate or other political committees. Election Laws.
H.688  HD.2537 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.724  HD.3153 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 724) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.
H.738  HD.2487 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
S.744  SD.2182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.750  SD.2233 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.
S.782  SD.1638 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
S.816  SD.2092 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.849  HD.3117 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.850  HD.2216 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.858  SD.2006 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing.
H.861  HD.1557 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.864  SD.1082 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
H.872  HD.3460 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.872  SD.2368 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Mike Connolly, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable local options for tenant protections. Housing.
H.873  HD.3595 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.876  SD.1318 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing.
S.880  SD.2238 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
H.894  HD.4009 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.895  HD.3907 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.904  HD.3519 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.942  SD.428 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Brendan P. Crighton, Cynthia Stone Creem, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary.
H.943  HD.2478 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of Christine P. Barber, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to reduce health insurance co-pays for people with chronic conditions. Financial Services.
H.945  HD.2503 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Financial Services.
S.947  SD.1088 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary.
S.956  SD.1592 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
H.986  HD.3511 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
H.989  HD.2334 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to healthcare insurance coverage for supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
S.1048  SD.1883 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary.
S.1049  SD.1960 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Liz Miranda, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to diversion for primary caretakers. The Judiciary.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
S.1114  SD.1854 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
H.1158  HD.3832 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services.
S.1158  SD.1087 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira 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.1200  SD.2032 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1237  HD.2153 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1239  SD.320 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1239) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
S.1242  SD.430 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1248  HD.1990 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1249  HD.1987 By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing.
S.1249  SD.2231 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1250  HD.2257 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Bud L. Williams, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.
H.1253  HD.2307 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.1299  SD.1818 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1305  HD.2598 By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Rob Consalvo, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.
H.1312  HD.1964 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.
H.1319  HD.132 By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.
H.1350  HD.3645 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
H.1362  HD.1728 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Mindy Domb that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. Housing.
H.1367  HD.2505 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.
H.1379  HD.3252 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
S.1407  SD.1903 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to create equitable approaches to public health. Public Health.
S.1424  SD.2181 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health.
H.1453  HD.3282 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Marjorie C. Decker, Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to furnishing transcripts of notes and audio recordings taken at trials or hearings. The Judiciary.
S.1487  SD.266 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1487) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Tackey Chan, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for the adoption of resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1494  SD.1441 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1510  SD.1937 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1541  SD.1039 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Adam Gomez and others for legislation to strengthen visitation rights of incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1544  SD.1048 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote equitable access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1547  SD.1739 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lydia Edwards and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to parole review for aging incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1598  HD.2693 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the sealing of certain records. The Judiciary.
H.1599  HD.3434 By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Sally P. Kerans, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
H.1682  HD.3096 By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1682) of Samantha Montaño and Peter Capano relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary.
H.1690  HD.3625 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary.
H.1710  HD.3510 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1710) of James J. O'Day, Manny Cruz and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.1713  HD.2348 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.
H.1728  HD.2304 By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Orlando Ramos, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
H.1731  HD.3657 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.
H.1757  HD.2868 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the expungement of certain marijuana and prostitution-related records. The Judiciary.
H.1758  HD.2874 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to prevent human trafficking and improve the health and safety of sex workers. The Judiciary.
S.1771  SD.1982 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.
S.1784  SD.1114 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to estate tax reform. Revenue.
S.1788  SD.508 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue.
S.1789  SD.1044 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1789) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue.
H.1795  HD.799 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.
H.1796  HD.822 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1797  SD.791 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of James B. Eldridge and Mike Connolly for legislation to repeal chapter 62F. Revenue.
S.1799  SD.1226 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1801  SD.1596 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. Revenue.
H.1821  HD.2267 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary.
S.1835  SD.677 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Adam Gomez, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.
S.1844  SD.862 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1844) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kelly W. Pease, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit. Revenue.
S.1845  SD.888 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1845) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
S.1865  SD.1166 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the intent of the Fair Share Amendment. Revenue.
H.1868  HD.2895 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1875  SD.1038 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Julian Cyr, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1925  SD.1541 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.
H.1927  HD.622 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1963  SD.131 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of James B. Eldridge, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Mike Connolly and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
S.1976  SD.268 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1979  SD.661 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1980  HD.3255 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the involuntary hospitalization of individuals if no less restrictive alternatives exist to reduce the likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1981  HD.2682 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1990  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2006  HD.3833 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2024  SD.2017 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2064  SD.390 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2064) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James B. Eldridge and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2103  HD.3953 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2135  HD.866 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
S.2135  SD.1925 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
S.2189  SD.1533 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2193  HD.1224 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
S.2197  SD.1443 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Bruce E. Tarr, Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2264  HD.1653 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services establish a grant program to increase the availability of non-law-enforcement, unarmed community-based response options for emergency calls. Public Health.
