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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Paul A. Schmid III Democrat - 8th Bristol

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  Paul.Schmid@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 473F
Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.3698 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the relocation of certain harbor lines in the town of Fairhaven and the city of New Bedford. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.101  HD.655 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.116  HD.1366 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 116) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.128  SD.1109 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 128) of Eric P. Lesser, Eileen M. Donoghue, Brian M. Ashe, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.138  HD.454 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.181  HD.340 By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
H.254  HD.1947 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 254) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for officials, referees and umpires officiating at school athletic events. Education.
H.264  HD.77 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.265  HD.78 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.
S.308  SD.1486 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education.
H.314  HD.1383 By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen E. Spilka and others relative to the teaching of genocide education in the public schools. Education.
H.317  HD.765 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 317) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to require hand sanitizer dispensers in schools. Education.
H.318  HD.1526 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to include instructions on the dangers and negative consequences of distributing sexually explicit visual material in human sexuality curriculum. Education.
H.319  HD.1757 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 319) of Alan Silvia and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.320  HD.1882 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 320) of Alan Silvia and others relative to developing a program for universal pre-kindergarten education in gateway municipalities. Education.
H.338  HD.218 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
H.342  HD.1317 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.
S.379  SD.476 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jennifer E. Benson, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention. Election Laws.
S.403  SD.620 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Joseph A. Boncore, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Susan Williams Gifford, Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.433  HD.311 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Steven S. Howitt, Paul A. Schmid, III and F. Jay Barrows relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.436  SD.568 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Anne M. Gobi, Jay R. Kaufman, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public space recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.442  SD.1796 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 442) of Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael J. Rodrigues, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an Agricultural Resolve and Security Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.443  HD.1370 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.449  HD.1643 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize a farmers market healthy alternative incentive program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.451  SD.589 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jay R. Kaufman, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinator habitat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.471  HD.1205 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.472  SD.1336 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.523  HD.1974 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.
H.529  HD.2060 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
H.536  HD.450 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing contraceptive insurance coverage. Financial Services.
H.546  HD.1540 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.
S.584  SD.214 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia A. Haddad, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
S.585  SD.215 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Michael J. Rodrigues, David F. DeCoste, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and others for legislation relative to the investment authority of the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
S.612  SD.247 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Evandro C. Carvalho, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
H.615  HD.1322 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.622  HD.586 By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Health Care Financing.
H.631  HD.1105 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education.
H.639  HD.1922 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
S.643  SD.1482 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing.
H.661  HD.1941 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 661) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to quality standards for the use of HomeBASE funds, so-called, under the Department of Housing and Community Development. Housing.
H.662  HD.1965 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 662) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to allow certain cities and towns to use the Community Preservation Fund for market rate housing. Housing.
S.674  SD.1972 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brendan P. Crighton, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure quality education and training programs. Higher Education.
H.674  HD.984 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 674) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to housing authority executive director contracts. Housing.
H.904  HD.1458 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary.
S.905  SD.1083 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
H.959  HD.690 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the disposition of the personal property of tenants in actions for possession of land or tenements. The Judiciary.
H.960  HD.694 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 960) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the enforcement of condominium laws. The Judiciary.
H.961  HD.698 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 961) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to provide legal services to small business property owners. The Judiciary.
H.967  HD.639 By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to penalties for the crime of larceny. The Judiciary.
S.1006  SD.1694 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to diversify the use of the Workforce Training Fund to support the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1033  HD.2053 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1038  HD.955 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1048  SD.1768 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1110  HD.488 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1123  HD.1024 By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1123) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1156  HD.1992 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
H.1190  HD.1606 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1190) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit state licensed mental health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy practices to change sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Public Health.
H.1191  HD.1314 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.
S.1218  SD.1353 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Kevin G. Honan, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction. Public Health.
H.1258  HD.1896 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to establish technical rescue regions in the Commonwealth to coordinate certain rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1317  HD.381 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1361  HD.1347 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
S.1368  SD.293 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1408  HD.1387 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Kay Khan and others relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Public Service.
H.1426  HD.213 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.1426  SD.25 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service.
H.1448  HD.764 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1448) of Alan Silvia and others relative to providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retirees. Public Service.
H.1484  HD.161 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1504  SD.588 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
H.1510  HD.1867 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1511  SD.609 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-impact community investment. Revenue.
H.1539  HD.337 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
H.1562  HD.1090 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to increasing the cap on the historic rehabilitation tax credit. Revenue.
S.1607  SD.258 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1607) of Michael J. Rodrigues, John W. Scibak, David F. DeCoste, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.
H.1629  HD.675 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the Massachusetts historic rehabilitation tax credit. Revenue.
H.1715  HD.663 By Representative Silvia of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Alan Silvia, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1716  HD.1859 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1716) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to designate the month of June as seatbelt awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1726  HD.1504 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the establishment of certain funds for the promotion of green infrastructure, so-called, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1745  HD.74 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to participation of customers in community empowerment contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1752  HD.338 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1752) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to further regulating natural gas pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1753  HD.428 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1753) of Steven S. Howitt and others regulating the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1754  HD.650 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to redefining the term natural gas compressor station. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1757  SD.218 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patrick M. O'Connor, Alan Silvia and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1821  SD.1021 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Michael J. Barrett, Frank I. Smizik, Carmine L. Gentile, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1829  SD.995 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1829) of Harriette L. Chandler, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agricultural energy production and reducing greenhouse gases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1834  SD.1294 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Julian Cyr, Marc R. Pacheco, Sarah K. Peake, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower communities to transition to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1847  HD.291 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require that certain vehicles transporting students comply with school bus color requirements. Transportation.
H.1926  HD.1991 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1956  HD.2114 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1956) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission known as the Brain Injury Commission (including members of the General Court) to review data concerning the epidemiology of brain injuries. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1958  HD.2324 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1971  HD.2709 By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.2006  HD.2327 By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.2017  SD.1237 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2017) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to aid military service members in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2031  HD.2670 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and Alan Silvia relative to providing for alternative penalties for failure to send children to school. Education.
S.2037  Majority Report on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 2017 (submitted by the Governor pursuant to Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) An Act to reorganize the Department of Public Safety (House, No. 68)
H.2053  HD.2653 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of James J. O'Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual education programs in certain public schools. Education.
S.2091  Majority Report on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 2017 (submitted by the Governor pursuant to Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) An Act to reorganize the information technology function of the Commonwealth to improve data security, safeguard privacy, and promote better service delivery (House, No. 3731)
S.2098  SD.2202 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and others for legislation to name a certain bridge in the city of Fall River as the Leonard “Lenny” Kaplan Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
H.2114  HD.2385 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2114) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate the operation of piggeries based on their impact on air and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2115  HD.2398 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2122  HD.2519 By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2122) of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the effects of ocean acidification on the Commonwealth's fishing industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2135  HD.2880 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reefs and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2147  HD.2704 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2166  HD.2256 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.2172  HD.2573 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to establishing a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Financial Services.
S.2175  SD.2334 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2175) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Keiko M. Orrall, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2201  SD.2355 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2201) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Natalie Higgins, Paul A. Schmid, III, Chris Walsh and others for legislation relative to an arts license plate. Transportation.
H.2274  HD.2851 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
H.2277  HD.2842 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to service animals and penalties for misrepresentation. The Judiciary.
S.2303  SD.2532 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2303) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Westport to grant 1 additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2419  HD.2206 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2420  HD.2587 By Representatives Kulik of Worthington and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Stephen Kulik, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish an annual program of education, self-evaluation and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals and to promote affordable community housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2480  HD.2638 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2535  HD.2863 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2615  HD.2225 By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
H.2616  HD.2251 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the cap on the dairy farm tax credit. Revenue.
H.2617  HD.2579 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to community investment tax credits. Revenue.
H.2650  HD.2852 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2650) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and Paul A. Schmid, III relative to taxation of certain solar or wind powered energy systems. Revenue.
S.2671  SD.2805 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2671) of Mark C. Montigny, Robert M. Koczera, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher M. Markey and other members of the General Court (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the city of New Bedford. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2683  HD.2253 By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2699  HD.2795 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2699) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promotion and regulation of zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2700  HD.2103 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Kay Khan and others relative to compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2715  HD.2338 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Stephen Kulik and others establishing an agricultural tourism study commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2717  HD.2211 By Representatives Walsh of Framingham and Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of Chris Walsh, Cory Atkins 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.2823  HD.3525 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2830  HD.3433 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of targeted employment area districts in gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2864  HD.3668 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
H.2926  HD.3461 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3033  HD.3413 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of federal law by sheriffs and certain correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3207  HD.2145 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to certified alcohol and drug free housing. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3278  HD.3108 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3278) of Nick Collins 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.3283  HD.3524 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3283) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the hiring preferences for veterans and surviving children of police officers and fire fighters who died in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.3323  HD.3032 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue.
H.3354  HD.3285 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3354) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to local aid distribution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3360  HD.3481 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Tackey Chan and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3361  HD.3511 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Tackey Chan and others relative to identifying Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups residing in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3385  HD.3028 By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3385) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to utilizing anaerobic digestion technology electric energy renewable generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3498  HD.2079 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. The Judiciary.
H.3507  HD.2069 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the cultivation of industrial hemp. Marijuana Policy.
H.3526  HD.1307 By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3526) of David M. Nangle and others relative to the real property tax exemptions of certain public and private institution of higher education and certain public charities. Revenue.
H.3582  HD.1044 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3582) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to charging or holding pharmacists or pharmacies responsible for certain fee related claims. The Judiciary.
H.3625  HD.3609 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3625) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
H.3643  HD.2497 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3643) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the hiring of veterans for state park ranger positions. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4166  HD.4268 By Representatives Silvia of Fall River and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to designate the boardwalk at Heritage State Park in the city of Fall River as the Robert Correia boardwalk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4337  HD.4622 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.