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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Patrick M. O'Connor Republican - First Plymouth and Norfolk

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Assistant Minority Leader
Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for S.22  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2083 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to a lease for the bathing beach bathhouse facility and surrounding grounds located on Otis Street in Hingham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.68  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.720 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to SNAP nutritional reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.69  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1629 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of disabled individuals living in group homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.90  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.558 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Ryan C. Fattman and Josh S. Cutler for legislation relative to project density and affordable housing. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.91  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.560 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 91) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to 40B projects built near historical housing. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.145  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1747 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish nonmanufacturing seller liability. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.303  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2058 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to increase substance abuse prevention and education in public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.468  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.529 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman, James M. Murphy, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.469  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1019 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the positioning of compressor stations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.470  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1698 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Sheila C. Harrington, Jason M. Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court banning the sale of cats and dogs in commercial pet shops. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.572  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.855 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James M. Cantwell, Steven S. Howitt, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.573  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1799 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 573) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to transportation network companies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.540 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.737  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.542 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the oversight of affordable housing developments. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.562 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to 40B use restrictions. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.739  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.563 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to 40B project lists. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.740  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1916 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to study the feasibility of increasing adult disabled housing stock. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.741  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1992 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to require 40B cost certification. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.742  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1994 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 742) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to 40B subsidies. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.920  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.548 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 920) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation relative to penalties for failing to stop during a police pursuit. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.921  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.672 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.922  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.769 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 922) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to level-three sex offender residency restrictions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.923  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.771 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a special commission relative to the uniformity of sex offender residency restrictions in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.924  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.918 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the safety of seniors in assisted living facilities. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.925  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1650 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to strengthen punishments for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1032  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.726 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1032) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the documentation of contracted workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1078  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1711 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1078) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the marketing and visibility of recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1079  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1725 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Patrick M. O'Connor and James M. Cantwell for legislation to create a cannabis control commission. Marijuana Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1080  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1730 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to municipal control over recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1252  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.555 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1252) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to air monitoring stations and natural gas compression stations. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1253  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.712 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and James M. Cantwell for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1254  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.751 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to create a special commission to study the prevalence and prevention of child lead poisoning. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1255  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2031 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Thomas M. McGee, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1349  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.553 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1350  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1717 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of children in school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1441  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1485 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1588  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.297 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and James M. Cantwell for legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1589  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.518 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1589) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and James M. Cantwell for legislation to establish a tax credit for child care. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1590  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.519 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1590) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying college tuition. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1591  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.521 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1591) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1592  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.524 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tax exemption for municipalities paying for gas. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1593  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.526 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1593) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish a tax credit for small bussinesses. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1594  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.547 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1595  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.564 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1596  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.604 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1596) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and James M. Murphy for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1597  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.626 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1597) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to exclude small businesses from personal property tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1598  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.657 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and Josh S. Cutler for legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1599  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.660 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for teachers purchasing supplies. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1600  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.715 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a local option to exempt fishermen from property taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1601  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1138 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to exempted accommodations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1602  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1150 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Ryan C. Fattman and Josh S. Cutler for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1603  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2013 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1748  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.331 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to taxes and fee transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1749  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1882 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Patrick M. O'Connor and James M. Cantwell for legislation to establish a special commission to study the feasibility of incorporating conductive concrete in future public works projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1868  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.752 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1868) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Barbara A. L'Italien, Donald F. Humason, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1969  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.534 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1969) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sheila C. Harrington, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study the feasibility of rapid transit systems. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1970  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.535 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Russell E. Holmes for legislation relative to rapid transit systems. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1971  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1445 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2086  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2227 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of police captain in the Town of Hull from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2331 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2208) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the scheduling of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2237  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2409 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2237) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to safe internet access in schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2239  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2404 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Smitty Pignatelli, Diana DiZoglio, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a newborn health and safe sleep pilot program. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2272  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2430 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2272) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish an early retirement incentive for Charles Mark Brown. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2566  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2691 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2566) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the Town of Hull to authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair or Clerk of the Town of Hull local licensing authority to issue one day alcohol, common victualler and/or entertainment licenses. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2582  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2696 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance and the town of Hingham to grant certain easements upon certain land located in the town of Hingham. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2700  Senate, December 31, 2018 -- Substituted by amendment (Senator O'Connor) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2566.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3743  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3848 By Representative Cantwell of Marshfield and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell, Patrick M. O'Connor and others relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4915  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5152 By Representative Murphy of Weymouth and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4915) of James M. Murphy, Patrick M. O'Connor and Ronald Mariano (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the retirement board of the town of Weymouth be authorized to pay a certain retirement benefit to the surviving spouse of fallen officer Michael Chesna of the police department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2225  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2353 By Mr. O'Connor (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2225) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cinzi Lavin for legislation to create the title of musician laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2226  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2301 By Mr. O'Connor (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2226) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Vincent J. D'Andrea for legislation relative to the issuance of motorcycle permits for persons under the age of eighteen. Transportation. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.