Assistant Minority Leader
Patrick.OConnor@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 419
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 419
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1646
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2175 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure forensic service integrity. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.2320 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to authorize the treasurer of Plymouth county to transfer certain funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | ||
| SD.2348 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal possession of rapid fire firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.2500 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure greater transparency at the GIC. Public Service. | ||
| HD.4486 | By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to further regulate certain opioids or any derivative thereof. The Judiciary. | ||
| HD.4822 | By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions by the General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the Council) to remove Timothy Q. Feeley from the office of Justice of the Superior Judicial Court of Essex County. The Judiciary. | ||
| S.42 | SD.592 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Todd M. Smola, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.52 | SD.1248 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.60 | SD.640 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Joan B. Lovely, Jose F. Tosado, Jack Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.64 | SD.583 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Michael O. Moore, Linda Dean Campbell, Jack Lewis, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.80 | HD.1493 | By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the establishment of an abuse registry for certain caretakers of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.88 | SD.1572 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to encouraging the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| H.102 | HD.712 | By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to require proof of residency for public benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.112 | SD.1028 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Attorney General Maura Healey, Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.130 | SD.374 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.137 | HD.143 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.140 | HD.325 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.142 | SD.168 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael O. Moore and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to graduate education for certain professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.192 | SD.1564 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Kay Khan, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.198 | SD.288 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.223 | SD.1905 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education. | |
| H.227 | HD.147 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to creating a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education. | |
| H.228 | HD.889 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination. Education. | |
| H.230 | HD.908 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students. Education. | |
| S.238 | SD.1573 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education. | |
| S.257 | SD.1958 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Education. | |
| H.264 | HD.77 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| H.265 | HD.78 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to ensure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| H.286 | HD.1823 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education. | |
| S.288 | SD.298 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Education. | |
| H.290 | HD.1430 | By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to ensure and maintain high education standards for students by the establishment of review committees for all educational disciplines. Education. | |
| S.294 | SD.1498 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the special education needs of children with dyslexia. Education. | |
| S.295 | SD.2011 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Joan B. Lovely, Kenneth I. Gordon, F. Jay Barrows, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education. | |
| S.308 | SD.1486 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education. | |
| S.311 | SD.1122 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through biliteracy. Education. | |
| S.313 | SD.26 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Tackey Chan, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dyslexia. Education. | |
| S.326 | SD.1998 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the foundation budget review commission. Education. | |
| S.330 | SD.1731 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Walter F. Timilty, Carole A. Fiola, Susan Williams Gifford, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education. | |
| H.330 | HD.166 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 330) of Chris Walsh and others relative to defining and providing screening for dyslexia for students. Education. | |
| S.336 | SD.977 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Harriette L. Chandler, John H. Rogers, Thomas M. McGee, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.342 | HD.1317 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for senior citizens. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.347 | SD.1280 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kate Hogan, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish regulations at rest homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.368 | HD.1052 | By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws. | |
| S.373 | SD.1791 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud. Election Laws. | |
| H.399 | HD.1814 | By Messrs. Calter of Kingston and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 399) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to implement a boating education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.400 | HD.1827 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 400) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the Mosquito Borne Disease Control Board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.401 | HD.130 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.401 | SD.2055 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the application for a convention of the states under article v of the constitution of the United States. Election Laws. | |
| H.403 | HD.136 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 403) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.404 | HD.138 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to reestablishing the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.405 | HD.141 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 405) of James M. Cantwell and Patrick M. O'Connor relative to the financing of Department of Environmental Protection dredging projects in harbors and inland waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.406 | HD.148 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of James M. Cantwell and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a public harbor dredging program with the Division of Waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.410 | SD.1348 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 410) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Sarah K. Peake, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to study the effects of coastal and ocean acidification and its existing and potential effects on species that are commercially harvested and grown along the Massachusetts coast. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.418 | HD.295 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.419 | HD.758 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.419 | SD.389 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Marjorie C. Decker, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.425 | SD.1828 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Carmine L. Gentile, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.433 | SD.402 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Anne M. Gobi, Susan Williams Gifford and John W. Scibak for legislation relative to bow and arrow hunting season. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.439 | HD.408 | By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.450 | SD.457 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.451 | SD.589 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jay R. Kaufman, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinator habitat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.457 | SD.1391 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, David M. Rogers, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.458 | HD.645 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.459 | SD.2001 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of Mark C. Montigny, Lori A. Ehrlich, Daniel J. Ryan, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.464 | SD.654 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Michael O. Moore, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Lewis, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.489 | SD.936 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 489) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Daniel J. Ryan, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.497 | HD.135 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services. | |
