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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Natalie M. Higgins Democrat - 4th Worcester

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  Natalie.Higgins@mahouse.gov

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  HD.3949 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to require the disclosure to parents of standardized student assessments from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Education.
  HD.4534 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for early voting costs. Election Laws.
  HD.4926 By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli, John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish a fund providing financial assistance to residents who experience certain financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Public Health.
  HD.4948 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose limitations on the operation of businesses from the date of the emergency declaration issued by the Governor on March 10, 2020 until such time as the emergency declaration is rescinded. Municipalities and Regional Government.
  HD.4971 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others to expand options for local restaurants during the COVID-19 emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.4977 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane and others relative to providing emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime costs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.4990 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to temporarily extend the state income tax filing deadline until July 15, 2020. Revenue.
  HD.5014 By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy and others relative to emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5015 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to the showing of residential real property during the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration. Housing.
  HD.5026 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to establishing voting by mail. Election Laws.
  HD.5027 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to credit card debt collection during the COVID-19 outbreak. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5040 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to a micro-business stimulus package due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.
  HD.5043 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5064 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide residents with access to face coverings for protection during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Public Health.
  HD.5077 By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to the safety, accessibility, and fairness of elections. Election Laws.
  HD.5104 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to protections for vulnerable employees during public health or safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
  HD.5128 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  HD.5132 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber 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.
  HD.5140 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to race in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
  HD.5142 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, David M. Rogers and others relative to the right to record law enforcement. The Judiciary.
  HD.5145 By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to provide for private rights of action against persons intentionally summonsing police officers without reason to suspected violations of criminal law. The Judiciary.
  HD.5158 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to consumer protections during states of emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  HD.5171 By Representative Santiago of Boston and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Eric P. Lesser and others for an investigation by a special commission to conduct a review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery and to make recommendations on how to be better prepared for future crises. Public Health.
S.25  SD.1243 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on the status of homeless women. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.31  SD.1433 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Higgins, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for coordinated data and assistance to address family homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.78  HD.3811 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 78) of Michael J. Moran and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for no excuse absentee voting. Election Laws.
H.86  HD.3300 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.87  HD.2015 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of James Arciero and others that the Division of Medical Assistance provide coverage for applied behavior analysis treatments for certain individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.3783 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.102  HD.2367 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.103  HD.2469 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.104  HD.3043 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.113  HD.1702 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.117  HD.1473 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 117) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.123  SD.536 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.124  HD.1034 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 124) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.138  HD.1270 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140  HD.2848 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.144  HD.3619 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide residential or custodial services to ensure positive transitions for at-risk youths. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.3764 By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to the rights of persons experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.154  HD.606 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 154) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the eligibility of certain persons for the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.155  HD.1143 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.160  HD.1356 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.162  HD.2615 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.163  HD.662 By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.168  SD.1840 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Mark C. Montigny, Maura Healey, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.171  HD.536 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Steven Ultrino and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of anti-poverty strategies aimed at reducing chronic, multi-generational family poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.666 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Aaron Vega, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.173  HD.2519 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 173) of Aaron Vega and others relative to economic mobility for families with low-income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.177  HD.3507 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to urban renewal and economic development in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.180  HD.1167 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to municipal master plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.216  HD.2038 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the definition of users and intended users in real property appraisal assignments and reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.218  HD.3422 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.245  HD.329 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Patricia A. Haddad, Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.248  HD.400 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.287  HD.3239 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 287) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.304  HD.3322 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 304) of Paul McMurtry, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.327  HD.2072 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 327) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to craft brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.363  HD.262 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 363) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the selling of malt beverages or malt beverage products produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.372  SD.1385 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Mark C. Montigny, Sean Garballey, Michael F. Rush, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
H.401  HD.1031 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require the development of standards for prohibiting or limiting the use of suspension and expulsion in preschools. Education.
H.404  HD.1371 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Christine P. Barber and others that the Department of Early Education and Care reimburse family child care providers and center-based providers at the same rate. Education.
H.410  HD.827 By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
H.426  HD.3175 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 426) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recess for elementary school children. Education.
H.431  HD.3372 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
H.432  HD.3373 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to access to education including special education. Education.
H.443  HD.3645 By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.463  SD.1366 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of James B. Eldridge, Brian W. Murray, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.465  HD.2904 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to MassHealth reimbursements to local educational authorities. Education.
H.470  HD.1879 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
H.473  HD.416 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.480  HD.3678 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Stephan Hay and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.
S.499  SD.755 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.516  HD.3742 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to student identification cards. Education.
H.518  HD.3612 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to strengthening recovery high schools. Education.
H.519  HD.3899 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 519) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to student participation in standardized tests. Education.
H.530  HD.1740 By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 530) of Joan Meschino, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities. Education.
