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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Patricia D. Jehlen Democrat - Second Middlesex

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  Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 424
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1578
Fax:
617-722-1117
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1867 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of safe recreation in public waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.54  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.881 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan, Denise Andrews, James M. Murphy and others for legislation to establish a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct-care workforce. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.55  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.978 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.106  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1004 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.238  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.870 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Patricia D. Jehlen, David M. Rogers, Benjamin Swan and John W. Scibak for legislation to regard sign language proficiency for certain teachers and educational interpreters. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.239  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.907 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to include transitory student enrollment in the calculation of aide under Chapter 70. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.240  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.911 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to charter school enrollment. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.241  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1514 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Anne M. Gobi, Denise Provost, Aaron Vega and others for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.290  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.863 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of elders with hoarding disorder. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.291  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.878 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, William N. Brownsberger, Martha M. Walz, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.292  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.887 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christopher G. Fallon, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equal choice a cost savings in health care. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.293  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.900 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 293) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jonathan Hecht, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the development of small house nursing homes in the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.294  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.903 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, Sal N. DiDomenico, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an advisory committee on residential care facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.295  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.921 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Colleen M. Garry, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Acute Care Advisory Committee. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.446  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1021 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael Barrett for legislation to provide greater fairness in insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.447  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1447 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sean Garballey, Jason M. Lewis, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate executive compensation at mutual insurance companies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.521  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.886 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 521) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, Jonathan Hecht, James M. Murphy and others for legislation to regard MassHealth applications. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.522  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.905 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 522) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christopher G. Fallon, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate age discrimination in the MassHealth program. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.581  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.913 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts . Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.601  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1541 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 601) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court that provision be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the need for accessible homes for the elderly, returning veterans with disabilities, and families that include persons with disabilities. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.864  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.985 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to restore fairness in the unemployment insurance law for workers in temporary jobs. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.865  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1441 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 865) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to parental leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.911  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1014 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Katherine M. Clark for legislation relative to the rights of persons receiving services from program or facilities of the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.912  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1017 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 912) of Patricia D. Jehlen and John W. Scibak to create a create a special commission to promote a recovery-focus in the mental health system. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.952  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1488 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Louis L. Kafka, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1050  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2440 By Ms. Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Denise Provost and others relative to mammography services and breast cancer early detection for medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1139  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1428 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1139) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Ellen Story, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce health care costs through extraordinary medical placement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1193  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.981 By Representative Balser of Newton and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1193) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the treatment of certain mentally ill persons alleged to have committed assault and battery. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1232  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.884 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1232) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul McMurtry, Sal N. DiDomenico, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the cost of living adjustment (cola) base. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1233  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.912 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to part-time higher education faculty eligibility in the state retirement system. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1342  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.872 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul McMurtry, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1343  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1501 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Denise Provost for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1491  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1476 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Benjamin Swan, Robert M. Koczera, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to require the disclosure of public funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1767  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.968 By Ms. Story of Amherst and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1767) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further define comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1804  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1909 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1804) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to further regulate the use of psychoactive drugs on distressed patients. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1949  Senate, Thursday, December 5, 2013 – Text of the Senate amendment (Senators Jehlen and Donnelly) to the House Bill directing the Somerville Retirement Board to retire Mario Oliveira, a police officer of the city of Somerville (House, No. 3654).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1984  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1977 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Denise Provost for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Debra Saverse, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2035  Regional Transportation Ballot Initiatives
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2047  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1397 By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2047) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2067  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3433 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to establish a division of indoor environments within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2084  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2613 By Representative Sciortino of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2084) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Patricia D. Jehlen and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to develop criteria and provide recommendations for removing barriers to cost-effective health care. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2413  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2196 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2413) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sharon Jones, an employee of the Department of Environmental Protection. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2601  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2554 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for certain persons sixty-five years of age or older. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3285  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3277 By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3285) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the issuance of motor vehicle driver’s licenses to persons ineligible for social security cards . Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3440  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3601 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Marie Alito, an employee of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3450  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3614 By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3450) of Denise Provost, Patricia Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the mayor of the city of Somerville be authorized to posthumously appoint Sean A. Collier a police officer in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3651  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3833 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Medford for municipal purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3654  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3855 By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to retire Mario Oliveira, a police officer of said city. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3919  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4098 By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3919) of Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) relative to the charter of the city of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4078  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4241 By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4078) of Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to increase the residential real property exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4095  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4216 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4095) of Paul J. Donato and Patricia D. Jehlen (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to extend the authority of the traffic commission to include public off-street parking areas. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.