Third Division Chair
Ruth.Balser@mahouse.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 163
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 163
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.63 | HD.927 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 63) of Kay Khan and others ensuring access to basic health care for children and young adults. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.102 | HD.273 | By Representatives Bradley of Hingham and Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Garrett J. Bradley, Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to ensure that independent repair facilities in the Commonwealth have access to information related to the proper and complete diagnosis, service and repair of motor vehicles. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.150 | SD.339 | By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Stephen M. Brewer, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an independent analysis of expanding gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies]. | |
| H.151 | HD.557 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to provide for reimbursement to cities and towns for extraordinary special education costs. Education. | |
| H.153 | HD.145 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 153) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to education. Education. | |
| H.159 | HD.423 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Tolman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Tom Sannicandro, Mark J. Cusack, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Steven A. Tolman and others for legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living. Education. | |
| H.179 | HD.999 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the teaching of health education in schools. Education. | |
| S.183 | SD.1635 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to design civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education. | |
| S.194 | SD.548 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Jennifer E. Benson, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education transportation costs. Education. | |
| S.195 | SD.579 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Thomas M. McGee, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to circuit breaker reimbursement. Education. | |
| H.228 | HD.526 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to regulating the use of dangerous pesticides in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.229 | HD.604 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to reduce solid waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.251 | HD.229 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to further regulate the sale and disposal of mercury added thermostats. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.252 | HD.230 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.255 | HD.486 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.298 | SD.1496 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Katherine M. Clark, Brian M. Ashe, Cory Atkins, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish online voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| S.306 | SD.1802 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize our voter registration system. Election Laws. | |
| H.323 | HD.249 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| H.338 | HD.109 | By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.344 | HD.178 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to include dental benefits in Commonwealth Care plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.345 | HD.196 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish a division of health insurance under the supervision and control of the commissioner of health insurance. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.347 | HD.903 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 347) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to dementia patients in longterm care facilities Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. | |
| H.368 | HD.882 | By Mr. Kevin G. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00368) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to community housing and services. Joint Committee on Housing. | |
| H.369 | HD.884 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 369) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to promoting energy efficiency in affordable housing. Housing. | |
| H.380 | HD.851 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 380) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to commercial rebate expiration. Housing. | |
| H.386 | HD.921 | By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Ellen Story, Cynthia Creem and others relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence. Housing. | |
| H.408 | HD.144 | By Mr. Brownsberger of Belmont, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish civil or criminal penalties for motorists failing to yield to bicyclists. The Judiciary. | |
| H.458 | HD.83 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary. | |
| H.469 | HD.689 | By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to provide for comprehensive protection from childhood sexual abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| H.490 | HD.560 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 490) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the repeal or reform of certain archaic laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.491 | HD.561 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the enforcement of certain civil rights laws. The Judiciary. | |
| H.493 | HD.835 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 493) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to occupants remaining in residences after the sale of foreclosed properties. The Judiciary. | |
| H.502 | HD.658 | By Messrs. Sciortino of Medford and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to gender based discrimination and hate crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.515 | HD.894 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary. | |
| H.529 | HD.267 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Proposal for Constitutional Amendment, House, No. 529) of Tom Sannicandro and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions . Joint Committee on the Judiciary. | |
| S.532 | SD.1681 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Richard T. Moore, Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.534 | SD.1733 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Richard T. Moore, Ruth B. Balser, Brian M. Ashe, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the provider's council. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.541 | HD.467 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to include family child care providers under certain collective bargaining laws governing public employees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.554 | HD.622 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the treatment of emotionally disturbed prisoners. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.586 | SD.730 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Carlos Henriquez, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence. Housing. | |
| H.613 | HD.879 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Public Health develop "checklists of care" for hospitals to prevent medical errors and reduce infection rates. Public Health. | |
| H.623 | HD.748 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to establish in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services a Massachusetts Alzheimer’s project. Public Health. | |
| H.624 | HD.239 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health. | |
| H.625 | HD.371 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the Department of Public Health. Public Health. | |
| S.665 | SD.107 | By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary]. | |
| S.682 | SD.1471 | By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 682) of Katherine M. Clark, Lori A. Ehrlich, Stephen L. DiNatale, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to domestic violence and animals. The Judiciary. | |
| S.695 | SD.553 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 695) of Cynthia S. Creem and Ruth B. Balser for legislation relative to testimony in criminal proceedings . The Judiciary. | |
| S.758 | SD.1839 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Cynthia S. Creem, Elizabeth A. Malia, Thomas M. McGee, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drug mandatory minimum sentences. The Judiciary. | |
| H.761 | HD.614 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to real estate tax relief for certain owners of residential property. Revenue. | |
| H.765 | HD.474 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to sustain community preservation. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.827 | SD.1380 | By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Mark C. Montigny, Russell Holmes, Alice Hanlon Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the commercial exploitation of people [Joint Committee on the Judiciary]. | |
