Richard.Ross@masenate.gov
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Boston, MA, 02133
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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD.3864 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to repeal the 2013 sales tax on computer and software technology services. Revenue. | ||
| HD.4163 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the unemployment insurance rate. Labor and Workforce Development. | ||
| S.15 | SD.1343 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Geoff Diehl for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the reform of the Executive Council. The Judiciary. | |
| S.18 | SD.1628 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.38 | SD.613 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 38) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate the release of information concerning adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.40 | SD.675 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.64 | SD.1523 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.76 | HD.2871 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to access to medical treatments for children with autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.79 | SD.1638 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Capital Partnership Program. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.97 | SD.1118 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of James B. Eldridge, Benjamin B. Downing, Mary S. Keefe, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.123 | SD.1640 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 123) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the issuance of prize payments to charities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.132 | HD.3378 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Robert L. Hedlund and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and maintain an online application process for businesses wishing to apply to accept electronic benefit transfer cards at point of sale. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.133 | HD.3384 | By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.147 | SD.1626 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 147) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.155 | SD.665 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of James E. Timilty, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.178 | SD.620 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 178) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts veterans. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.180 | SD.926 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to facilitate municipal projects. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.193 | SD.1631 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 193) of Karen E. Spilka, Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel A. Wolf, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.194 | SD.1497 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.207 | SD.1419 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education. | |
| S.228 | SD.1052 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 228) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael J. Rodrigues, David T. Vieira, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional school district capital project funding. Education. | |
| H.230 | HD.2397 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 230) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to regulate the direct shipment of wines. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.244 | SD.601 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as part of state aid to public schools. Education. | |
| S.245 | SD.602 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to fund replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment. Education. | |
| H.267 | HD.999 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.275 | SD.1614 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 275) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| S.328 | SD.780 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to voter registration agencies. Election Laws. | |
| S.338 | SD.1435 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change unenrolled to independent. Election Laws. | |
| S.340 | SD.1657 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to residency requirements for voting. Election Laws. | |
| H.344 | HD.2870 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to addressing the needs of students with autism. Education. | |
| S.354 | SD.998 | By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Katherine M. Clark, Michael Barrett, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy families and businesses . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.405 | SD.1593 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.457 | HD.2923 | By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the quality of education by reviving the foundation budget review commission. Education. | |
| S.538 | SD.1396 | By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of Richard T. Moore, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Carlos Henriquez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the provider's council. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.547 | HD.1215 | By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 547) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression within the Department of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.568 | SD.1365 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.569 | SD.1578 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.612 | SD.1592 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Marc R. Pacheco, Anne M. Gobi, Michael R. Knapik, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing. | |
| S.616 | SD.1591 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions. Housing. | |
| S.619 | SD.1761 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas J. Calter, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing. | |
| S.754 | SD.612 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.755 | SD.616 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.757 | SD.622 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to report child pornography. The Judiciary. | |
| S.758 | SD.785 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court. The Judiciary. | |
| S.759 | SD.806 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders . The Judiciary. | |
| S.799 | SD.1313 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.800 | SD.1317 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 800) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to record court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.801 | SD.1382 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 801) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.806 | SD.1492 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.807 | SD.1509 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary. | |
| S.808 | SD.1521 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 808) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to promote gender equity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.812 | SD.1567 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to CORI reform. The Judiciary. | |
| S.813 | SD.1581 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds. The Judiciary. | |
| S.815 | SD.1667 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Bruce E. Tarr, Matthew A. Beaton, Katherine M. Clark, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance assessment information of the sexual offender registration board. The Judiciary. | |
| S.819 | SD.1696 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to habitual drunk drivers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.894 | SD.1604 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to ensure fairness in the disability adjudication process. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.895 | SD.1677 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.908 | SD.777 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.909 | SD.781 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.933 | HD.420 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Kay Khan and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services. | |
| H.939 | HD.1690 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring insurance carriers to recognize nurse midwives as participating providers. Financial Services. | |
| S.976 | SD.1577 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to land use regulations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.976 | HD.342 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders. Financial Services. | |
| S.987 | SD.77 | By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Gale D. Candaras, Paul McMurtry, Christopher G. Fallon, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers. Public Health. | |
| H.1008 | HD.1577 | By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1008) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the annual reporting of patient safety by health care providers. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1025 | HD.1189 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the SHINE health insurance counseling program. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.1026 | HD.1780 | By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for members diagnosed with autism. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.1030 | SD.543 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1030) of John F. Keenan, Chris Walsh, Martin J. Walsh, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the implementation date of a medical marijuana program. Public Health. | |
| S.1042 | SD.716 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Michael R. Knapik, Benjamin B. Downing, Richard J. Ross, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow out-of-state physicians to order home care in the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| S.1137 | SD.265 | By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1144 | SD.1055 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1155 | SD.830 | By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Michael O. Moore, Peter V. Kocot, David T. Vieira and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to adding a sheriffs board of administrations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1172 | SD.1101 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Karen E. Spilka, Louis L. Kafka, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure the safety of people with pets in disasters. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1175 | SD.1674 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to provide oversight of crime labs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1176 | SD.1692 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1176) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1189 | SD.632 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of James E. Timilty, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1245 | SD.793 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation relative to teachers' retirement credits for parochial schools. Public Service. | |
| H.1281 | HD.2204 | By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1287 | HD.2976 | By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to clarifying procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1291 | SD.1308 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1298 | SD.924 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| S.1357 | SD.605 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a special commission on payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities in which group homes are located. Revenue. | |