| H.498 | HD.137 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
| S.499 | SD.939 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services. | |
| H.500 | HD.1678 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services. | |
| S.502 | SD.987 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Harriette L. Chandler, Hannah Kane, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. | |
| S.504 | SD.1077 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dental benefit plan transparency and patients' Bill of Rights. Financial Services. | |
| S.505 | SD.1079 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Harriette L. Chandler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical loss ratio for insurance corporations. Financial Services. | |
| S.506 | SD.1081 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Patrick M. O'Connor and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| H.522 | HD.515 | By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| S.525 | SD.774 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to require insurance coverage for emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services. | |
| S.533 | SD.429 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 533) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services. | |
| H.536 | HD.450 | By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing contraceptive insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.539 | SD.853 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of John F. Keenan, Mathew Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Denise Provost and others for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services. | |
| S.540 | SD.911 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of John F. Keenan, Todd M. Smola, Michael J. Rodrigues, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services. | |
| S.547 | SD.587 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Chris Walsh, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services. | |
| S.549 | SD.1182 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services. | |
| S.550 | SD.367 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Paul R. Heroux, Jack Lewis and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to ensure transparency of health plan formularies. Financial Services. | |
| H.561 | HD.1850 | By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 561) of James M. Murphy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to eliminate penalty charges when cancelling motor vehicle insurance policies. Financial Services. | |
| H.572 | HD.565 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services. | |
| S.582 | SD.212 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services. | |
| H.583 | HD.1600 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 583) of John W. Scibak and others relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| S.583 | SD.213 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Colleen M. Garry, Alan Silvia, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to generic medications. Financial Services. | |
| S.584 | SD.214 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia A. Haddad, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services. | |
| S.591 | SD.1174 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services. | |
| S.599 | SD.1410 | By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of James T. Welch, John W. Scibak and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| H.602 | HD.433 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.606 | SD.981 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, Diana DiZoglio, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.615 | HD.1322 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.615 | SD.1027 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Eileen M. Donoghue, John W. Scibak, Richard J. Ross, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.629 | HD.2048 | By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to the public safety on certain college and university campuses in the Commonwealth. Higher Education. | |
| S.629 | SD.1278 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Thomas M. McGee, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.639 | HD.1922 | By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.639 | SD.250 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.640 | SD.252 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Jason M. Lewis, James M. Cantwell, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.643 | SD.1482 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.647 | SD.382 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure continued health insurance coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.652 | SD.923 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.654 | SD.1387 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Mark C. Montigny, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transfer of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.656 | SD.42 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Michael O. Moore, Danielle W. Gregoire, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.660 | HD.275 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 660) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to include mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing. | |
| S.672 | SD.1494 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 672) of Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support efforts to ensure that students from Massachusetts have access to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities. Higher Education. | |
| S.687 | SD.2047 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education. | |
| S.701 | SD.149 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty. Higher Education. | |
| H.731 | HD.1803 | By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. | |
| H.739 | HD.160 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service. The Judiciary. | |
| H.740 | HD.871 | By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary. | |
| S.765 | SD.685 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Michael D. Brady, Richard J. Ross, Danielle W. Gregoire, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary. | |
| S.787 | SD.992 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jose F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to freedom of speech and association. The Judiciary. | |
| H.795 | HD.1329 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary. | |
| H.873 | HD.1156 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary. | |
| S.880 | SD.621 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, F. Jay Barrows, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.912 | HD.1843 | By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of James M. Murphy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish penalties for landlords knowingly providing premises to be used for illegal drug purposes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.943 | SD.1175 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Karen E. Spilka, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to update privacy protections for personal electronic information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.999 | HD.1832 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to reward whistleblowers who contribute to the prosecution of individuals and businesses operating in the "underground economy". Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1000 | HD.144 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to the employment of certain youth sports referees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1005 | HD.632 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1007 | HD.1316 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1023 | SD.338 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1033 | SD.239 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Steven Ultrino, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1038 | HD.955 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1064 | HD.81 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1065 | HD.126 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1082 | HD.1795 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of Thomas J. Calter and others that cities and towns be authorized to establish community safe school funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1084 | SD.512 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Cynthia S. Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Barbara A. L'Italien, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1090 | SD.1026 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a center of excellence in community policing and behavioral health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.1098 | HD.781 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of James M. Cantwell and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Marshfield be authorized to withdraw from the Metropolitan Area Planning District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1103 | SD.1921 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1111 | SD.1223 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1111) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1112 | SD.1244 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1112) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1127 | SD.405 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Lewis, Thomas M. McGee, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1131 | HD.149 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health. | |
