Representative Ruth B. Balser Democrat - 12th Middlesex

Third Division Chair

Ruth.Balser@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 163
Boston, MA, 02133

Phone:

(617) 722-2199

Fax:

(617) 626-0203

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Bill	Docket	Bill Pinslip/Title
	SD.2882	By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, William N. Brownsberger, John F. Keenan, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to remote notarization during COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
	HD.4641	By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and to designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
	HD.4990	By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to temporarily extend the state income tax filing deadline until July 15, 2020. Revenue.
	HD.5015	By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to the showing of residential real property during the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration. Housing.
	HD.5043	By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others relative to COVID-19 data in state and county correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
	HD.5064	By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide residents with access to face coverings for protection during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Public Health.
	HD.5104	By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to protections for vulnerable employees during public health or safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
	HD.5128	By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
	HD.5132	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.
	HD.5140	By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to race in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
	HD.5141	By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
	HD.5142	By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, David M. Rogers and others relative to the right to record law enforcement. The Judiciary.
	HD.5181	By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Christina A. Minicucci and others relative to public measures to prevent the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
	HD.5275	By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue.
S.12	SD.25	By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Adam G. Hinds, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
H.86	HD.3300	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 86) of James J. O'Day and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.101	HD.3783	By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.102	HD.2367	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.103	HD.2469	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.104	HD.3043	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 104) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.119	SD.307	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser and Rabbi Rachmiel Liberman for legislation relative to kosher food signage. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.123	SD.536	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.130	HD.1306	By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.137	HD.1256	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a special commission to review existing mandated reporter laws and regulations and to improve the response to, and prevention of, child abuse and neglect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.138	HD.1270	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the rate of reimbursement for certain human services providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.139	HD.1388	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 139) of Kay Khan and others relative to the adjudication or determination of parentage. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.140	HD.2848	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Kay Khan and others relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.162	HD.2615	By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.163	HD.662	By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.197	HD.1353	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 197) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.218	HD.3422	By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.247	SD.937	By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.248	HD.400	By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.258	SD.805	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Tram T. Nguyen, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote social-emotional learning. Education.
S.264	SD.1205	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education.
H.305	HD.3583	By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 305) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the identification required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.386	SD.124	By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of William N. Brownsberger, Ruth B. Balser and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to early voting. Election Laws.
S.397	SD.1740	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Cynthia Stone Creem, David M. Rogers, Mike Connolly, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to early voting privacy and expansion. Election Laws.
H.403	HD.547	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 403) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
S.405	SD.26	By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Adam G. Hinds, Jack Patrick Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
H.410	HD.827	By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Paul Brodeur, James J. O'Day and others relative to sexual health education in public schools. Education.
H.414	HD.1784	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 414) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a special commission for the purpose of making an investigation and study relative to how to expand universal pre-kindergarten. Education.
H.417	HD.2334	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.426	HD.3175	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 426) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to recess for elementary school children. Education.
S.459	SD.862	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.468	HD.2810	By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 468) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Paul Brodeur and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study school starting times and schedules. Education.
H.470	HD.1879	By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to affordable and accessible high quality early education and care. Education.
H.476	HD.326	By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.482	HD.3117	By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to the promotion of mental health education. Education.
S.484	SD.1613	By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Smitty Pignatelli, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.552	HD.3393	By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to early education and care. Education.
S.555	SD.932	By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ruth B. Balser, Mindy Domb, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services.
H.565	HD.669	By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to access to feminine hygiene products in certain public schools. Education.
H.566	HD.884	By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
H.576	HD.3195	By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to updating the education foundation budget. Education.
H.591	HD.3145	By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
H.605	HD.1314	By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 605) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the licensing and conduct of home care aid agencies. Elder Affairs.
H.614	HD.1021	By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
S.615	SD.353	By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Joan B. Lovely, Ruth B. Balser, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
H.615	HD.769	By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.
H.624	HD.1964	By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.632	HD.687	By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to absentee ballots. Election Laws.
H.635	HD.1999	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.636	HD.2016	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
H.639	HD.530	By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.640	HD.553	By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
H.646	HD.3098	By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws.
S.669	SD.386	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Ruth B. Balser for legislation to make a technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction enabling statute. Health Care Financing.
