Richard.Ross@masenate.gov
State House
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Boston, MA, 02133
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Boston, MA, 02133
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.14 | SD.1646 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 14) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Steven S. Howitt for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary. | |
| S.23 | SD.2088 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 23) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) for legislation to grant 9 additional licenses to the town of Wrentham for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.71 | SD.1598 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.72 | SD.1601 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further reduce EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.73 | SD.1853 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Richard J. Ross, Randy Hunt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to work requirements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.74 | SD.1876 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Barbara A. L'Italien and others for legislation relative to the counting of certain residences as affordable housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.150 | SD.1607 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.151 | SD.1608 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Carolyn C. Dykema, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to professional solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.152 | SD.1866 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Keiko M. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit certain termination and cancellation fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.153 | SD.2024 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and James Arciero for legislation relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.196 | SD.1739 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier, David K. Muradian, Jr., Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce certain Limited Liability Companies filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.305 | SD.1610 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Barbara A. L'Italien and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education. | |
| S.306 | SD.1612 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| S.359 | SD.1606 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.360 | SD.1617 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.361 | SD.1620 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.395 | SD.1625 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.396 | SD.1628 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unfunded election audits. Election Laws. | |
| S.397 | SD.1709 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.481 | SD.1742 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the impacts of municipal water withdrawal permits . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.589 | SD.1852 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pet insurance. Financial Services. | |
| S.661 | SD.1641 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Richard J. Ross, William Crocker, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.708 | SD.1753 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow in-state tuition rates for veterans. Higher Education. | |
| S.746 | SD.1643 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 746) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to enhance housing authority screening. Housing. | |
| S.747 | SD.1856 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Keiko M. Orrall, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to preventing fraud in Massachusetts housing authorities. Housing. | |
| S.748 | SD.1996 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to affordable housing and water infrastructure. Housing. | |
| S.928 | SD.1649 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary. | |
| S.929 | SD.1654 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.930 | SD.1655 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.931 | SD.1657 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sex offender classification. The Judiciary. | |
| S.932 | SD.1659 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to sex offender registration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.933 | SD.1660 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary. | |
| S.935 | SD.1749 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Linda Dean Campbell and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to wave the fees for the declaration of homestead for disabled veterans. The Judiciary. | |
| S.936 | SD.1854 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conflict of interest training. The Judiciary. | |
| S.937 | SD.1864 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to impersonating a public officer. The Judiciary. | |
| S.938 | SD.1869 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to crimes against police officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.939 | SD.1885 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to vandalism and tagging. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1044 | SD.1656 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to employee records. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1045 | SD.1750 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Richard J. Ross, Linda Dean Campbell and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to veterans’ work-related experience in applying for certain licenses. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1106 | HD.190 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of David Paul Linsky, Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Millis to transfer certain recreation property in exchange for dedication of conservation land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1261 | SD.1663 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to medical malpractice. Public Health. | |
| S.1351 | SD.1666 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1352 | SD.1667 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a drug dealer registry in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1353 | SD.1870 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to human trafficking prevention. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1354 | SD.1874 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1354) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit the illegal lending of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1355 | SD.1886 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Richard J. Ross and James M. