Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov
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Boston, MA, 02133
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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| HD.3745 | By Representatives Uyterhoeven of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly for legislation to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville. Election Laws. | ||
| S.67 | SD.1974 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.75 | SD.501 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.76 | SD.507 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.77 | SD.512 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.83 | SD.2086 | By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Barry R. Finegold, Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities for the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.84 | SD.1120 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Robyn K. Kennedy, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.85 | SD.63 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.86 | SD.185 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 86) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.93 | SD.1967 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 93) of Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure parity in social work licensure. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.94 | SD.2033 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 94) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.142 | SD.793 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.145 | SD.312 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.148 | SD.1857 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.160 | HD.3336 | By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.160 | SD.2240 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.175 | SD.1473 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.180 | HD.827 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.182 | SD.766 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of John F. Keenan, Cynthia Stone Creem, Patricia D. Jehlen and Mark C. Montigny for legislation related to deceptive advertising. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.197 | SD.1504 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, John H. Rogers, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.205 | HD.1923 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 205) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the emergency aid for elderly and disabled residents assistance program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.239 | SD.1372 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.245 | SD.857 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.246 | SD.2067 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
| S.257 | SD.2312 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of John J. Cronin, Simon Cataldo, Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions. Education. | |
| S.261 | SD.1013 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education. | |
| S.268 | SD.2199 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. | |
| S.288 | SD.2008 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education. | |
| S.290 | SD.2047 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education. | |
| S.300 | SD.2056 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools. Education. | |
| S.301 | SD.667 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.306 | SD.1306 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education. | |
| S.307 | SD.1313 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of Jason M. Lewis and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a Special Commission to Re-Imagine School Assessment and Accountability. Education. | |
| S.338 | SD.2057 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education. | |
| S.344 | SD.387 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education. | |
| S.350 | SD.1252 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.1819 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education. | |
| S.365 | SD.446 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation relative to LGBT and HIV positive seniors in the commonwealth. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.391 | SD.2134 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.393 | SD.2150 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.396 | SD.924 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.406 | SD.2268 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.410 | SD.1458 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws. | |
| S.428 | SD.1037 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws. | |
| S.433 | SD.391 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.452 | SD.1214 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.475 | SD.142 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.477 | SD.145 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of James B. Eldridge, Hannah Kane, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.479 | SD.148 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.481 | SD.2366 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.519 | SD.1010 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.520 | SD.1320 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 520) of Jason M. Lewis, John Barrett, III, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.521 | SD.1340 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 521) of Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.526 | SD.696 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.534 | HD.1783 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education. | |
| S.540 | SD.1729 | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Susan L. Moran, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.549 | SD.1393 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.550 | SD.1395 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.553 | SD.843 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lydia Edwards, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.596 | HD.2002 | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Steven Ultrino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| S.596 | SD.1994 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. | |
| S.607 | SD.758 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Brendan P. Crighton, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services. | |
| H.614 | HD.1175 | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) 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.626 | HD.2245 | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.626 | SD.1720 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 626) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation for a right of first refusal for foreclosed property (Foreclosure TOPA). Financial Services. | |
| S.627 | SD.2186 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish protections and accountability for TNC and DNC workers consumers and communities (EPA). Financial Services. | |
| S.628 | SD.1221 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 628) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services. | |
| H.637 | HD.3515 | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the rights of persons who identify as LGBTQI in transparency and accountability. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.645 | HD.2344 | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 645) 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. | |
| S.645 | SD.1130 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Cindy F. Friedman, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to out-of-network billing. Financial Services. | |
| S.646 | SD.1132 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
| H.648 | HD.2564 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.649 | HD.2201 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.650 | HD.2225 | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 650) of Thomas M. Stanley, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.653 | SD.909 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Adam Gomez, Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services. | |
| S.666 | SD.1162 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Marc R. Pacheco, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Financial Services. | |
