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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Peter J. Durant Republican - Worcester and Hampshire

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Assistant Minority Leader
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S.223  SD.235 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.347  SD.653 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance. Education.
S.510  SD.628 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws.
S.539  SD.1324 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Peter J. Durant, Daniel Seitz, and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
S.576  SD.415 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.577  SD.418 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.578  SD.419 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant, Christopher M. Markey and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.579  SD.421 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Peter J. Durant, Hannah Kane, Joseph D. McKenna, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.580  SD.423 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.581  SD.430 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.582  SD.431 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Ware river watershed advisory committee. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.729  SD.424 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 729) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to notify broker prior to termination of coverage. Financial Services.
S.730  SD.656 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 730) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption. Financial Services.
S.927  SD.238 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study. Higher Education.
S.977  SD.416 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., James C. Arena-DeRosa and others for legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades. Housing.
S.978  SD.625 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program. Housing.
S.979  SD.626 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year. Housing.
S.1074  SD.234 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1074) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to update proof of age documentation. The Judiciary.
S.1075  SD.661 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1075) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to Gardner District Court. The Judiciary.
S.1076  SD.1465 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to penalties for loan of money secured by weapons. The Judiciary.
S.1077  SD.2317 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain parity in legal services for small property owners by providing financial assistance to both local and statewide programs that serve eligible clients. The Judiciary.
S.1519  SD.428 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health.
S.1520  SD.1318 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Peter J. Durant, Susan E. Chester , and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.
S.1521  SD.1331 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1521) of Peter J. Durant and Julie Booras, for legislation to ensure municipal control in public health systems. Public Health.
H.1590  HD.1490 By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwaniec, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
S.1669  SD.237 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Peter J. Durant, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Joseph D. McKenna, Steven George Xiarhos and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1670  SD.420 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1670) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to permitting the manufacture and sale of sling shots. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1671  SD.432 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1671) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to repeal the firearms laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1672  SD.433 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1672) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to registration of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1673  SD.434 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to live firearm training requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1674  SD.437 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to pre-ban magazines. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1675  SD.629 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1675) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to further define sanctuary policies in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1676  SD.1453 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1676) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to repeal the nonresident ban on semiautomatic hunting. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1677  SD.1454 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to firearm identification card. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1678  SD.1469 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Peter J. Durant and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to the licensing of ammunition sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1679  SD.1471 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1830  SD.223 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1830) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by the vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookfield to continue employment of Herb Chaffee beyond the age of 65. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1831  SD.226 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Peter J. Durant, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1832  SD.231 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to allow Wayne Estes, a retired member of the Massachusetts DDS, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.
S.1833  SD.414 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Peace Corps creditable service. Public Service.
S.1834  SD.429 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
S.1966  SD.233 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to certain payments in property sales by nonprofit organizations. Revenue.
S.1967  SD.422 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1967) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to a bitcoin strategic reserve. Revenue.
S.1968  SD.425 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1968) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the small businesses operated on leased commonwealth property. Revenue.
S.2128  SD.229 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2129  SD.426 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2265  SD.427 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2265) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to extending customer service hours for ride share companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2381  SD.221 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2381) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to transfers of motor vehicles on death. Transportation.
S.2382  SD.236 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2382) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to designate certain portions of Route 9, Route 20 and Route 32 as the General Lafayette trail. Transportation.
S.2383  SD.410 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2383) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan memorial bridge. Transportation.
S.2384  SD.439 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2384) of Peter J. Durant relative to special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints. Transportation.
S.2385  SD.440 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2385) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.
S.2386  SD.441 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2386) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue firefighter motorcycle license plates. Transportation.
S.2462  SD.449 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2462) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2505  SD.222 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2505) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1517  SD.227 By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Julie Farrell, for legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
S.1518  SD.228 By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Julie Farrell, for legislation relative to fluoride in water warnings. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.