| H.1133 | HD.852 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to make assessments against power plants. Public Health. | |
| H.1143 | HD.728 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1145 | SD.1460 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1147 | HD.59 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1147) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to radiological emergency response funds under the control of the Department of Public Health. Public Health. | |
| S.1155 | SD.1636 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, John H. Rogers, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1159 | SD.949 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1168 | SD.985 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1168) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. McGee, Hannah Kane, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to re-establish the Brain Injury Commission. Public Health. | |
| S.1172 | SD.78 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to conduct a comprehensive study of oral injuries in school sports. Public Health. | |
| S.1175 | SD.539 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health. | |
| S.1186 | SD.2023 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of Julian Cyr, Jack Lewis, Sarah K. Peake, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HIV screening and prevention. Public Health. | |
| S.1191 | SD.866 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1191) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jay R. Kaufman, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Public Health. | |
| S.1192 | SD.1166 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize emergency medical services oversight. Public Health. | |
| S.1199 | SD.504 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1205 | SD.545 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. | |
| S.1215 | SD.228 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Steven Ultrino, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. Public Health. | |
| S.1221 | SD.275 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health. | |
| S.1222 | SD.284 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings. Public Health. | |
| S.1224 | SD.369 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1224) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Brian M. Ashe, Colleen M. Garry, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Public Health. | |
| H.1236 | HD.1211 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to the membership of the Department of Fire Services Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1237 | HD.1212 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to designating the position of State Fire Marshal as a Governor’s Cabinet position. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1245 | HD.1258 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1257 | SD.1135 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jose F. Tosado, Frank A. Moran, Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to contain health care costs and improve access to value based nurse practitioner care as recommended by the IOM and FTC. Public Health. | |
| S.1266 | SD.1748 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Michael F. Rush, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.1268 | HD.1123 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1268) of Paul R. Heroux and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of manufactured wood products and light weight wood frame truss assemblies, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1273 | SD.1465 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| S.1281 | SD.653 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1281) of Michael D. Brady, Louis L. Kafka, Diana DiZoglio, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for investigating construction practices and their impact on firefighter deaths. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1290 | SD.185 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Cynthia S. Creem, Jack Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1301 | SD.1025 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Ruth B. Balser, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to enhanced fire protection in new one and two family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1332 | SD.658 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Thomas M. McGee, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Brendan P. Crighton, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety in the transportation of students. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1332 | HD.885 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1332) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to providing continuing health insurance coverage for surviving children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| H.1359 | HD.860 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1359) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service. | |
| H.1361 | HD.1347 | By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.1362 | HD.937 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1368 | SD.293 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1374 | SD.742 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of James E. Timilty, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1386 | SD.863 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Michael D. Brady, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighters cessation program. Public Service. | |
| S.1396 | SD.1492 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1396) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Patrick M. O'Connor and Thomas J. Calter for legislation to authorize the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to Joseph Suppa. Public Service. | |
| S.1398 | SD.595 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1398) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Lewis, Thomas M. McGee, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service. | |
| S.1401 | SD.874 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Option (d) beneficiaries. Public Service. | |
| S.1403 | SD.890 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Eric P. Lesser, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to line of duty death benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1406 | SD.1220 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a group insurance commission under the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. Public Service. | |
| S.1407 | SD.1228 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Group Insurance Commission premium contributions. Public Service. | |
| S.1423 | SD.192 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of John F. Keenan, Michael F. Rush, James J. Dwyer, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase membership in the PRIM Board. Public Service. | |
| S.1424 | SD.220 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of John F. Keenan, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to GIC dental and vision benefits for municipal employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1425 | SD.851 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of John F. Keenan, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for payment in lieu of a disability allowance. Public Service. | |
| S.1426 | SD.25 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service. | |
| S.1434 | SD.59 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Michael O. Moore, Paul Larkham, Christopher Ryan, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retirement of MassPort officers. Public Service. | |
| H.1438 | HD.485 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining agreements with non-commissioned officers of the Department of State Police. Public Service. | |
| H.1443 | HD.763 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Daniel J. Ryan and others that provision be made for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service. | |
