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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Paul W. Mark Democrat - Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire

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S.34  SD.1343 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.42  SD.875 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
S.67  SD.1974 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.75  SD.501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.76  SD.507 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.77  SD.512 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.84  SD.1120 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Robyn K. Kennedy, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.85  SD.63 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.104  SD.239 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.148  SD.1857 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.160  SD.2240 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.184  SD.2118 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 184) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.190  SD.2140 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to prohibit inhumane feline declawing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.246  SD.2067 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.
S.261  SD.1013 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.
S.263  SD.1751 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education.
S.268  SD.2199 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education.
S.274  SD.1697 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.
S.301  SD.667 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.318  SD.1826 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.
S.344  SD.387 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education.
S.379  SD.1244 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
S.380  SD.1245 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.
H.387  HD.187 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.397  SD.877 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Pavel M. Payano, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.
H.401  HD.2701 By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 401) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by pub breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.406  SD.2268 By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Anne M. Gobi, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.
S.442  SD.1721 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 442) of Susan L. Moran and Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to examining the potential negative environmental and economic impacts caused by the discharge of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.447  HD.651 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.
H.474  HD.2806 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees. Education.
S.478  SD.147 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.479  SD.148 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.487  SD.1144 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.519  SD.1010 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.521  SD.1340 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 521) of Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.542  SD.1749 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Susan L. Moran and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to establish safe paint stewardship. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.549  SD.1393 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.551  SD.1482 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.590  SD.2266 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of John C. Velis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.606  SD.650 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mathew J. Muratore and Danillo A. Sena for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits. Financial Services.
H.626  HD.2245 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.627  SD.2186 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish protections and accountability for TNC and DNC workers consumers and communities (EPA). Financial Services.
S.637  SD.720 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 637) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to group insurance commission procurement. Financial Services.
S.638  SD.1128 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 638) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the Senate for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services.
S.646  SD.1132 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Cindy F. Friedman, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
S.689  SD.1687 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
S.711  SD.576 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services.
S.736  SD.379 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Julian Cyr, John C. Velis, Michael D. Brady, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.738  SD.400 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Mathew J. Muratore and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
S.744  SD.2182 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.763  SD.1285 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
S.780  SD.1042 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
S.816  SD.2092 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.818  SD.2124 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 818) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Thomas M. Stanley and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to college credits while attending high school. Higher Education.
S.835  SD.691 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. Higher Education.
S.876  SD.1318 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond. Housing.
S.897  SD.1981 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Lenny Mirra, Lydia Edwards, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.904  HD.3519 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.921  SD.291 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to protect equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. The Judiciary.
S.927  SD.750 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
S.947  SD.1088 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary.
S.956  SD.1592 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
S.958  SD.1806 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect employee free speech. The Judiciary.
S.978  SD.1142 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Cindy F. Friedman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.
S.991  SD.1220 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Anne M. Gobi, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John J. Cronin and others for legislation to furnish transcripts of notes and fees. The Judiciary.
S.997  SD.506 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 997) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary.
S.1011  SD.1463 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
S.1038  SD.1173 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
S.1076  SD.1888 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
S.1077  SD.1975 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections relative to domestic violence. The Judiciary.
S.1079  SD.2054 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
S.1083  SD.1998 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of Susan L. Moran, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary.
S.1114  SD.1854 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
S.1142  SD.2295 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary.
S.1154  SD.386 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1154) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1158  SD.1087 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1163  SD.1656 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Lydia Edwards, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1164  SD.1807 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1165  SD.1227 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1171  SD.714 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1179  SD.2254 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1179) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a just transition to clean energy. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1180  SD.2255 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1180) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clean energy workforce standards and accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1187  SD.954 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John J. Cronin, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1200  SD.2032 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1209  SD.731 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia A. Duffy, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1238  SD.1413 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1238) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1299  SD.1818 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1331  SD.265 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1339  SD.898 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH). Public Health.
S.1344  SD.803 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve outcomes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Public Health.
S.1361  SD.1660 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.
S.1381  SD.1171 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.
S.1382  SD.1180 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
S.1387  SD.1928 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate surgical assistants. Public Health.
S.1415  SD.2401 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
S.1424  SD.2181 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health.
H.1477  HD.962 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to photographing, videotaping or electronically surveilling certain persons. The Judiciary.
S.1494  SD.1441 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1539  SD.580 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney, Robyn K. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.1562  SD.1861 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Michael O. Moore, Nick Collins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1571  SD.2175 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Susan L. Moran, Jack Patrick Lewis and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to the use of hoisting equipment in vocational technical high schools. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1616  SD.2264 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1616) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to creditable service for elected officials. Public Service.
S.1638  SD.220 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.
S.1683  SD.98 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Anne M. Gobi, Vanna Howard, F. Jay Barrows, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
S.1750  SD.746 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1750) of John C. Velis, Steven George Xiarhos, Sal N. DiDomenico and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to veterans' buyback. Public Service.