| H.851 | HD.296 | By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to prohibiting alcohol advertising on property owned by the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.869 | HD.625 | By Messrs. Kaufman of Lexington and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Jay R. Kaufman, Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.877 | HD.875 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 877) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to energy efficient construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.890 | HD.263 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to further regulating recycling rates and expanding the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.918 | SD.1353 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Gloria L. Fox, Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.970 | HD.836 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to veterans' benefits equity for persons discharged from the military based on certain consensual conduct. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.972 | SD.483 | By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Steven A. Tolman, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Andrews, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.976 | HD.1645 | By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to financial assistance provided to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.1010 | SD.1269 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Forry, Andrews, Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent discriminatory land use and permitting decisions. [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. | |
| S.1033 | SD.1729 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate municipal animal control. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1040 | HD.1287 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a grant program to promote cost-effective, high quality in-district programs for students with disabilities. Education. | |
| H.1053 | HD.1449 | By Ms. Fox of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Gloria L. Fox and others relative to requiring mandatory physical education for all students in grades K-12. Education. | |
| H.1063 | HD.1822 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of James J. O'Day and others relative to age appropriate sexual health education. Education. | |
| H.1094 | HD.1923 | By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the academic success of foster children. Education. | |
| H.1106 | HD.1038 | By Representatives Ms. Fox of Boston and Ms. Benson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws. | |
| H.1120 | HD.1583 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State. Election Laws. | |
| H.1136 | HD.1010 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Jay Kaufman and others for legislation to promote safe alternatives to toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.1138 | SD.1686 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of Richard T. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen, Ruth B. Balser, Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation relative to home health aides. Public Health. | |
| H.1163 | HD.1019 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Ellen Story and others that manufacturers of mercury-added lamps implement a recycling program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.1192 | HD.1815 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Kay Khan, Ruth B. Balser and David Snieckus relative to creating the bank of Massachusetts. Financial Services. | |
| S.1195 | SD.1870 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Linda Dorcena Forry, Cory Atkins, Russell E. Holmes and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the prevention of illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1199 | HD.1030 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to requiring certain insurance policies to include coverage for nicotine based and non-nicotine based smoking cessation products. Financial Services. | |
| S.1199 | SD.709 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Cynthia S. Creem, Frank I. Smizik, Jennifer E. Benson, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to train law enforcement in dealing with individuals suffering from mental illness. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1202 | SD.939 | By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1202) of Creem, Khan, Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking of firearms [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| H.1228 | HD.1823 | By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others relative to a public health insurance option. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1286 | HD.1492 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to certain court records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1294 | HD.1635 | By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to court proceedings and services provided to certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.1336 | HD.1539 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to regulate the collection and maintenance of criminal intelligence information. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1346 | HD.1729 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the sentencing of children accused of certain crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1355 | HD.1451 | By Mr. Pedone of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Vincent A. Pedone and others relative to establishing mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1370 | HD.1228 | By Mr. Stanley of Waltham and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1371 | HD.1091 | By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to legalize marijuana and establish a tax on the cannabis industry. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1393 | HD.1899 | By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Linda Dorcena Forry, John A. Hart and others for legislation to establish a "right to know" policy for certain temporary employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1398 | HD.1620 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to require employers to grant a minimum number of paid sick leave days for all employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1415 | HD.1004 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1415) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to further define comparable worth in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1419 | SD.804 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1419) of Cynthia S. Creem, Martha M. Walz, Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to eliminate telecommunications tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.1428 | HD.1743 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing for equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1435 | HD.1009 | By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to allowing the diversion of low-level offenders under court supervision from the drug treatment program of the Commonwealth. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1469 | HD.1641 | By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the establishment of a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| H.1484 | HD.1709 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Denise C. Garlick and others that certain health facilities be directed to establish a "safe patient handling policy", so-called. Public Health. | |
| H.1495 | HD.1945 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Kay Khan and others promoting patient engagement in health care decisions. Public Health. | |
| H.1497 | HD.1189 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to regulate the license, transfer, use, or sale of prescriber-identifiable data only for commercial purposes by pharmacies. Public Health. | |
| H.1503 | HD.1732 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing access to patient protection services for all residents. Public Health. | |
| H.1506 | HD.1294 | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of James J. O'Day and others relative to prohibiting mandatory overtime for certain health care workers. Public Health. | |
| H.1529 | HD.1562 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health. | |
| H.1530 | HD.1700 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Public Health. | |
| H.1543 | HD.1408 | By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1543) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to colorectal cancer screenings. Public Health. | |
| H.1557 | HD.1016 | By Mr. Honan of Boston and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board of the Department of Public Safety to promote accessible housing for people with disabilities. Housing. | |
| H.1559 | HD.1693 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a Massachusetts correction commission (including members of the General Court) to study, review and report on activities of the Department of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1665 | SD.1656 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1665) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Susan C. Fargo, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1671 | HD.1550 | By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1671) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to authorize early childcare providers to participate in collective bargaining with the department of early education and care. Public Service. | |