| H.1444 | HD.822 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1444) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to medical and physical fitness examinations for police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.1446 | HD.1138 | By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to establish the Robert T. Kilduff firefighters cancer network. Public Service. | |
| H.1455 | HD.1670 | By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.1469 | HD.783 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1470 | SD.531 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of James E. Timilty, Frank A. Moran, Jose F. Tosado, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the contraction of MRSA by public safety personnel. Public Service. | |
| S.1474 | SD.668 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of James E. Timilty, Frank A. Moran, Thomas M. McGee, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees. Public Service. | |
| S.1475 | SD.719 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of James E. Timilty, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| S.1481 | SD.875 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of James E. Timilty, Aaron Vega, Jack Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| S.1482 | SD.877 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1482) of James E. Timilty, Jack Lewis, Timothy R. Whelan, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retirement benefits of state police dispatchers. Public Service. | |
| H.1484 | HD.161 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1485 | HD.785 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of James M. Cantwell and others for an investigation by the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies relative to establishing a tax credit program for the development of new markets in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| H.1499 | HD.60 | By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue. | |
| H.1501 | HD.1382 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to closing off-shore tax haven loopholes. Revenue. | |
| S.1504 | SD.588 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1507 | SD.1333 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Julian Cyr, Sarah K. Peake, Dylan Fernandes and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts. Revenue. | |
| S.1516 | SD.1042 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1516) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Rady Mom, Walter F. Timilty, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue. | |
| S.1536 | SD.826 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Anne M. Gobi, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.1540 | HD.1920 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to promote energy efficiency by exempting certain equipment from the sales tax and exempting certain public construction projects from labor laws. Revenue. | |
| S.1545 | SD.158 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of John F. Keenan, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue. | |
| H.1597 | HD.1834 | By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of James M. Murphy, Bruce J. Ayers and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce the property tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren. Revenue. | |
| H.1601 | HD.399 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to tax return filing deadlines for business corporations. Revenue. | |
| H.1646 | HD.154 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1646) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to require that certain legislation enacted by the General Court and approved by the Governor contain fiscal notes or local mandate statements. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| H.1655 | HD.1738 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1655) of James M. Cantwell and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting aside the month of May as Huntington’s Disease awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1661 | HD.55 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1681 | HD.913 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1681) of Kay Khan and others relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1689 | SD.922 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1693 | HD.1239 | By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1693) of James M. Murphy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to designate Bell's Seasoning as the official seasoning of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1697 | HD.1147 | By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1697) of Jerald A. Parisella, Joan B. Lovely and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart first week in August as ice bucket challenge week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1713 | SD.370 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1713) of Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1736 | HD.1297 | By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1745 | HD.74 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to participation of customers in community empowerment contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1757 | SD.218 | By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patrick M. O'Connor, Alan Silvia and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1806 | HD.142 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1806) of James M. Cantwell and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to erect a marker on Route 3 designating Marshfield as the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow. Transportation. | |
| H.1817 | HD.773 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1817) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to voluntarily issue driver's licenses and special identification card designations to persons with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| S.1834 | SD.1294 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Julian Cyr, Marc R. Pacheco, Sarah K. Peake, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower communities to transition to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1837 | SD.1222 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1837) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Sarah K. Peake, Mathew Muratore, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the prompt decommissioning of nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1845 | SD.1113 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1845) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers of gas and electricity from paying for leaked and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1847 | SD.1727 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1847) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Frank I. Smizik, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the department of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1855 | SD.1674 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kenneth I. Gordon, Carmine L. Gentile, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1857 | SD.1491 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1858 | SD.197 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Michael D. Brady, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to utility data transparency and access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1859 | SD.1183 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1859) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael S. Day, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court relative to further regulating the Energy Facilities Siting Board within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1866 | SD.465 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Thomas M. McGee, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1867 | SD.1305 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1867) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Michael F. Rush, Angelo M. Scaccia and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prohibit misleading telemarketer calls to consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1876 | SD.1372 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Marc R. Pacheco, John W. Scibak, Michael D. Brady, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhancing RPS standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1878 | SD.1807 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1878) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to solar mobility systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1898 | SD.1328 | By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jack Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.1953 | HD.2200 | By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.1956 | HD.2114 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1956) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission known as the Brain Injury Commission (including members of the General Court) to review data concerning the epidemiology of brain injuries. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.1967 | HD.2301 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2021 | HD.2946 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to appointment, training and funding of school resource officers. Education. | |