H.531  HD.2800 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Joan Meschino and others relative to school policies for students found with certain weapons or charged with certain violations. Education.
H.556  HD.3129 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 556) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.567  HD.1339 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 567) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.
S.583  SD.1298 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Paul R. Feeney, Timothy R. Whelan, Natalie M. Higgins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to group insurance commission procurement. Financial Services.
H.584  HD.3406 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of Andres X. Vargas, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to expand access to school meals. Education.
H.585  HD.3410 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Andres X. Vargas, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to promoting student nutrition. Education.
H.586  HD.434 By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Aaron Vega, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to funding for public schools and the foundation budget review commission. Education.
H.590  HD.2552 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 590) of Aaron Vega and others relative to the posting in certain schools of the toll-free telephone number operated by the Department of Children and Families to receive reports of child abuse or neglect or child-at-risk. Education.
H.591  HD.3145 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
H.593  HD.1448 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education.
S.595  SD.976 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, Diana DiZoglio, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.
H.598  HD.252 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.599  HD.2632 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.
H.604  HD.2018 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Claire D. Cronin and others that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review the financial stability of nursing homes in the Commonwealth in order to ensure the provision of quality resident care and quality jobs. Elder Affairs.
H.605  HD.1314 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the licensing and conduct of home care aid agencies. Elder Affairs.
H.610  HD.3240 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the financial stability of nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.612  HD.437 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors. Elder Affairs.
H.613  HD.438 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.614  HD.1021 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.615  HD.769 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.
H.617  HD.3262 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Kay Khan and others relative to contracts for continuing care retirement communities. Elder Affairs.
H.618  HD.3247 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.621  HD.605 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
H.624  HD.1964 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.630  HD.1832 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.635  HD.1999 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.636  HD.2016 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
H.639  HD.530 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.640  HD.553 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
H.646  HD.3098 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws.
H.680  HD.1911 By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 680) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and others relative to the eligibility of certain seventeen year old persons to vote in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.
H.685  HD.3608 By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.687  HD.3375 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize risk-limiting audits after certain elections. Election Laws.
H.690  HD.3890 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to bilingual ballots. Election Laws.
H.694  HD.3814 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to further regulate auditing biennial state elections, state primary preceding biennial state elections, presidential primaries, or special general elections for Senator in Congress or Representative in Congress. Election Laws.
S.703  SD.791 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing.
H.719  HD.815 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 719) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the use of ranked choice voting in certain elections. Election Laws.
H.720  HD.1132 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to lower the voting age for municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.721  HD.3290 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 721) of Andres X. Vargas, Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to authorize risk-limiting audits after certain elections. Election Laws.
H.732  HD.1033 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.736  HD.3173 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.743  HD.349 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 743) of Mike Connolly, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.744  SD.1415 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.
H.747  HD.1721 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.750  HD.1771 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Michael S. Day and others relative to recycling costs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751  HD.1122 By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.752  HD.1425 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to requiring reserve electric power at wastewater treatment facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.757  HD.115 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 757) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize an independent scientific organization to study and survey the forest, wildlife and environmental health of the Blue Hills Reservation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.758  HD.3040 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.761  HD.3523 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.762  HD.3180 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.764  HD.3543 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.771  HD.134 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.772  HD.148 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.773  HD.3557 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.774  HD.3765 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.776  HD.291 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.780  SD.1944 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a roadmap for housing solutions. Housing.
H.791  HD.1500 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 791) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.797  HD.620 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.798  HD.627 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the implementation of strategies for reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.811  HD.467 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 811) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.818  HD.1857 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.823  HD.3713 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.826  HD.3878 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.832  HD.3577 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to address climate protection, green economy and global warming solutions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.841  HD.1954 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Sarah K. Peake and others promoting sustainable investment, economic security and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.842  HD.1963 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Sarah K. Peake, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to carbon stock on natural and working lands and the release of measurable greenhouse gases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.843  HD.1979 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.853  HD.1419 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Denise Provost and others relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.857  HD.1515 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.858  HD.2326 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of David M. Rogers and others relative to residential solid waste disposal and the implementation of mandatory reporting standards for cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.859  HD.2328 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 859) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.873  HD.3065 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Paul A. Schmid, III, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.908  HD.1037 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.910  HD.1417 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to mental health or substance use disorder insurance benefits. Financial Services.
H.911  HD.544 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 911) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to coverage for lactation support by certain insurance providers. Financial Services.
H.913  HD.2698 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase consumer transparency regarding insurance provider networks. Financial Services.
H.919  HD.3118 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to the collection of consumer debt. Financial Services.
H.964  HD.103 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor. Financial Services.
H.966  HD.1207 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.967  HD.1762 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to require specific patient consent for out-of-network healthcare services and prohibiting providers from billing consumers for more than the in-network cost-sharing amount. Financial Services.