H.681	HD.788	By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Jay D. Livingstone, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to early voting. Election Laws.
H.685	HD.3608	By Representatives Malia of Boston and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to election day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.694	HD.3814	By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to further regulate auditing biennial state elections, state primary preceding biennial state elections, presidential primaries, or special general elections for Senator in Congress or Representative in Congress. Election Laws.
H.743	HD.349	By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 743) of Mike Connolly, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.747	HD.1721	By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751	HD.1122	By Representatives Campbell of Methuen and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Linda Dean Campbell, Denise Provost and others relative to promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.761	HD.3523	By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.762	HD.3180	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763	HD.3339	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.764	HD.3543	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.771	HD.134	By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.772	HD.148	By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.774	HD.3765	By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.776	HD.291	By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 776) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.790	HD.1088	By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.797	HD.620	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.798	HD.627	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the implementation of strategies for reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.800	HD.3134	By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.826	HD.3878	By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.832	HD.3577	By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to address climate protection, green economy and global warming solutions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.853	HD.1419	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Denise Provost and others relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.897	SD.1722	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
S.898	SD.1727	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Denise Provost, Daniel J. Hunt, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary.
S.905	SD.2094	By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to collect data on LGBTQI prisoners held in restrictive housing. The Judiciary.
H.911	HD.544	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 911) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to coverage for lactation support by certain insurance providers. Financial Services.
H.913	HD.2698	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase consumer transparency regarding insurance provider networks. Financial Services.
H.919	HD.3118	By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to the collection of consumer debt. Financial Services.
H.966	HD.1207	By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.968	HD.1284	By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
H.969	HD.1505	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to healthcare policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificate of insurance. Financial Services.
H.991	HD.3202	By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.996	HD.1302	By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Sheila C. Harrington, Ruth B. Balser and Kay Khan relative to the right of health care consumers to receive treatment of mental health conditions from providers of their choice. Financial Services.
H.998	HD.857	By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to student loans and the oversight powers of the Division of Banks. Financial Services.
H.1004	HD.2631	By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to insurance coverage for pregnancy-related procedures and standard fertility preservation services. Financial Services.
H.1029	HD.2889	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of Kay Khan and others relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.
S.1072	SD.1355	By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1078	HD.2323	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
H.1083	HD.1567	By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture treatment for pain and substance use disorders. Financial Services.
H.1129	HD.543	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
H.1132	HD.2704	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to creating a MassHealth buy in program. Health Care Financing.
H.1133	HD.3442	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the pricing of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
S.1135	SD.637	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1135) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, John F. Keenan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1145	SD.1479	By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Cindy F. Friedman, Ruth B. Balser, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1163	HD.3448	By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the implementation of single payer health care in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1173	HD.791	By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1194	HD.2974	By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing access to health care services for all residents through a single payer Medicare for all health care financing system. Health Care Financing.
H.1208	HD.599	By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Lori A. Ehrlich, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to establish a task force on sexual assault climate surveys on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1209	HD.3294	By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
S.1209	SD.109	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, James T. Welch, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove obstacles and expand abortion access. Public Health.
H.1218	HD.1026	By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who have exited special education. Higher Education.
H.1219	HD.1027	By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.1225	SD.512	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Ruth B. Balser for legislation to include psychologists in the definition of nursing practice. Public Health.
H.1264	HD.2395	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
H.1286	HD.2661	By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Kevin G. Honan and Ruth B. Balser for legislation to establish a statewide condominium ombudsman program. Housing.
H.1345	HD.2118	By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require that employers provide sexual harassment prevention training to new employees and certify compliance of said training to the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
H.1368	HD.3495	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1369	HD.3497	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.1386	HD.3449	By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to expungement of past criminal or juvenile court records. The Judiciary.
S.1401	SD.926	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1416	HD.802	By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
H.1478	HD.583	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1479	HD.1338	By Representatives Khan of Newton and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of Kay Khan, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to identify possible funding to establish a transportation program for families visiting correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1480	HD.1679	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kay Khan and others relative to sexually exploited individuals. The Judiciary.
H.1483	HD.2876	By Representatives Khan of Newton and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1483) of Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the penalty for police or public safety officers engaging in sexual relations with persons in custody. The Judiciary.