| S.1358 | SD.614 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1358) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative. Revenue. | |
| S.1359 | SD.617 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Paul McMurtry for legislation to exempt children's books from state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1361 | SD.797 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans. Revenue. | |
| S.1362 | SD.804 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs. Revenue. | |
| S.1363 | SD.808 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a sales tax retention allowance. Revenue. | |
| S.1364 | SD.1652 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| H.1380 | HD.3057 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1380) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1422 | SD.1315 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1425 | SD.1466 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to create a private mortgate insurance tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1426 | SD.1484 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue. | |
| S.1428 | SD.1525 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue. | |
| S.1432 | SD.1568 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1432) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1433 | SD.1600 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty, Geoff Diehl and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.1434 | SD.1609 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness. Revenue. | |
| S.1435 | SD.1654 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1435) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to septic credit eligibility. Revenue. | |
| S.1443 | SD.1754 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1444 | SD.1757 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Barry R. Finegold, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to create an angel investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1445 | SD.1762 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to create an incentive for job creation. Revenue. | |
| S.1498 | SD.603 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to enhance the Global Warming Solutions Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1537 | SD.1316 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Geoff Diehl for legislation relative to human contact with state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1538 | SD.1320 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the accountability of the governor's council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1539 | SD.1359 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to create thet Commonwealth Competition Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1540 | SD.1372 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1542 | SD.1565 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1544 | SD.1589 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1551 | SD.1749 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to promote private sector job growth and reduce state spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1565 | HD.552 | By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1572 | SD.705 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Cynthia S. Creem, Alice Hanlon Peisch, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1588 | SD.522 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Cynthia S. Creem, Benjamin B. Downing, Daniel A. Wolf, Martha M. Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1602 | SD.599 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to transparency in electric bills. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1603 | SD.600 | By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to create the renewable energy investment act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.1674 | HD.578 | By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1710 | SD.1575 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1710) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| S.1712 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Bruce E. Tarr, Theodore C. Speliotis, Carlo Basile, John D. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| S.1773 | Senate, April 24, 2013 -- Text of amendment number (41) (offered by Senator Tarr et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 1766) to the House Bill the House Bill relative to transportation finance (House, No. 3415) | ||
| S.1825 | Text of amendment number (222) updating the bottle bill offered by Ms. Creem to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) | ||
| S.1842 | SD.1814 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan, John H. Rogers, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the MetroWest commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1844 | HD.1743 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1844) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to further regulate the laying out of senior citizen footpaths by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1854 | SD.1865 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Brian M. Ashe, Bruce J. Ayers, Jay F. Barrows and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. Transportation. | |
| S.1914 | SD.1898 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Linda Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1971 | HD.505 | By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to further regulate newborn pulse oximetry screening for congenital heart defects. Public Health. | |
| S.2008 | SD.1992 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile life with parole . The Judiciary. | |
| S.2046 | Minimum Per Pupil Allotment | ||
| S.2125 | Text of the Senate (Senator Tarr) amendment to S2123 | ||
| H.2138 | HD.2668 | By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to the training and hiring standards for municipal police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2158 | SD.2042 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.2163 | SD.2036 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2163) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure compliance and equity in state reimbursement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2170 | SD.1919 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Denise C. Garlick, Thomas P. Kennedy and Richard J. Ross for legislation to designate certain bridge in the town of Needham as the Reverend (LT) Daniel J. Kennedy, USN Memorial Bridge. Transportation. | |
| H.2189 | HD.1513 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2189) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Karen E. Spilka and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a regional public safety communications and dispatch center for the towns of Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2345 | Senate, Thursday, July 31, 2014 -- Substituted by amendment (Senator Tarr, et al) for the House Bill relative to the penalty for killing, maiming or poisoning of animals (House, No. 4328, amended). | ||
| H.2587 | HD.804 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.2588 | HD.805 | By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2588) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| H.2713 | HD.1510 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2713) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and Richard J. Ross relative to the interest paid to taxpayers on tax abatements. Revenue. | |
| H.2739 | HD.389 | By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2739) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the revenues and expenditures of Norfolk County. Revenue. | |
| H.2817 | HD.1160 | By Mr. Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Bradford Hill, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to make the General Court subject to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2830 | HD.2461 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the failure to file certain reports by candidates under the campaign finance laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2864 | HD.1991 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to designate Ms. G of the Massachusetts Audubon Society as the official groundhog of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2908 | HD.3092 | By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of Daniel B. Winslow and others for legislation to enhance technology in civic engagement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3363 | HD.2812 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3363) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to county pension liability funding. Revenue. | |
| H.3364 | HD.2673 | By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3364) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to provide tax incentives to promote housing creation for persons with disabilities. Revenue. | |
| H.3419 | HD.1601 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3419) of Kay Khan and others relative to consumer leases and subsequent ownership of rented property. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3460 | HD.3615 | By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3503 | HD.3612 | By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the issuance of "Boston Strong" motor vehicle registration plates. Transportation. | |
| H.3513 | HD.3675 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Cynthia S. Creem and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Wellesley be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3525 | HD.3531 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the term of appointment of non-civil service police officers. Public Service. | |
| H.3530 | HD.3716 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3530) of David Paul Linsky, Karen E. Spilka and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3552 | HD.3738 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3552) of David Paul Linsky, Karen E. Spilka and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of deputy chief of police in the town of Natick from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3635 | HD.3795 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donna Salois, an employee of the Wrentham Development Center. Public Service. | |
| H.3832 | HD.4000 | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3832) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Cynthia S. Creem and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Wellesley be authorized to issue six additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3994 | HD.4147 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and Richard J. Ross relative to the collection of municipal taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.4094 | HD.4197 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation to authorize the board of elementary and secondary education to develop or implement the common core standards. Education. | |
| H.4115 | HD.4247 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and Richard J. Ross relative to simulcast wagering in Norfolk county. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.4287 | HD.4358 | By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4287) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Franklin be authorized to establish a local sales tax on the sale of medical marijuana in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.