H.2288  HD.2459 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2314  HD.3056 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2314) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to unreasonable limits on in-person visitation of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2319  HD.3779 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2325  HD.2972 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2365  SD.500 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means.
S.2370  SD.2489 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2370) of Patricia D. Jehlen (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to continue the employment of Charles J. Femino as acting Chief of Police. Public Service. [Local approval received]
H.2397  HD.3018 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to parole review for aging incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2398  HD.1984 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2505  HD.2901 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.2545  SD.2930 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2545) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2552  Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552).
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
S.2628  March , 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of Anne M. Gobi, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Anne M. Gobi and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to extend pandemic-related relief for dining establishments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of John C. Velis for legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 295) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing for permanent alcoholic beverage takeout​​; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of William C. Galvin and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to extend pandemic related relief for dining establishments to allow cocktails-to-go; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Denise C. Garlick relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 365) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3782) of Mike Connolly relative to the sale of food and alcoholic beverages by restaurants and bars and for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the promotion and discounted sale of alcoholic beverages, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2628).
S.2673  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673).
S.2686  An Act relative to healthy youth
S.2694  Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended)
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
H.2708  HD.388 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.
S.2709  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709).
H.2725  HD.751 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.
S.2741  April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Barry R. Finegold and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2741).
H.2802  HD.2630 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Sean Garballey and others relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.
S.2821  Senate, June 13, 2024The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).
H.2824  HD.735 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.
H.2826  HD.3079 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Natalie M. Higgins and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue.
S.2839  Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839).
H.2856  HD.2758 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.
H.2876  HD.2260 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue.
H.2894  HD.2510 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue.
H.2908  HD.2236 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.2909  HD.2310 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue.
H.2923  HD.2823 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2923) of Smitty Pignatelli, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to establish a local option gas tax. Revenue.
H.2960  HD.1465 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to raise the estate tax threshold. Revenue.
H.2963  HD.2091 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2963) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.
H.2964  HD.3073 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. Revenue.
H.2985  HD.2347 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2986  HD.3504 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2986) of Ruth B. Balser, Thomas M. Stanley and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to establishing the psychology interjurisdictional compact. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2989  HD.468 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3040  HD.3261 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing for hybrid access to public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3069  HD.2435 By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3084  HD.3616 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3121  HD.2204 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to make the General Court subject to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3137  HD.4047 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to intervenors and utility work. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3157  HD.2343 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3157) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Brian W. Murray for legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3183  HD.2192 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and Mike Connolly relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3187  HD.4024 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3187) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3203  HD.3954 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the future of clean heat and establishing a thermal transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3227  HD.2971 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3227) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Samantha Montaño and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to expanding access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3232  HD.776 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3237  HD.3794 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Bud L. Williams, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3239  HD.3425 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3268  HD.453 By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of John Barrett, III, Smitty Pignatelli and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation.
H.3360  HD.2780 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3373  HD.3417 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize discounted transit fares for low income riders. Transportation.
H.3388  HD.3043 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of James J. O'Day and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3392  HD.2742 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
H.3393  HD.3530 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3393) of Steven Owens, Manny Cruz and others relative to automated motor vehicle sensor devices that produce digital photographs of motor vehicles committing camera-enforceable violations. Transportation.
H.3502  HD.397 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3502) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3689  HD.3348 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3852  HD.4266 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo, Samantha Montaño and Francisco E. Paulino relative to electrical load aggregation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3921  HD.3115 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Brandy Fluker Oakley relative to establishing a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3963  HD.2065 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3963) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mike Connolly and Vanna Howard relative to zoning and the alleviation of the housing emergency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3969  HD.4424 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3969) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint an alternate member to the licensing commission of said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4005  HD.4399 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.4063  HD.4228 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to authorize the city of Cambridge to impose a real estate transfer fee. Revenue.
H.4166  HD.4482 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Owens and others (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Cambridge be authorized to install automated road safety camera systems as a means of promoting traffic safety in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4205  Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House No. 3969). December 7, 2023.
H.4356  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4359  An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology
H.4360  An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
H.4397  An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings
H.4451  An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4500  An Act supporting load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth
H.4501  An Act to expedite permitting for electric decarbonization infrastructure projects
H.4564  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4672  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4750  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4802  An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
H.4830  HD.5167 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue.
H.4835  An Act concerning furnishing transcripts of notes and fees
H.4911  An Act relative to animal welfare and reporting of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect
H.4915  An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows
H.4919  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4970  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to ensure legal parentage equality (House, No. 4750), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4970).
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.