| H.1696 | HD.1703 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1696) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a substance abuse health protection fund with collections from the sale of certain alcoholic beverages. Revenue. | |
| H.1702 | HD.1103 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue. | |
| H.1736 | HD.1495 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the enhancment of access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1737 | HD.1506 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to access to public records in state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1774 | HD.1692 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to energy efficiency programs and green jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1832 | HD.1351 | By Representative Torrisi of North Andover and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of David M. Torrisi and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money to provide for the establishment of an education loan repayment program for social workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.1865 | HD.2990 | By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the status of individuals and families with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.1882 | HD.2821 | By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the registration of clinical exercise physiologists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.1911 | HD.2752 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1911) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to promoting gender equity training in education. Education. | |
| H.1950 | HD.2115 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to transition programs for students with severe disabilities. Education. | |
| H.1979 | HD.2003 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize persons to pre-register to vote prior to their eighteenth birthday. Election Laws. | |
| H.1980 | HD.2006 | By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize local boards of registrars to perform random audits of election results in precincts. Election Laws. | |
| H.1990 | HD.2022 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to reducing the use of non-compostable plastic bags in retail sales. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2024 | HD.2254 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of Walsh and others for legislation to create a special task force to study interim and longer-term actions necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.2234 | HD.2220 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2234) of Kay Khan and others relative to safe pregnancies and related health care for female inmates. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2256 | HD.2783 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to prohibiting the prosecution of persons seeking medical assistance for the costs of drug-related overdoses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2266 | HD.2272 | By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2277 | HD.2838 | By Representatives Walsh of Boston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Martin J. Walsh, Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the protection of children under the age of 18 who have been subject to sexual exploitation. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2291 | HD.2988 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to increase the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2348 | HD.2636 | By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health. | |
| H.2368 | HD.2068 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health. | |
| H.2401 | HD.2627 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to establishing a primary motor vehicle seatbelt violation for operators or passengers not wearing a safety belts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2452 | HD.2987 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2452) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to provide smoking and tobacco use cessation treatment benefits to active and retired public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2483 | HD.2061 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to regulate the investment of public service funds relative to the investment in companies doing business in or with Burma (Myanmar). Public Service. | |
| H.2493 | HD.2553 | By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the repeal of sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue. | |
| H.2542 | HD.2107 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2542) of Kay Khan, Elizabeth A. Malia and Ruth B. Balser for legislation to increase the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Revenue. | |
| H.2553 | HD.2261 | By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the taxation of certain income. Revenue. | |
| H.2565 | HD.2946 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development through the utilization of tax credits and other incentives. Revenue. | |
| H.2590 | HD.2758 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to promoting municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2625 | HD.2277 | By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2625) of Tom Sannicandro, Ruth B. Balser and Jonathan Hecht for legislation to phase out coal burning in the production of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2633 | HD.2411 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2633) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to use of seatbelts on school buses. Transportation. | |
| H.2651 | HD.2816 | By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require motor vehicle operators to use hands-free mobile telephones and devices. Transportation. | |
| H.2655 | HD.2558 | By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of Dykema and others for legislation to preserve the right of way for the North/South rail link Joint Committee on Transportation. | |
| H.2660 | HD.2840 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2660) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote the building of more modern transportation systems. Transportation. | |
| H.2834 | HD.3400 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a fund to provide services for victims of human trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2838 | HD.1395 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2850 | HD.3016 | By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to the commercial exploitation of people. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2853 | HD.3142 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to improve the collection and analysis of data relative to traffic stops. The Judiciary. | |
| H.2908 | HD.3288 | By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2908) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a commission to modernize HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Public Health. | |
| H.3039 | HD.1380 | By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3039) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3051 | HD.3020 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish natural gas leak classification standards and requirements for operator clean up of natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3287 | HD.2014 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to prohibit human trafficking and assist victims. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3310 | HD.1379 | By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health. | |
| H.3361 | HD.2809 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the crime of health care professionals participating in the torture and abusive treatment of prisoners. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3516 | HD.3687 | By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marty Walz and others for legislation to regulate the compensation payable to board members of public charities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.3538 | HD.2144 | By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3538) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to increase funding by the Commonwealth under the education foundation budget for public school districts. Education. | |
| H.3542 | HD.1444 | By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to provide that cytologic screenings performed at the same time as annual physical examinations be separately billed by health care providers and paid by insurers. Financial Services. | |
| H.3551 | HD.1998 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3551) of Jason M. Lewis and Ruth B. Balser relative to the divestment of public pension funds from nations engaged in genocide and egregious human rights abuses. Public Service. | |
| H.3975 | HD.4151 | By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.