| H.669 | HD.590 | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws. | |
| S.672 | SD.1160 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Joan B. Lovely, Marc R. Pacheco, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to maternal postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services. | |
| S.675 | SD.1862 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services. | |
| S.707 | SD.1802 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services. | |
| S.708 | SD.2201 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services. | |
| S.726 | SD.259 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to protect the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.740 | SD.778 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.744 | SD.2182 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.748 | SD.1126 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Richard M. Haggerty, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.749 | SD.2232 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.760 | SD.2229 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.763 | SD.1285 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.768 | SD.971 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.770 | SD.975 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Steven Ultrino and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.782 | SD.1638 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.816 | SD.2092 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | |
| S.817 | SD.81 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| S.819 | SD.495 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education. | |
| S.823 | SD.1946 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.835 | SD.691 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education. | |
| S.855 | SD.674 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program. Housing. | |
| S.856 | SD.1169 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing. | |
| S.864 | SD.1082 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing. | |
| S.867 | SD.2276 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Lydia Edwards and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to ensure protections for residents in condominium conversions. Housing. | |
| S.870 | SD.1562 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the housing development incentive program. Housing. | |
| S.872 | SD.2368 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Mike Connolly, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable local options for tenant protections. Housing. | |
| H.886 | HD.3316 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of David M. Rogers, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.890 | SD.1535 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. | |
| S.927 | SD.750 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. | |
| S.931 | SD.815 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. The Judiciary. | |
| S.940 | SD.1907 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to judicial supervision to promote child well-being. The Judiciary. | |
| S.942 | SD.428 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Brendan P. Crighton, Cynthia Stone Creem, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary. | |
| S.953 | SD.1079 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary. | |
| S.954 | SD.1644 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure integrity in juvenile interrogations. The Judiciary. | |
| S.956 | SD.1592 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary. | |
| S.979 | SD.1168 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kelly W. Pease, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. | |
| S.982 | SD.1795 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.997 | SD.506 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 997) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary. | |
| S.998 | SD.744 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Adam Gomez, Patricia D. Jehlen and Lydia Edwards for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1045 | SD.752 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1046 | SD.1623 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to prevent human trafficking and improve the health and safety of sex workers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1049 | SD.1960 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Liz Miranda, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to diversion for primary caretakers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1053 | SD.2393 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1108 | SD.392 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit body size discrimination. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1158 | SD.1087 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1656 | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Lydia Edwards, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1181 | SD.2331 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1181) of Paul R. Feeney, Liz Miranda, Jacob R. Oliveira, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1195 | HD.213 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1200 | SD.2032 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1202 | HD.3327 | By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1242 | SD.430 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1247 | SD.1129 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1261 | SD.1736 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1273 | SD.762 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of John C. Velis, Mark C. Montigny, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1280 | SD.365 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1280) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1304 | HD.3922 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1304) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing. | |
| S.1330 | SD.264 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| S.1331 | SD.265 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | |
| S.1333 | SD.315 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health. | |
| S.1334 | SD.603 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accelerate improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1335 | SD.1966 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the regulations governing licensed birth centers in Massachusetts. Public Health. | |
| S.1353 | SD.445 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer PrEP. Public Health. | |
| S.1391 | SD.2026 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1391) of Edward J. Kennedy and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks. Public Health. | |
| S.1415 | SD.2401 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| S.1416 | SD.2106 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Mark C. Montigny, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health. | |
| S.1433 | SD.2060 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to stroke data reporting. Public Health. | |
| S.1457 | SD.1327 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Public Health. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1491 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Paul J. Donato, Michael J. Barrett, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. | |