H.968  HD.1284 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.969  HD.1505 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to healthcare policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificate of insurance. Financial Services.
H.973  HD.1011 By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 973) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to motor vehicle insurance quotes. Financial Services.
H.991  HD.3202 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
S.995  SD.2126 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.1037  HD.1930 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
H.1038  HD.1936 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit housing discrimination against responsible dog owners. Financial Services.
H.1039  HD.1915 By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Jay D. Livingstone, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to encourage transportation network company pre-arranged shared rides. Financial Services.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1075  HD.2958 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts secure choice retirement program and expand the Massachusetts CORE plan to all employers. Financial Services.
H.1076  HD.603 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish secure choice retirement savings plans. Financial Services.
H.1078  HD.2323 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
H.1102  HD.3274 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Cindy F. Friedman and others relative to health insurance benefits for pregnant persons. Financial Services.
H.1114  HD.275 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to appraisal management companies. Financial Services.
H.1126  HD.1070 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1126) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Health Care Financing.
H.1128  HD.532 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
H.1129  HD.543 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
H.1133  HD.3442 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the pricing of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
H.1139  HD.2338 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
H.1144  HD.581 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) 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.
S.1145  SD.1479 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Cindy F. Friedman, Ruth B. Balser, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1148  HD.112 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1148) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. and others that the Group Insurance Commission and the Office of Medicaid be authorized to enter into agreements with manufacturer of drugs for purchase of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Health Care Financing.
H.1150  HD.978 By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1150) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the calculation of reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.1152  HD.950 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1152) of Sean Garballey and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the transparency and affordability of the Group Insurance Commission. Health Care Financing.
H.1153  HD.3311 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Sean Garballey and others relative to newborn enrollment in MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1161  HD.760 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1165  HD.3897 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Kevin G. Honan, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a community health center transformation fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1171  HD.1235 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to health insurance for human services workers. Health Care Financing.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1174  HD.3607 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to safety-net hospitals and community health centers. Health Care Financing.
H.1180  HD.1606 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the the maximum amount of deductibles and copayments for covered services for active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased public employees. Health Care Financing.
H.1184  HD.1098 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
H.1194  HD.2974 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
H.1199  HD.1218 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1201  HD.925 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of James Arciero and others relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
H.1206  HD.3450 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to advance placement examinations and post-secondary level course credit. Higher Education.
H.1208  HD.599 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1209  HD.3294 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.1214  HD.1178 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) 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.1215  HD.1985 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing for appropriations to establish a program of capital improvements to public institutions of higher education to ensure the well being and safety of students, faculty, staff and college communities. Higher Education.
H.1217  HD.1384 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to require the annual filing of fiscal health and stability reports by certain colleges and universities. Higher Education.
H.1218  HD.1026 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education.
H.1219  HD.1027 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1233  HD.2356 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1233) of Joan Meschino and others relative to establishing a community college campus hunger pilot program to address food insecurity on community college campuses. Higher Education.
H.1236  HD.1374 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1239  HD.1349 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1243  HD.1513 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to adjunct faculty wages. Higher Education.
H.1250  HD.593 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.1251  HD.2718 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1251) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to smart growth multifamily housing production. Housing.
H.1264  HD.2395 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
H.1265  HD.2406 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
S.1276  SD.1678 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Theodore C. Speliotis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Public Health.
H.1277  HD.3252 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Stephan Hay and others relative to zoning for certain accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.1279  HD.2600 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.
H.1288  HD.3379 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of Kevin G. Honan, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to housing reform. Housing.
H.1291  HD.3781 By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to elections of local housing authority board members. Housing.
H.1305  HD.3872 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
H.1314  HD.2776 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing.
H.1317  HD.3652 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to provide housing authorities with certain powers to secure indebtedness incurred for the preservation, modernization and maintenance of low- rent housing developments. Housing.
H.1318  HD.3784 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1318) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.
H.1321  HD.3200 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to public housing. Housing.
H.1325  HD.1868 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Andres X. Vargas, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review housing production and equity in the Commonwealth. Housing.
S.1336  SD.1437 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
H.1341  HD.1126 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to reporting requirements for the Department of Correction regarding the use of solitary confinement for LGBTQI prisoners. The Judiciary.
H.1343  HD.2727 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the testing for the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances as a condition of release. The Judiciary.
H.1344  HD.1472 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1344) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to preventing discrimination against affordable housing. The Judiciary.
H.1345  HD.2118 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require that employers provide sexual harassment prevention training to new employees and certify compliance of said training to the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
H.1368  HD.3495 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
S.1376  SD.1461 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush, Mike Connolly, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automated enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1385  HD.3432 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to determining the best interest of children in Probate and Family Court decisions. The Judiciary.