| S.2030 | SD.1851 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Michael F. Rush, Jerald A. Parisella, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically needy veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2037 | Majority Report on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 2017 (submitted by the Governor pursuant to Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) An Act to reorganize the Department of Public Safety (House, No. 68) | ||
| S.2045 | SD.2086 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2045) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Danielle W. Gregoire, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement benefits for certain veterans. Public Service. | |
| S.2052 | SD.2112 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.2053 | SD.2157 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.2055 | HD.2891 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2055) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to allow the use of sunscreen in all public schools in the commonwealth. Education. | |
| H.2060 | HD.2898 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of John W. Scibak and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education. | |
| H.2074 | HD.2807 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.2076 | HD.2679 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of Ronald Mariano, Michelle M. DuBois and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a program to convert licensed nursing facilities to community-based residences. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.2091 | Majority Report on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 2017 (submitted by the Governor pursuant to Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) An Act to reorganize the information technology function of the Commonwealth to improve data security, safeguard privacy, and promote better service delivery (House, No. 3731) | ||
| S.2106 | Senate, June 29, 2017 -- Text of amendment (14) (offered by Senators Chang-Diaz and Forry) to the proposed Rules amendment (Senate, No. 2092) to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. | ||
| H.2108 | HD.2334 | By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2113 | HD.2382 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.2149 | Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (75) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 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.2164 | SD.2236 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2164) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts pollinators. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2166 | HD.2256 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services. | |
| S.2174 | SD.2332 | By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2174) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eileen M. Donoghue, RoseLee Vincent, Michael F. Rush, Frank I. Smizik and other members of the General Court that provision be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2185 | HD.2691 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to access to generic medications and pharmacy reimbursements for the cost of drugs, medical products or devices. Financial Services. | |
| S.2195 | Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #23 (Senator McGee) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185) | ||
| H.2197 | HD.2716 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to dental service corporations. Financial Services. | |
| S.2198 | Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #156 (Welch) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185) | ||
| S.2199 | Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #99 (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185) | ||
| H.2210 | HD.2927 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.2216 | Senate, November 8, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #143 (Senator Rodrigues et al) to the Senate Committee Bill furthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health care (Senate, No. 2202) | ||
| S.2219 | Senate, November 9, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #65 (Senator Friedman et al) to the Senate Committee Bill furthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health care (Senate, No. 2202) | ||
| H.2244 | HD.2526 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others for legislation to exclude certain veterans’ benefits in calculating housing assistance benefits. Housing. | |
| H.2253 | HD.2663 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to visitation rights of grandparents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2266 | SD.2417 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2266) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger, Eileen M. Donoghue, Paul R. Feeney, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to prevent bureaucratic overreach in the collection of student debt. Higher Education. | |
| S.2267 | SD.2437 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2267) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2277 | HD.2842 | By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to service animals and penalties for misrepresentation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2289 | HD.2773 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to criminalizing sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2311 | SD.2494 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2332 | HD.2870 | By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2336 | SD.2428 | By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Andres X. Vargas, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2373 | HD.2291 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2373) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.2379 | SD.2545 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, David F. DeCoste, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to finance fishing and farming investment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2419 | HD.2206 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.2436 | HD.2741 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2436) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to prohibiting the transfer of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses without the approval of the patients, guardian, or person legally responsible for the patient. Public Health. | |
| H.2447 | HD.2732 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the fees charged for the certification of firefighters as emergency medical technicians. Public Health. | |
| H.2457 | HD.2389 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health. | |
| H.2480 | HD.2638 | By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health. | |
| H.2515 | HD.2154 | By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to disability benefits for incapacitated public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2525 | HD.2935 | By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Daniel Cullinane and others relative to the composition of the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service. | |
| H.2530 | HD.2989 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2530) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize employees of the South Shore Charter School to join the state employees retirement system. Public Service. | |
| H.2540 | HD.2387 | By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Dylan Fernandes and others relative to joint purchasing group committee membership. Public Service. | |
| H.2563 | HD.2446 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2563) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the retirement benefits of state police dispatchers. Public Service. | |
| H.2568 | HD.2848 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to Group Insurance Commission healthcare premium contributions. Public Service. | |
| H.2569 | HD.2867 | By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to out of pocket health expenses for active and retired employees, their dependents and survivors. Public Service. | |
| H.2603 | HD.2786 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue. | |