H.1484	HD.3095	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing written health education information to incarcerated women by correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1485	HD.3261	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Kay Khan and others relative to the adoption of certain children. The Judiciary.
H.1486	HD.3394	By Representatives Khan of Newton and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Kay Khan, James J. O'Day and others for legislation to reduce recidivism among emerging adults. The Judiciary.
H.1537	HD.1618	By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
H.1596	HD.302	By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1599	HD.616	By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1602	HD.288	By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to repeal the prohibition on striking by public employees and public employee organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1610	HD.3789	By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1610) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1614	HD.3015	By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1616	HD.3768	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in the reporting of employee benefits in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1617	HD.2659	By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to determining the wages employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1618	HD.192	By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1618) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Mike Connolly and others relative to the recoupment of overpayment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1620	HD.1352	By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1625	HD.195	By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1627	HD.833	By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1627) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1685	SD.1901	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1685) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Revenue.
H.1728	HD.1680	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing for mental health and substance abuse assessments for children engaged in services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1736	HD.3632	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1747	HD.1136	By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1773	HD.3863	By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to the care and sale of cats and dogs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1774	HD.3564	By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1853	HD.1506	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a commission on step therapy protocol to address the impact of step therapy protocols on total medical expenses and health care quality outcomes. Public Health.
H.1876	HD.577	By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1876) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for an investigation by a special commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. Public Health.
H.1892	HD.1801	By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1895	HD.1754	By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1895) of Denise C. Garlick, Kate Hogan and others relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.
H.1902	HD.418	By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
H.1906	HD.433	By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1906) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to allow optometrists to treat glaucoma and ocular abnormalities of the human eye and the adjoining and adjacent tissue. Public Health.
H.1917	HD.2690	By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
S.1924	SD.1817	By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1927	SD.1526	By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Ruth B. Balser, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero-emission vehicle fleets by 2035. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1940	SD.1953	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Lori A. Ehrlich, Christina A. Minicucci, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation for utility transition to using renewable energy (FUTURE). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1942	HD.2883	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
H.1946	HD.2899	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.1948	HD.2959	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.1949	HD.3554	By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.1959	HD.2272	By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
H.1991	HD.3835	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Denise Provost and others relative to informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.
S.2005	SD.757	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2012	HD.2182	By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2034	HD.2307	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2034) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2035	HD.1144	By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2035) of Mike Connolly and others relative to abolishing arbitrary limits on prisoner visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2045	HD.2610	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2047	HD.3011	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to inmate visitation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2067	HD.3522	By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to window guards in residential homes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2074	HD.625	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the investment of funds in certain institutions engaged in the manufacture, distribution or sale of firearms and weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2087	HD.2372	By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Mary S. Keefe and others that the Commissioner of Correction establish uniform standards regarding entrance of cell procedures, the use of chemical agents and restraint chairs, and the reporting and transparency of use of force. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2088	HD.3108	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2092	HD.836	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2093	HD.837	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2093) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2095	HD.916	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2096	HD.3041	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2096) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2126	HD.659	By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2220	HD.3094	By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Public Service.
H.2244	HD.101	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
S.2324	SD.2506	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program. Education.
H.2330	HD.1381	By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.2413	SD.2532	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2424	HD.3221	By Representative Connolly of Cambridge and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and others relative to certain taxable income rates. Revenue.
H.2463	HD.2835	By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
S.2503		Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503).
H.2527	HD.2807	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2527) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
S.2567		Senate, April 23, 2020 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 305) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the identification required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 331) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to the use of magnetic identification card reader machines when purchasing alcohol, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2567) ought to pass.
S.2581		Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2593		Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Jack Patrick Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2593).
S.2602	SD.2865	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2641		SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
S.2653	SD.2911	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2653) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voting by mail and early voting. Election Laws.
S.2654	SD.2912	By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2654) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Adrian C. Madaro, Adam G. Hinds, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish vote by mail in 2020. Election Laws.
S.2659	SD.2916	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2659) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
H.2696	HD.1351	By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2701	SD.2918	By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2711	HD.3177	By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2711) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2776	HD.2968	By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2776) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Nika C. Elugardo 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.