H.1386  HD.3449 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to expungement of past criminal or juvenile court records. The Judiciary.
H.1402  HD.3426 By Representatives Dykema of Holliston and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Carolyn C. Dykema, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to providing support services to juvenile offenders and at-risk youth and their families to reduce the risk of offending or re-offending. The Judiciary.
H.1413  HD.2022 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1413) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.1416  HD.802 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1475  HD.542 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1477  HD.2352 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Mary S. Keefe and Natalie M. Higgins relative to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act. The Judiciary.
H.1478  HD.583 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1486  HD.3394 By Representatives Khan of Newton and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and others for legislation to reduce recidivism among emerging adults. The Judiciary.
H.1487  HD.3464 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Kay Khan and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.1487  SD.283 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees. Public Service.
H.1492  HD.1227 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding access to adoption. The Judiciary.
H.1493  HD.2888 By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Aaron Vega and others relative to the penalties for violations of age of consent laws for adolescents. The Judiciary.
H.1518  HD.3209 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Liz Miranda and others relative to discharging individuals released from incarceration or residential treatment into homelessness or emergency shelters. The Judiciary.
H.1525  HD.1096 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to access to community corrections. The Judiciary.
S.1537  SD.1838 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Cindy F. Friedman, Diana DiZoglio, Joseph A. Boncore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the group insurance commission. Public Service.
H.1537  HD.1618 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
H.1538  HD.2726 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to provide for the regulation of face recognition and emerging biometric surveillance technologies. The Judiciary.
S.1561  SD.576 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1561) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Paul F. Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to line of duty death benefits for police officers employed by private colleges and universities. Public Service.
H.1567  HD.2336 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of William M. Straus and others relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The Judiciary.
H.1573  HD.2657 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to establish an office of adult decisional support services within the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
H.1578  HD.2772 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technicians, ambulance operators, ambulance attendants or health care providers. The Judiciary.
H.1596  HD.302 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1599  HD.616 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1602  HD.288 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to repeal the prohibition on striking by public employees and public employee organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1609  HD.1409 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1609) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to overtime protections for certain middle class workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1610  HD.3789 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1614  HD.3015 By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1616  HD.3768 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in the reporting of employee benefits in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1617  HD.2659 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to determining the wages employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1620  HD.1352 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1625  HD.195 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1627  HD.833 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1627) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1651  HD.3120 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1651) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1652  HD.3802 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1652) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to persons performing job-related services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1658  HD.2559 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1658) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to increasing wages of private sector human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1668  HD.1867 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1668) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1670  HD.2947 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the protection of injured workers under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1681  HD.2359 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1681) of David M. Rogers and others relative to minimum wage and paid family and medical leave benefits for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1689  HD.3417 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1689) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to establish a prevailing wage for security officers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1719  HD.105 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1720  HD.106 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1733  HD.3625 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to reducing emergency department boarding for patients in need of inpatient behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1734  HD.3626 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to prior authorization requirements for inpatient mental health services within the MassHealth program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1736  HD.3632 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1737  HD.3633 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to establishing a behavioral health workforce commission. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1749  HD.3306 By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1749) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the availability of continuum of care for persons with substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1761  HD.3164 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to zoning ordinances or bylaws that permit open space residential development. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1768  HD.3255 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1768) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to authorize the use of form-based zoning in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1769  HD.414 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Mike Connolly and others relative to supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1774  HD.3564 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1788  HD.2492 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1788) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish in the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development a housing development pilot program to offer incentives to cities and towns to zone for substantial multifamily housing and/or mixed use development in transit-oriented locations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1813  HD.2006 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1813) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to local government involvement in land use disputes. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1822  HD.2214 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1823  HD.3352 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1825  SD.525 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul McMurtry, Daniel M. Donahue, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to increasing transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1838  HD.264 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1847  HD.1077 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Ruth B. Balser and others that the Department of Public Health promulgate rules and regulations to implement the public health Fukushima lessons for nuclear emergency preparation. Public Health.
H.1849  HD.549 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to include registered pharmacists in the definition of health care providers. Public Health.
H.1853  HD.1506 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a commission on step therapy protocol to address the impact of step therapy protocols on total medical expenses and health care quality outcomes. Public Health.
H.1856  HD.3144 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
H.1866  HD.1368 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the administration of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.1867  HD.1785 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.
H.1875  HD.3710 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1875) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish voluntary training programs for medical and nursing schools in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
H.1888  HD.767 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.1889  HD.772 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish an integrated state plan related to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, and to create an advisory committee on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
H.1892  HD.1801 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1896  HD.3531 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1896) of Denise C. Garlick, Louis L. Kafka and others relative to patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Public Health.