| S.1477 | SD.1528 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1493 | SD.1406 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1494 | SD.1441 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1505 | SD.1350 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1506 | SD.2090 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1506) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1508 | SD.1455 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1508) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to strengthen gun control. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1509 | SD.1469 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, John F. Keenan, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1510 | SD.1937 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1541 | SD.1039 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Adam Gomez and others for legislation to strengthen visitation rights of incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1542 | SD.1041 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1545 | SD.1054 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1546 | SD.1379 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Liz Miranda, William N. Brownsberger and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1547 | SD.1739 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lydia Edwards and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to parole review for aging incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1548 | SD.2071 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Liz Miranda, William N. Brownsberger and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a correctional inspector general office. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1582 | SD.1008 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1582) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to media access and transparency in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1638 | SD.220 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1680 | SD.1125 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos, David F. DeCoste and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service. | |
| H.1690 | HD.3625 | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1702 | SD.1049 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1702) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins, Samantha Montaño, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
| S.1723 | SD.1747 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1723) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize independent retirement boards to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service. | |
| H.1731 | HD.3657 | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1771 | SD.1982 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| S.1784 | SD.1114 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to estate tax reform. Revenue. | |
| S.1788 | SD.508 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore corporate tax rates. Revenue. | |
| S.1792 | SD.2010 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1792) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a child and family tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1793 | SD.2122 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1793) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase family stabilization through the earned income tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1798 | SD.1224 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1798) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue. | |
| S.1799 | SD.1226 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1801 | SD.1596 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the charitable deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1823 | SD.2082 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1823) of Paul R. Feeney and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to expand the child tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1835 | SD.677 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Adam Gomez, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue. | |
| H.1849 | HD.2814 | By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1858 | SD.918 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to excessive executive compensation. Revenue. | |
| H.1862 | HD.1421 | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1862) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to workforce data accessibility. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1865 | SD.1166 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the intent of the Fair Share Amendment. Revenue. | |
| S.1866 | SD.1167 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent high-income tax avoidance. Revenue. | |
| S.1867 | SD.1281 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1867) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to safeguard fair share amendment revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1875 | SD.1038 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Julian Cyr, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue. | |
| H.1915 | HD.2255 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1915) of Jay D. Livingstone, Tram T. Nguyen and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the definition of employee under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1925 | SD.1541 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| H.1958 | HD.1470 | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1963 | SD.131 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of James B. Eldridge, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Mike Connolly and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| S.1976 | SD.268 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1978 | SD.316 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1978) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1979 | SD.661 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1990 | SD.1066 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2014 | SD.1208 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2024 | SD.2017 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2093 | SD.1991 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2104 | SD.2038 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2104) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2113 | SD.505 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2120 | SD.1512 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar rooftop energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2148 | HD.3747 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Mindy Domb and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health. | |
| S.2207 | SD.1415 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation. | |
| S.2217 | SD.1190 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) of Brendan P. Crighton, Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. | |
| S.2227 | SD.2337 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2227) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. | |
| H.2319 | HD.3779 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2365 | SD.500 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means. | |
| S.2425 | Senate, July 24, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (Senate, No. 2207),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2425). | ||
| S.2429 | An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification | ||
| S.2474 | Senate, October 19, -- 2023 The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, John H. Rogers, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2474). | ||
| S.2478 | The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 360) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to digital right to repair, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2478). | ||
| S.2480 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer PrEP (Senate, No. 1353),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2480). | ||
| S.2481 | Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 1381),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2481). | ||
| S.2491 | Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2492 | Senate, October 30, 2023 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2492). | ||
| S.2499 | An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency | ||
| H.2504 | HD.3725 | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Mindy Domb and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to public pension fund divestment from climate risk investments and negative economic impacts from carbon producing industries. Public Service. | |
| S.2520 | An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency | ||
| S.2527 | Senate, December 21, 2023 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3927) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to assisted living facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2527). | ||
| S.2528 | SD.2673 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression. Education. | |
| S.2564 | Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564). | ||
| S.2589 | Senate, February 15, 2024 --The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Carol A. Doherty, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2589) | ||