| H.2615 | HD.2225 | By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2683 | HD.2253 | By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2767 | HD.2523 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2767) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to establishing the office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services in the Governor’s cabinet. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2768 | HD.2525 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2769 | HD.2528 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2769) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to the appointment of veterans’ agents and service officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2770 | HD.2529 | By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2770) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others for legislation to allocate tax credits for projects sponsored by nonprofits to provide permanent housing for formerly homeless veterans in service-based multifamily property and projects. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2800 | HD.3221 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to require the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.2814 | HD.3618 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to amending certain statutes pertaining to data security breaches and calling for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on cybersecurity to assess the various threats across the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2815 | HD.3065 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2815) of Nick Collins and others relative to the licensing of refrigeration technicians working on residential or light commercial refrigeration systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2821 | HD.3072 | By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standards for medical gas piping systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2823 | HD.3525 | By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.2842 | HD.3156 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the minimum about of school aid available to municipalities. Education. | |
| H.2872 | HD.3451 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to develop screening procedures for students for dyslexia and other potential indicators of neurological learning disabilities. Education. | |
| H.2906 | HD.3363 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2906) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2933 | HD.3640 | By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2933) of Jack Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2960 | HD.3059 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services. | |
| H.2995 | HD.3235 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2995) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education. | |
| H.3001 | HD.3432 | By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a board of directors at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center . Higher Education. | |
| H.3043 | HD.3182 | By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Josh S. Cutler and Patrick M. O'Connor relative to increasing penalties for hit and run motor vehicle accidents. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3104 | HD.3138 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3104) of Joan Meschino and others relative to court review of case plans involving child custody. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3105 | HD.3161 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Joan Meschino and others relative to the definition of custody in care and protection of children proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3236 | HD.3457 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3236) of Sean Garballey and others relative to autism training for medical specialists. Public Health. | |
| H.3237 | HD.3455 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health. | |
| H.3241 | HD.3036 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3241) of Kate Hogan and others relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health. | |
| H.3278 | HD.3108 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3278) of Nick Collins and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service. | |
| H.3279 | HD.3112 | By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Nick Collins and others relative to cancer related disability or death retirement benefits for survivors of certain fire fighters. Public Service. | |
| H.3283 | HD.3524 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3283) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the hiring preferences for veterans and surviving children of police officers and fire fighters who died in the line of duty. Public Service. | |
| H.3289 | HD.3014 | By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the employment of retired firefighters as training instructors by the Department of Fire Services. Public Service. | |
| H.3358 | HD.3681 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to financial information contained in certificates of eligibility in applications for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3359 | HD.3635 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of James M. Cantwell and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the feasibility of establishing a municipal building finance authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3386 | HD.3043 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3386) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to municipal access to energy consumption data. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3391 | HD.3239 | By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3476 | HD.2690 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to school services for certain 22 year-old students. Education. | |
| H.3495 | HD.2240 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3495) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize taxable inhabitants to recover certain litigation expenses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3503 | HD.3002 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3503) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require gas stations to provide air compressors for free public use and establishing a hotline at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for consumers to report non-compliance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.3528 | HD.3278 | By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3528) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3627 | HD.2318 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3627) of David F. DeCoste, Patrick M. O'Connor and Timothy R. Whelan that general obligation bonds not be used to fund the installation of athletic fields or playgrounds constructed with crumb rubber. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3658 | HD.3902 | By Representatives Murphy of Weymouth and Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy, Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to designate a certain park in the town of Hingham as the Eugene F. Creedon memorial park. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3690 | HD.1569 | By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation be authorized to create and maintain a fund for the insurance of shares and deposits of members of the Central Credit Union Fund, Inc. Financial Services. | |
| H.3803 | HD.4077 | By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others relative to the finances of the Massport Community Advisory Committee. Transportation. | |
| H.3944 | HD.4208 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to access of level 1 sex offender information by the Department of Early Education and Care, pre-kindergarten schools and certain child care programs or providers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.4034 | HD.4226 | By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore and others for legislation to authorize the treasurer of Plymouth County to transfer certain funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4151 | HD.4432 | By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to assure net neutrality by Internet service providers and the equal treatment of data on the Internet, and to prohibit discrimination or charge disparity of user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4168 | HD.4482 | By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.4337 | HD.4622 | By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.4363 | HD.4682 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| H.4378 | HD.4684 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as school resource officers. Education. | |
| H.4541 | HD.4664 | By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others that the Department of Developmental Services be authorized to incorporate an employment program within the Community Based Day Support Services programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.4981 | HD.5202 | By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Boncore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kevin G. Honan, Joseph A. Boncore and others relative to the election of board members of local housing authorities. Housing. | |
| S.1196 | SD.1199 | By Mr. Eldridge (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Maura Flynn and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce the risk of skin cancer and excessive UV exposure in children. Public Health. This bill is by request. * | |
| H.2727 | HD.2746 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Michael Rossi and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities. Transportation. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.