H.1902  HD.418 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
H.1911  HD.621 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1911) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to increasing access to drinking water in public places. Public Health.
H.1916  HD.3436 By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.1917  HD.2690 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
S.1924  SD.1817 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1926  HD.171 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.
H.1935  HD.2682 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health.
H.1942  HD.2883 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
H.1946  HD.2899 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.1948  HD.2959 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.1949  HD.3554 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.1951  HD.3482 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1951) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the sale of tobacco to minors. Public Health.
H.1952  HD.1231 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations regarding the licensing of foreign-trained medical professionals with the goal of expanding and improving medical services in rural and underserved areas. Public Health.
H.1953  HD.1940 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV routine screening and care. Public Health.
H.1954  HD.1945 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to HIV prevention access for young adults. Public Health.
H.1955  HD.3932 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to improving Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
H.1959  HD.2272 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
H.1993  HD.2330 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers. Public Health.
H.2004  HD.3242 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2029  HD.2021 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Christine P. Barber, Michael J. Moran and others relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2031  HD.3165 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to establishing requirements and standards for the construction of certain tiny homes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2037  HD.1332 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2037) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2047  HD.3011 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2055  SD.2047 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Natalie M. Blais and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation.
H.2087  HD.2372 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Mary S. Keefe and others that the Commissioner of Correction establish uniform standards regarding entrance of cell procedures, the use of chemical agents and restraint chairs, and the reporting and transparency of use of force. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2088  HD.3108 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2123  HD.1177 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator DiZoglio, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2138  HD.3266 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to professional development for state university and community college campus police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2139  HD.3434 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers for interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2141  HD.3412 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2149  HD.2612 By Mr. Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2179  HD.3115 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Peter Capano and others relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
H.2196  HD.339 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Tackey Chan and others relative to retirement options for public employees. Public Service.
H.2197  HD.340 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Tackey Chan and others relative to ordinary disability public employee retirement. Public Service.
H.2198  HD.341 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2198) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the oversight of public employee disability pension benefits. Public Service.
H.2200  HD.812 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2200) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the Massachusetts teachers' retirement system. Public Service.
H.2202  HD.1161 By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2202) of Mike Connolly and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.
H.2210  HD.907 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.
H.2213  HD.3822 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2213) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
H.2214  HD.3828 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2214) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to public retiree cost-of-living adjustment financing. Public Service.
H.2219  HD.3263 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2219) of Michael S. Day and others relative to insurance premium contribution levels for certain retirees. Public Service.
H.2220  HD.3094 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service.
H.2222  HD.3387 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain surviving spouses. Public Service.
H.2232  HD.883 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2232) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to cost of living adjustments, insurance and other benefits for certain public retirees. Public Service.
H.2245  HD.574 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the membership of the board of the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
H.2248  HD.2712 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.
H.2261  HD.3089 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2261) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service.
H.2273  HD.3192 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2273) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate the withdrawal of local subscribers from commissions. Public Service.
H.2275  HD.586 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2275) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to residency requirements for certain public safety officials in cities and towns. Public Service.
H.2311  HD.1398 By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
H.2312  HD.3226 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to insurance benefits for current and retired state employees. Public Service.
H.2321  HD.3264 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to benefits from the contributory group insurance program for persons in the service of the Commonwealth or counties, cities, towns and districts. Public Service.
H.2322  HD.1102 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to include certain faculty employed at public institutions of higher education in the retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2330  HD.1381 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.2337  SD.2483 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, William L. Crocker, Jr., Donald F. Humason, Jr., Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service.
H.2342  HD.595 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2342) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to grant creditable service for retirement purposes to certain public employees. Public Service.
H.2343  HD.600 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
H.2345  HD.727 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2345) of James J. O'Day and others relative to public higher education collective labor contracts. Public Service.
H.2346  HD.2674 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2346) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to the veteran allowance under the public employee retirement law. Public Service.
H.2349  HD.1445 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2349) of Denise Provost and others relative to pension divestment from companies selling weapons to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Public Service.
S.2359  SD.2548 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
H.2366  HD.1615 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2378  HD.1423 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2380  HD.1344 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
H.2384  HD.1564 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2384) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to include forensic scientists employed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2393  HD.207 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A youth and government fund. Revenue.
H.2419  HD.388 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
H.2434  HD.3052 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.2436  HD.3416 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2436) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose an eighty percent excise on cigars and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
H.2448  HD.1856 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2448) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.
S.2450  Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Michael J. Barrett and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4084) of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2448).
H.2453  HD.3840 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to the Brownfields tax credit. Revenue.
H.2463  HD.2835 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.2463  Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
H.2484  HD.1052 By Representatives Gouveia of Acton and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.
S.2493  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
S.2495  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Anne M. Gobi, Mike Connolly, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to make discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3413) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of height and weight,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2495).