| S.2594 | Senate, February 29, 2024 --The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 922) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to probation violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1007) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to probation violations; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to probation violations, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594). | ||
| S.2604 | Senate, February 29, 2024 --The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the right, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2604). | ||
| S.2619 | An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | ||
| H.2630 | HD.3384 | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. | |
| S.2661 | March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to providing for diabetes management in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the administration of diabetes medication; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to student representative voting rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Ultrino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Steven Ultrino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2661). | ||
| S.2662 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to strengthen the evaluation process for proposed new charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the net school spending cap; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Michael O. Moore and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to local approval for charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Susan L. Moran, Vanna Howard and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662). | ||
| S.2663 | March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663). | ||
| S.2664 | March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664). | ||
| S.2667 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of John J. Cronin, Simon Cataldo, Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667). | ||
| S.2673 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673). | ||
| S.2682 | March 11, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2682). | ||
| S.2686 | An Act relative to healthy youth | ||
| S.2694 | Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2707 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2709 | April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709). | ||
| S.2728 | April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 520) of Jason M. Lewis, John Barrett, III, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2728). | ||
| S.2734 | April 22, 2024 --- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2734). | ||
| S.2741 | April 22, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote social-emotional learning; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Barry R. Finegold and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2741). | ||
| H.2747 | HD.2857 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue. | |
| S.2756 | An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services | ||
| S.2761 | May 2, 2024 -- The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lydia Edwards, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to the regulation and availability of cottage foods, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2761). | ||
| S.2799 | An Act making voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions | ||
| S.2802 | Senate, May 23, 2024 -- Text of amendment (802) (offered by Senator Montigny) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
| S.2820 | Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820). | ||
| S.2821 | Senate, June 13, 2024The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821). | ||
| S.2839 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839). | ||
| S.2845 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- Text of amendment (242) (offered by Senator Comerford) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2834) to the Senate Bill relative to the Affordable Housing Act | ||
| S.2848 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- Text of amendment (301) (offered by Senator Miranda) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2834) to the Senate Bill relative to the Affordable Housing Act | ||
| S.2864 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (474) (offered by Senator Crighton) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| S.2868 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (351) (offered by Senator Lewis) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| S.2883 | Senate, July 22, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (Senate, No. 1506),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2883). | ||
| S.2927 | Senate, August 8, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2927). | ||
| H.2963 | HD.2091 | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2963) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue. | |
| H.2974 | HD.2933 | By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of Tommy Vitolo, David M. Rogers and others relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue. | |
| H.2987 | HD.3567 | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Ruth B. Balser, Patricia D. Jehlen and Rebecca L. Rausch for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart March 10 as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3266 | HD.1042 | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Christine P. Barber, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation. | |
| H.3689 | HD.3348 | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3742 | HD.4180 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3742) of Christine P. Barber, Patricia D. Jehlen and Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3743 | HD.4181 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3743) of Christine P. Barber, Patricia D. Jehlen and Erika Uyterhoeven (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3745 | HD.4182 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3745) of Christine P. Barber, Patricia D. Jehlen and Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3776 | HD.4217 | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3776) of Christine P. Barber and Patricia D. Jehlen (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3851 | HD.4124 | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to provide funding of certain collective bargaining agreements. Public Service. | |
| H.3873 | HD.3289 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the development of mixed income social housing to be administered by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority. Housing. | |
| H.3929 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.3956 | HD.3646 | By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4043 | HD.4456 | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and Michelle L. Ciccolo that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall convey to the town of Winchester certain land in said town for the purpose of facilitating a transit-oriented development including affordable housing. Transportation. | |
| H.4100 | An Act relative to salary range transparency | ||
| H.4109 | An Act relative to salary range transparency | ||
| H.4131 | An Act relative to acceptance of certain types of identification to purchase alcohol in Massachusetts | ||
| H.4178 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4193 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | ||
| H.4356 | An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES) | ||
| H.4359 | An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology | ||
| H.4360 | An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts | ||
| H.4396 | An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | ||
| H.4433 | An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities | ||
| H.4566 | An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options | ||
| H.4649 | Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House No. 4465) [Local Approval Received]. May 16, 2024. | ||
| H.4819 | An Act to mandate the review of climate risk in order to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers | ||
| H.4841 | An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors | ||
| H.4890 | The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890). | ||
| H.5033 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.