S.1780  SD.438 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Mathew J. Muratore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality. Revenue.
S.1865  SD.1166 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the intent of the Fair Share Amendment. Revenue.
S.1866  SD.1167 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent high-income tax avoidance. Revenue.
S.1882  SD.1591 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Michael O. Moore, Paul W. Mark, Jacob R. Oliveira, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.1900  HD.1872 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1920  SD.1107 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1920) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to relieving minors of income tax obligations. Revenue.
S.1932  SD.1957 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Michael F. Rush, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.
S.1985  SD.517 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven Ultrino, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1986  HD.3653 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1986) of Denise C. Garlick and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1990  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1999  SD.711 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1999) of Paul R. Feeney, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General, Sal N. DiDomenico and Paul W. Mark for legislation to address the racial wealth gap. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2014  SD.1208 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Anne M. Gobi, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2024  SD.2017 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2102  SD.1219 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2119  SD.1487 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of James B. Eldridge, Paul W. Mark, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote solar energy development consistent with the commonwealth’s 2050 next generation roadmap. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2124  SD.1110 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2127  SD.2256 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2186  SD.1410 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2186) of Nick Collins, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2190  SD.2051 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2190) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, Rodney M. Elliott, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a program for local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2191  SD.577 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2191) of Joan B. Lovely, Mathew J. Muratore, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2231  SD.1550 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2231) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a program for low income fares (LIF). Transportation.
S.2277  SD.1762 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2277) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
S.2365  SD.500 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2365) of Adam Gomez, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Joint Ways and Means.
S.2462  RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND WORK TOWARDS THE SAFE RETURN OF THOSE WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE
S.2481  Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 1381),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2481).
S.2491  Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended)
S.2552  Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552).
S.2570  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Hannah Kane, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local food systems, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2570).
S.2599  Senate, February 20, 2024 --The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to the distribution of cannabis seeds; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Paul W. Mark and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to interstate commerce of cannabis seeds, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2599).
S.2600  Senate, March 7, 2024 --The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2267) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to school bus safety, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2600).
S.2603  Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
S.2629  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of James B. Eldridge, Adam Scanlon, Michael J. Barrett, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2629).
S.2653  Senate, March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2653).
S.2661  March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to providing for diabetes management in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Barry R. Finegold, Vanna Howard and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the administration of diabetes medication; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to student representative voting rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven Ultrino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of Steven Ultrino, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2661).
S.2664  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664).
S.2673  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673).
S.2682  March 11, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Vanna Howard, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2682).
S.2686  An Act relative to healthy youth
S.2691  An Act authorizing the continued employment of Jerry Shampang as an environmental police officer in the executive office of energy and environmental affairs
S.2694  Senate, February 29, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to healthy youth (Senate, No. 2692) (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended)
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
S.2709  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709).
S.2734  April 22, 2024 --- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2734).
S.2757  May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757).
S.2771  May 9, 2024 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2771).
S.2790  Senate, May 20, 2024 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mathew J. Muratore and Danillo A. Sena for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2790).
S.2820  Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
S.2853  Senate, July 3, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of William N. Brownsberger and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to governmental and charitable tort liability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1039) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Michael S. Day relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of minors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2853).
S.2868  Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (351) (offered by Senator Lewis) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development
S.2908  An Act providing for the humane protection of animals
S.2932  An Act eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases
H.3016  HD.3821 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3129  HD.647 By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3129) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to designate the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3142  HD.1371 By Representative Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3251  HD.1263 By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to investments in tourism and visitation marketing and promotion. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3324  HD.828 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3324) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Paul W. Mark and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to further regulate the operation of autonomous vehicles. Transportation.
H.3567  HD.500 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3567) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education.
H.3575  HD.3208 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3575) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the town of Conway be authorized to provide for recall elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3669  HD.2145 By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3669) of John Barrett, III relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the effectiveness of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3907  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2100, changed) [Local Approval Received]. June 8, 2023.
H.4015  HD.4016 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4015) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services of payment models, uniform assessment and nonpublic emergency ambulance assessed charges set for nonpublic ambulance service. Public Health.
H.4019  HD.4487 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark relative to repealing certain fiscal stability procedures of the Chesterfield-Goshen Regional School District. Education.
H.4021  HD.4285 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4115  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4150  HD.4430 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.4195  An Act authorizing the town of Chesterfield to continue the employment of reserve special police officer Greg Smith
H.4196  An Act authorizing the town of West Stockbridge to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief
H.4197  An Act authorizing the town of Richmond to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4263  An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth
H.4310  An Act relative to tourism and visitation marketing and promotion grants
H.4356  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4359  An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology
H.4425  An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools
H.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4521  An Act relative to college in high school
H.4525  Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4019). April 1, 2024.
H.4637  HD.4962 By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4637) of John Barrett, III and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Hancock from certain provisions of the school choice laws. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4744  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4939  An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Pittsfield
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.