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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Paul W. Mark Served 2011 - 2022 Democrat - 2nd Berkshire

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  Paul.Mark@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 279
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2017
Fax:
617-626-0249

District Office

Phone:
413-464-5635
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
H.84  HD.972 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 84) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps and Jeffrey N. Roy for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to a succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The Judiciary.
H.85  HD.973 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 85) of Paul W. Mark and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to declare rights afforded to the human inhabitants of the Commonwealth are not applicable to corporations, limited liability companies or any other corporate entities. The Judiciary.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.146  HD.3438 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 146) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the general Court) relative to supportive technology that positively impacts the lives of residents with developmental disabilities at home and in our communities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.364  HD.3142 By Representatives Blais of Sunderland and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 364) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to enhance the economic vitality of rural communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.388  HD.3470 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to allow municipalities to enter into agreements for consideration as gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.521  HD.1054 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Paul W. Mark relative to school committee compensation for virtual school districts. Education.
H.522  HD.1667 By Messrs. Mark of Peru and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to requiring carbon monoxide alarms in schools. Education.
H.686  HD.1099 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the disclosure of foreign monetary campaign donations. Election Laws.
H.687  HD.3375 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize risk-limiting audits after certain elections. Election Laws.
H.829  HD.980 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 829) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to pyrolysis and gasification processes to divert non-recycled plastics away from landfills and toward conversion into alternative fuels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.830  HD.1074 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 830) of Paul W. Mark and Michael J. Soter that the Department of Environmental Protection be required to report violations of standards or regulations regulating the quality of water used for drinking, domestic or culinary purposes to the Department of Public Health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.831  HD.2586 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 831) of Paul W. Mark relative the authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to exempt municipalities from certain annual compliance assurance fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1047  HD.1030 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Paul W. Mark relative to motor vehicle insurance surchargeable incidents. Financial Services.
H.1179  HD.1018 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Paul W. Mark relative to hospital billing and licensure. Health Care Financing.
H.1180  HD.1606 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the the maximum amount of deductibles and copayments for covered services for active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased public employees. Health Care Financing.
H.1214  HD.1178 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1230  HD.1016 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 1230) of Paul W. Mark and others for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court supporting efforts to ensure that students from Massachusetts have access to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
H.1231  HD.3382 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to strengthening and expanding affordable, quality higher education opportunities. Higher Education.
H.1661  HD.1023 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to job creation through employee ownership. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1662  HD.1676 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1662) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1685  HD.1677 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to wrongful discharge from employment. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1808  HD.3309 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to land in Bernardston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1966  HD.1080 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Paul W. Mark relative to local oversight of non-municipal public water supply systems. Public Health.
H.2101  HD.1062 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2101) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds relative to elevator inspections for small towns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2322  HD.1102 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to include certain faculty employed at public institutions of higher education in the retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2323  HD.1597 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2323) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to Group Insurance Commission premium contributions. Public Service.
H.2553  HD.1005 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to employer student loan contribution tax deductions. Revenue.
H.2554  HD.1316 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2554) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to interest on abated tax bills. Revenue.
H.2555  HD.3427 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2555) of Paul W. Mark and Bruce E. Tarr relative to establishing the use value of forest lands. Revenue.
H.2556  HD.3431 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Paul W. Mark relative to the minimum threshold for reporting income. Revenue.
H.2662  HD.3919 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2662) of Paul W. Mark that all meetings or caucuses convened by the General Court for the purposes of considering budget appropriations be open to the public. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
H.2745  HD.2295 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2745) of Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance conduct a study to determine the annual cost of the use of state and federal social benefits by employees of large employers. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2746  HD.2322 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2746) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish an analytic center for excellence within the office of information technology for the generation of greater efficiencies in, and improved service delivery by, state agencies, departments and institutions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2889  HD.970 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish an energy efficiency authority, and a green jobs program and loan fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2890  HD.989 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of Paul W. Mark and José F. Tosado relative to rate increases or other changes in rates by electric companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2891  HD.1000 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2891) of Paul W. Mark and Michelle M. DuBois for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to reducing heating costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting energy efficient heating systems in certain residential buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2892  HD.1025 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2892) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the establishment of a special commission to examine the state of the advanced telecommunications broadband industry in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2893  HD.1068 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2893) of Paul W. Mark and José F. Tosado relative to municipal energy use disclosure and reporting. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2894  HD.1087 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to creating a green bank to evaluate and coordinate financing for energy improvements and energy technologies throughout the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2895  HD.2232 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to require state agencies that initiate construction of new facilities or renovation of existing facilities to install solar energy systems on or near such facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2896  HD.2529 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2896) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish a solar program to encourage the development of solar photovoltaic technology. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2897  HD.3328 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2897) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the articles of incorporation of gas and electric companies and the promotion of residential solar energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2898  HD.3444 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2898) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the appointment of a manager of municipal lighting for municipalities acquiring gas or electric plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3077  HD.69 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3077) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to designating a certain bridge in the town of Dalton as the Specialist Mitchell K. Daehling memorial bridge. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3078  HD.1019 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3078) of Paul W. Mark, Mindy Domb and Susannah M. Whipps relative to establishing mileage based numbering for exits along interstate highways in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
H.3079  HD.1634 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Paul W. Mark and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles issue distinctive registration plates for certain firefighters and surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
H.3080  HD.2087 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3080) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the use of certain trailers by farmers. Transportation.
H.3081  HD.3456 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of Paul W. Mark and Carlos González relative to the use of reflective decals to indicate that the driver of a vehicle may be the holder of a junior operator’s license. Transportation.
H.3222  HD.1012 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3222) of Paul W. Mark relative to the definition of military service. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3382  HD.1674 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3382) of Paul W. Mark relative to beneficiary deeds. The Judiciary.
H.3383  HD.2132 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3383) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to sexual harassment at public higher education institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3384  HD.2276 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to require the judicial review of foreclosures on residential mortgages. The Judiciary.
H.3532  HD.2179 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the use of biological and botanical pesticide products that are considered appropriate for organic farming on hemp and marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
H.3679  HD.4073 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3679) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to the position of appointed treasurer-collector in the town of Hinsdale. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3684  HD.4117 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patricia Harrison, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.3731  HD.2515 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3731) of Paul W. Mark and Paul Brodeur relative to employee-owned businesses and cooperatives. Revenue.
H.3732  HD.3930 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3732) of Paul W. Mark relative to the classification and taxation of forest ecosystem land. Revenue.
H.3737  HD.4051 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark relative to harvesting of forest products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3907  HD.4300 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3907) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to increase the size of the board of selectmen from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3986  HD.4359 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3986) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Leyden be authorized to continue the employment of Gilda Galvis, an employee of the police department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4198  HD.4612 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4198) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the city council) that the city known as the town of Greenfield be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land on Leyden Road in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4329  HD.4742 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4329) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the charter of the city known as the town of Greenfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4568  HD.4890 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark relative to the salary of educators of school aged children incarcerated in county houses of correction or institutions under the control of the departments of mental health, developmental services, public health or youth services. Public Service.
H.4623  HD.4957 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to absentee voting for the 2020 state primary and general elections. Election Laws.
H.4625  HD.4958 By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4626  HD.4952 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to appropriate funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.4717  HD.4955 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others that all persons who become unemployed as a result of COVID-19 have access to MassHealth coverage. Health Care Financing.
H.4718  HD.4956 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to rent freeze and rent control during the state and federal state of emergency declarations of March, 2020. Housing.
H.4744  HD.5038 By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
H.4796  HD.5118 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark that the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board be authorized to grant creditable service to Susan Floyd. Public Service.
H.4973  HD.5233 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish an opioid use disorder education, treatment and recovery fund within the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.523  HD.2373 By Mr. Mark of Peru (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Anthony Riello relative to curriculum at public schools. Education. This bill is by request. *
H.3381  HD.1039 By Mr. Mark of Peru (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3381) of Cara Veremko relative to appeals from clerk-magistrates. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.