S.2785	SD.2971	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
S.2786	SD.2931	By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2786) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Anne M. Gobi, Maria Duaime Robinson, Mindy Domb, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting our public higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher Education.
H.2806	HD.1497	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish rate options to reduce utility customer costs and lower peak demand. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2807	HD.1499	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to base rate proceeding conducted by the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2810	HD.2370	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2812	HD.3178	By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to clarifying authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2825	HD.2890	By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Mike Connolly and others relative to increasing rooftop solar energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2826	HD.1929	By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2832	HD.580	By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to energy savings efficiency, so called Energy SAVE. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2836	HD.3092	By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2837	HD.3695	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to require deposits on certain non-carbonated beverage containers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2841	HD.3103	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Division of Energy Resources be directed to expand the green communities program to mitigate climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2843	HD.3511	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further regulate solar incentive programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2845		An Act concerning genocide education
H.2847	HD.968	By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2848	HD.3447	By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2848) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Christine P. Barber and others relative to natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2850	HD.3798	By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Frank A. Moran and others relative to natural gas safety and responsibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2851	HD.3879	By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2851) of Nika C. Elugardo, Mike Connolly and others relative to the renewable energy portfolio standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2853	HD.3717	By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide local option for communities to choose energy projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2858	HD.1809	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2865	HD.3931	By Representative Gouveia of Acton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of Tami L. Gouveia, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to establish a net zero stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2866	HD.696	By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2866) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to net metering for on-site renewable energy facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2869	HD.1236	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2870	HD.2283	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to allow equal access to solar net metering projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2871	HD.3083	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2871) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to net metering for low income and other small facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2872	HD.3452	By Representatives Hecht of Watertown and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Jonathan Hecht, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the transition to a clean, sustainable, and equitable transportation system. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2873	HD.3547	By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2874	HD.3562	By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2874) of Natalie M. Higgins, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to study incentives for certain low income homeowners and renters to reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2881	HD.389	By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2882		Senate, July 31, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time, reports recommending the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
H.2887	HD.3891	By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to an energy assessment and a residential energy performance label system for use by sellers of residential dwellings. 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.2899	HD.1159	By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of Joan Meschino and others relative to conservation and natural gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2901	HD.1097	By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to provide for field safety in gas infrastructure by requiring that the Department of Public Utilities promulgate regulations establishing requirements for the maintenance, timely updating, accuracy, and security of gas LDC maps and records. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2919	HD.3396	By Representative Robinson of Framingham and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation to establish building energy performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2920	HD.2206	By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Energy Resources be directed to determine the feasibility of creating multi-state offshore wind energy generation solicitation and procurement agreements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2921	HD.2893	By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2922	HD.3640	By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of David M. Rogers and others relative to large-scale clean energy procurements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2930	HD.2300	By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2930) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to conversion of fossil fuel heating customers to heat pumps, solar thermal, or other renewable or low greenhouse gas emissions heating technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2934	HD.576	By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2934) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2940	HD.704	By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2941	HD.1171	By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2943	HD.2250	By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2943) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to the Commonwealth’s funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts and culture, and for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3008	HD.3009	By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to authorize the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish the modern and sustainable solutions for transportation trust fund. Transportation.
H.3012	HD.1719	By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence. Transportation.
H.3066	HD.1263	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3066) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide a process for certain homeless adults or children to apply for identification cards. Transportation.
H.3118	HD.1653	By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of David M. Rogers, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities by reducing crashes and incidents involving a motor vehicle and certain vulnerable users. Transportation.
H.3121	HD.3329	By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the operation of electric buses by transit agencies and school bus operators. Transportation.
H.3179	HD.1534	By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
H.3272	HD.1164	By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to providing protection against compelled disclosure of certain information by members of the news media. The Judiciary.
H.3320	HD.2548	By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Patricia A. Haddad, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to abortion and removing obstacles and expanding access to women's reproductive health. The Judiciary.
H.3332	HD.849	By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.3358	HD.154	By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to mass incarceration. The Judiciary.
H.3362	HD.185	By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3362) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to repeal certain laws. The Judiciary.
H.3365	HD.2002	By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3365) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to gender-based price discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.3379	HD.3636	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3379) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to promoting family relationships during incarceration by providing for training for correctional officers. The Judiciary.