H.2500  HD.2639 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to state income tax credit for renting unsubsidized properties at below market rents. Revenue.
S.2502  SD.2745 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2503  Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503).
S.2504  Senate, March 19, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kay Khan, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern the use of animals in product testing; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2504).
H.2522  HD.2315 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.
H.2533  HD.1216 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2533) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for certain low-income veterans. Revenue.
H.2534  HD.1217 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2534) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to provide an exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax for certain persons 65 years of age or older. Revenue.
H.2535  HD.1241 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
H.2551  HD.3921 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2551) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the assessed value of real estate in agricultural or horticultural use. Revenue.
H.2552  HD.3941 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2552) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose local excise taxes on certain property sales. Revenue.
H.2587  HD.1957 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to offer property tax relief to certain eligible homeowners. Revenue.
S.2593  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2593).
H.2608  HD.1405 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.2618  HD.641 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2618) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to commuter transit tax benefits. Revenue.
H.2623  HD.2563 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue.
S.2641  SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
H.2653  HD.808 By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
H.2654  HD.3091 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
S.2670  April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).
H.2671  HD.3680 By Messrs. Biele of Boston and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2671) of David Biele, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to the employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2674  May 4, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on the status of homeless women, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2674).
H.2675  HD.1997 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2675) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2681  HD.3732 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2681) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2693  HD.3702 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2693) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to the participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2696  HD.1351 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2698  May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2698) ought to pass.
H.2701  HD.951 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state agency automated decision-making, artificial intelligence, transparency, fairness, and individual rights. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2710  HD.330 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2710) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the inclusion of certified interior designers on the designer selection board. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2711  HD.3177 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2711) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2726  June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Higgins, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for coordinated data and assistance to address family homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2726) ought to pass.
H.2738  HD.3752 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2738) of Jack Patrick Lewis 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.
H.2741  HD.224 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2756  HD.3383 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2756) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate May 6th as Moyamoya disease awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2763  Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Maria Duaime Robinson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2763).
S.2767  June 18, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Theodore C. Speliotis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient access to emergency care, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2767) ought to pass.
H.2776  HD.2968 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2776) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Nika C. Elugardo and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2785  SD.2971 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost 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.
S.2786  SD.2931 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2786) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mindy Domb, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting our public higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher Education.
H.2793  HD.3421 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2793) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2798  Senate, July 2, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2798 ).
H.2802  HD.1248 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to to secure a clean energy future and provide comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2803  HD.2736 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to Department of Public Utilities commissioners. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2804  HD.2775 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the use of electric and gas energy efficiency funds allocated for low income residential customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2805  HD.2783 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish a beneficial electrification commission to study the economic, energy, and environmental benefits of market transformation to accelerate beneficial electrification of space heating. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2806  HD.1497 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish rate options to reduce utility customer costs and lower peak demand. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2807  HD.1499 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to base rate proceeding conducted by the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2808  HD.1501 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to grid modernization and the promotion of local energy investment. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2810  HD.2370 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2812  HD.3178 By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to clarifying authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2814  SD.2986 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2814) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile 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.
H.2825  HD.2890 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Mike Connolly and others relative to increasing rooftop solar energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2826  HD.1929 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2827  HD.1932 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2832  HD.580 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2836  HD.3092 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2837  HD.3695 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to require deposits on certain non-carbonated beverage containers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2841  HD.3103 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Division of Energy Resources be directed to expand the green communities program to mitigate climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2843  HD.3511 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate solar incentive programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2847  HD.968 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2852  HD.1614 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2852) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to offshore drilling, expansion, exploration, development, or production in state waters. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2853  HD.3717 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide local option for communities to choose energy projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2864  HD.1051 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2865  HD.3931 By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to establish a net zero stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2869  HD.1236 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2872  HD.3452 By Representatives Hecht of Watertown and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Jonathan Hecht, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the transition to a clean, sustainable, and equitable transportation system. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2873  HD.3547 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2877  HD.602 By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to solar power equity in low-income and environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2881  HD.389 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2887  HD.3891 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to an energy assessment and a residential energy performance label system for use by sellers of residential dwellings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2895  HD.2232 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to require state agencies that initiate construction of new facilities or renovation of existing facilities to install solar energy systems on or near such facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2896  HD.2529 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2896) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish a solar program to encourage the development of solar photovoltaic technology. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2919  HD.3396 By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish building energy performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2920  HD.2206 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Energy Resources be directed to determine the feasibility of creating multi-state offshore wind energy generation solicitation and procurement agreements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2921  HD.2893 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2922  HD.3640 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of David M. Rogers and others relative to large-scale clean energy procurements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2930  HD.2300 By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2930) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to conversion of fossil fuel heating customers to heat pumps, solar thermal, or other renewable or low greenhouse gas emissions heating technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2931  Senate, October 22, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill ensuring safe patient access to emergency care (Senate, No. 2767),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2931).
