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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Russell E. Holmes Democrat - 6th Suffolk

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  Russell.Holmes@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 254
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2220
Fax:
617-626-0205
Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4956 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.153  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1697 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Russell E. Holmes relative to requiring informed consent for marijuana testing at certain health care facilities. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.839  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1684 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.840  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1685 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 840) of Russell E. Holmes relative to special election scheduling. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.841  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1693 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Russell E. Holmes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the eligible age for voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1753  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1753 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1753) of Russell E. Holmes, Jason M. Lewis and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish a special commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1754  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1679 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1755  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1682 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to provide for second look review of the sentences of certain incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1756  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1683 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the juvenile offender law. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1757  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1686 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Russell E. Holmes relative to furlough programs for incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1758  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1690 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Russell E. Holmes relative to compensation for erroneous felony convictions. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1759  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1691 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to provide equitable sentencing for felony and joint venture murder. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1760  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1696 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Russell E. Holmes relative to sentencing for felony murder. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1761  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1698 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to designate the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin courthouse. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1762  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4097 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the removal of void restrictive covenants. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2391  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2062 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2391) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to require automated external defibrillators at sporting events. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2583  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3028 By Mr. Collins and Mr. Holmes of Boston, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2583) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to direct the department of state police to waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2635  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1680 By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2635) of Russell E. Holmes and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2636  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1752 By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2636) of Russell E. Holmes, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2637  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1681 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2637) of Russell E. Holmes relative to police transparency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2638  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1750 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2638) of Russell E. Holmes relative to parole board employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2868  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1692 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2868) of Russell E. Holmes relative to compensation of members of the General Court. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2869  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1700 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2870  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2448 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3126  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1695 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3347  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1687 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3347) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3348  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1688 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing the executive office of structural racism. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3349  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1689 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3349) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3505  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1694 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3505) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to require notification to owners of real estate in areas scheduled for certain public utility construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3681  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1699 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Russell E. Holmes relative to parking with auction dealer license plates. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3682  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1701 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Russell E. Holmes relative to changing the name of the American Legion highway to the American Legion parkway. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4016  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1748 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4016) of Russell E. Holmes relative to neuroscience in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4017  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1874 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4017) of Russell E. Holmes relative to parents involved in custody disputes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4026  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1755 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4026) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the powers of certain employees of the parole board and correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4028  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1757 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4028) of Russell E. Holmes for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to transferring the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4049  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1756 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4049) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish a prisoner donation program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4114  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1754 By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4114) of Russell E. Holmes and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to unsolved homicides. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4218  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1751 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4218) of Russell E. Holmes relative to reforming the parole board. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4256  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4861 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4256) of Russell E. Holmes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of Jose Ortiz as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4388  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4985 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4388) of Russell E. Holmes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Angela C. Depina to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Boston notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4799  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5369 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4799) of Russell E. Holmes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of Jose Reyes as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5116  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5558 By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to designate the Dorchester division of the Boston Municipal Court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse. The Judiciary.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.