H.3420	HD.1295	By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of James J. O'Day, Kay Khan and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.3422	HD.1978	By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
H.3452	HD.3024	By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3492	HD.274	By Representatives Cutler of Duxbury and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to radiological emergency response funds under the control of the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.3500	HD.3012	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
H.3502	HD.3487	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3502) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
H.3576	HD.3741	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to require licensed gun owners to submit yearly affidavits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3662	HD.2817	By Messrs. Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to authorize independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
H.3772	HD.1887	By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3772) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals. The Judiciary.
H.3787	HD.1089	By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.
H.3835	HD.1130	By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Denise C. Garlick, Barry R. Finegold and others relative to the employment of human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3877	HD.2922	By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3877) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to the cost of certain life saving prescription drugs, so-called. Financial Services.
H.4045	HD.4389	By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others 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. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4105	HD.4468	By Representative Khan of Newton and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan, Cynthia Stone Creem and others that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel land in the city of Newton to said city for affordable housing or general municipal purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4108	HD.4398	By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.
H.4113	HD.4366	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to increasing operational safety for keyless ignition technology in motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.4264		An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4265		An Act to assure informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients
H.4291		An Act ensuring high quality early education
H.4293		An Act concerning disposable menstrual products in schools
H.4364		An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Newton
H.4374		An Act providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families
H.4415		An Act to study forest management practices
H.4418		An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
H.4419		An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
H.4427		An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
H.4428		An Act relative to the training, assessment, and use of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
H.4430		authorizing a study of starting times and schedules
H.4433		An Act concerning genocide education
H.4440		An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
H.4448		An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health
H.4451		An Act to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education
H.4460		An Act relative to apprenticeship programs
H.4490		An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness
H.4531		An Act ensuring access to addiction services
H.4534		An Act providing mental health and substance use assessments for children engaged in services
H.4538		An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4551		An Act relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)
H.4555		An Act for field safety in gas infrastructure
H.4558		An Act creating a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces
H.4563	HD.4852	By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the au pair exchange visitor program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4564	HD.4835	By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4606		An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation
H.4622	HD.4951	By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.4624	HD.4935	By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
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.4627	HD.4934	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
H.4631	HD.4970	By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
H.4639		An Act creating a commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools
H.4652	HD.4963	By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4658	HD.4999	By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to remote notarization during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4663		An Act relative to long term care facility and elder housing COVID-19 reporting
H.4664	HD.4966	By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. The Judiciary.
H.4689		An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4694		relative to fairness in debt collection
H.4713		An Act relative to COVID-19 emergency unemployment insurance expansion
H.4726	HD.5036	By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
H.4729	HD.4961	By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to suspend payment and collection of student loan payments provided for post-secondary education or vocational training during the COVID-19 emergency declaration and to designate certain outstanding bonds used to fund said loans as general obligation bonds. Higher Education.
H.4732	HD.4965	By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to administer a $50,000,000 local food access emergency fund to provide financial assistance to food pantries severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4736	HD.5019	By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4737	HD.5075	By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.
H.4739	HD.5070	By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4743	HD.5042	By Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and Elugardo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to assisting non-profit organizations to provide for COVID-19 unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
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.4745	HD.5031	By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to provide hazard pay for essential workers in the COVID-19 emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4746	HD.5018	By Messrs. Livingstone of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone, David M. Rogers and others relative to unemployment insurance for the gig economy, so-called. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4748	HD.4962	By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to further regulate unemployment assistance during public health or public safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4762		An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4768		An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19
H.4778		House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
H.4783		An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
H.4818		An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health
H.4820		The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to voting options in response to COVID-19 (House, No. 4778), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4820).
H.4821		An Act relative to employee definition harmonization
H.4823		An Act establishing unemployment expansion during public health emergencies
H.4878	HD.5166	By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the housing market during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
H.4892		An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Newton
H.4898		An Act establishing a COVID-19 Local Food Access Emergency Fund
H.4900		An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
H.4965		An Act relative to parentage to promote children's security
H.5018		An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery
H.5045	HD.5306	By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to improvements to the local and regional public health systems to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.5085		An Act requiring one fair wage
H.5086		An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement

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