H.2934  HD.576 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2934) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2940  HD.704 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2941  HD.1171 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2942  HD.1173 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Mary S. Keefe, David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2951  HD.2760 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2951) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to tourism and visitation marketing and promotion grants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2952  HD.2599 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2952) of Thomas P. Walsh, Julian Cyr and others relative to investments in tourism and visitation marketing and promotion. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2973  An Act promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking
H.2996  HD.733 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2996) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to assure safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections. Transportation.
S.2997  Senate, January 4, 2021 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Diana DiZoglio, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2997).
H.3005  HD.3572 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to motor vehicle safety checkpoints. Transportation.
H.3008  HD.3009 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation.
H.3010  HD.582 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3010) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Thomas M. Stanley and others for the establishment of a vehicle mileage user fee task force (including members of the General Court) to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection and other related matters. Transportation.
H.3012  HD.1719 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3066  HD.1263 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3066) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide a process for certain homeless adults or children to apply for identification cards. Transportation.
H.3070  HD.840 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to gender identity on certain identification issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
H.3118  HD.1653 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of David M. Rogers, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities by reducing crashes and incidents involving a motor vehicle and certain vulnerable users. Transportation.
H.3121  HD.3329 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the operation of electric buses by transit agencies and school bus operators. Transportation.
H.3179  HD.1534 By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3180  HD.1341 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
H.3208  HD.2012 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3208) 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.3220  HD.294 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the people's budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact that passage of the people’s budget. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3239  HD.3477 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for the establishment of a citizens commission concerning alignment with the United Nations treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3240  HD.3527 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the prohibition of nuclear weapons. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3274  HD.1710 By Representatives Day of Stoneham and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3274) of Michael S. Day, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary.
H.3277  HD.1768 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3277) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to secure civil rights through the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3300  HD.1292 By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3300) of Carlos González and others relative to establishing a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court. The Judiciary.
H.3320  HD.2548 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3328  HD.3685 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3328) of Stephan Hay and others relative to great-grandparent visitation rights. The Judiciary.
H.3358  HD.154 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
H.3362  HD.185 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3362) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to repeal certain laws. The Judiciary.
H.3367  HD.2759 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3367) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to human trafficking forfeiture reform. The Judiciary.
H.3379  HD.3636 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family relationships during incarceration by providing for training for correctional officers. The Judiciary.
H.3397  HD.2911 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3397) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to judicial review for persons aggrieved by decisions of boards of appeals or special permit granting authorities. The Judiciary.
H.3413  HD.1683 By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3413) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of height and weight. The Judiciary.
H.3414  HD.2945 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.3420  HD.1295 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.3422  HD.1978 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.3441  HD.986 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3441) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that correction officers of county sheriffs' offices use the same pay scale and rates as correction officers employed by the Department of Correction. The Judiciary.
H.3452  HD.3024 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3456  HD.3385 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3456) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to eviction proceedings and the creation of a public task force to develop a right to counsel in said proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.3479  HD.2538 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the establishment of a board of registration of applied behavior analysts. Public Health.
H.3487  HD.1893 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.3500  HD.3012 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
H.3502  HD.3487 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3502) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
H.3549  HD.110 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to promote economic development and market access for emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3556  HD.3227 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3556) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services.
H.3560  HD.1672 By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to facilitate alternatives to foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.3564  HD.1780 By Messrs. Day of Stoneham and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3564) of Michael S. Day, David M. Rogers and others relative to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. The Judiciary.
H.3566  HD.3815 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3566) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to certain court records in eviction actions. The Judiciary.
H.3572  HD.2713 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to workplace harassment in the State House. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3573  HD.1520 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3583  HD.1321 By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3583) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to mark state-owned trails that intersect state-owned roads with marked crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signs with flashing lights and reflectors from trailhead to trailhead. Transportation.
H.3585  HD.3924 By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3585) of Nika C. Elugardo and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the diversion of funds from the United States government’s nuclear modernization programs to meet the transportation infrastructure costs of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3657  HD.3524 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
H.3661  HD.3590 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3662  HD.2817 By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.3674  HD.2605 By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3674) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to emergency services for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3756  HD.3279 By Representative Brodeur of Melrose and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3756) of Paul Brodeur, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to career technical education schools and programs. Education.
H.3766  HD.3310 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3766) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the cost of cancer screenings or evaluations by health insurers. Financial Services.
H.3785  HD.2909 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder for certain members of state retirement systems. Public Service.
H.3787  HD.1089 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.3790  HD.3553 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3790) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to a certain property tax exemption for the elderly. Revenue.
H.3807  HD.1511 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Higher Education.
H.3809  HD.3384 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3809) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3810  HD.3408 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3810) of Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore and others relative to police education and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3835  HD.1130 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3839  HD.3750 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3839) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
H.3841  HD.3658 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3841) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to medical abortion or medication abortion at health centers at public institutions of higher education. Public Health.
H.3877  HD.2922 By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3877) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to the cost of certain life saving prescription drugs, so-called. Financial Services.
H.3890  HD.1360 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3890) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to freeze the property taxes of senior citizens. Revenue.
H.3892  HD.2881 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3892) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a realistic advertising tax credit. Revenue.
H.3895  HD.1807 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3895) of John Barrett, III and others relative to regional transit authority funding. Transportation.
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4083  HD.4438 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4096  HD.4470 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish an immunization program within the Department of Public Health for certain child care centers, schools, camps and institutions of higher education. Public Health.
H.4108  HD.4398 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.
H.4161  HD.4540 By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
H.4262  An Act relative to housing reform
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4266  An Act relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations
H.4274  HD.4552 By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to further regulate eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.4278  HD.4549 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Health Care Financing.
H.4295  HD.4497 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary.
H.4349  An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
H.4374  An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families
H.4415  An Act to study forest management practices
H.4418  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
H.4419  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.4423  An Act relative to advance placement examinations
H.4425  An Act relative to the Architectural Access Board
H.4431  An Act relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4434  An Act to promote student nutrition
H.4440  An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
H.4446  An Act relative to sexual assault counselor task force
H.4448  An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health
H.4453  An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design
H.4457  An Act relative to the licensure of behavior analysts
H.4460  An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4465  An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
H.4466  An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
H.4480  HD.4821 By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to create a transportation excise tax to be levied on certain businesses. Revenue.
H.4492  An Act ensuring positive transition for at-risk youth
H.4497  An Act establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education
H.4498  An Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income
H.4503  An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system
H.4518  An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment
H.4551  An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4564  HD.4835 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4606  An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation
H.4609  An Act relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal
H.4611  HD.4927 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Service.
H.4615  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4623  HD.4957 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to absentee voting for the 2020 state primary and general elections. Election Laws.
H.4624  HD.4935 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
H.4625  HD.4958 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4626  HD.4952 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to appropriate funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4627  HD.4934 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
H.4631  HD.4970 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
H.4634  HD.4950 By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda and others relative to financial assistance, health care access and small business grants in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Revenue.
H.4643  An Act relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes
H.4647  An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency
H.4652  HD.4963 By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4688  An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness
H.4689  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4694  relative to fairness in debt collection
H.4696  HD.5033 By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to school trip refunds during a declared state of emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.4697  HD.4978 By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nika C. Elugardo, Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide cash assistance to certain persons 65 years of age or older who stopped working due to COVID-19. Elder Affairs.
H.4700  HD.5039 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4713  An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion
H.4717  HD.4955 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others that all persons who become unemployed as a result of COVID-19 have access to MassHealth coverage. Health Care Financing.
H.4718  HD.4956 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to rent freeze and rent control during the state and federal state of emergency declarations of March, 2020. Housing.
H.4726  HD.5036 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
H.4727  HD.4945 By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others that the Department of Revenue be authorized to provide emergency cash assistance to certain qualifying households. Revenue.
H.4736  HD.5019 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4737  HD.5075 By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4738  HD.5071 By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano and others relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4739  HD.5070 By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4740  HD.5063 By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to emergency hazard health benefits for essential employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4744  HD.5038 By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
H.4746  HD.5018 By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone, David M. Rogers and others relative to unemployment insurance for the gig economy, so-called. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4748  HD.4962 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to further regulate unemployment assistance during public health or public safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4749  HD.4949 By Mr. Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher Hendricks and others relative to workers' compensation benefits for certain emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4762  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768  An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4778  House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4782  An Act relative to end of life options
H.4783  An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
H.4784  An Act promoting community immunity
H.4818  An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health
H.4820  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4821  An Act relative to employee definition harmonization
H.4822  An Act relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from COVID-19
H.4823  An Act establishing unemployment expansion during public health emergencies
H.4828  An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles
H.4878  HD.5166 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4883  HD.5005 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to establish homeowner protections due to COVID-19. Financial Services.
H.4900  An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
H.4928  An Act relative to emergency paid sick time
H.4930  An Act prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles
H.4934  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4944  HD.5187 By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
H.4947  HD.5139 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Education.
H.4978  HD.5144 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to address estate recovery issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
H.5018  An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5045  HD.5306 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.5083  HD.5270 By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, William M. Straus and others relative to polling place security and integrity. Election Laws.
H.5085  An Act requiring one fair wage
H.5086  An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.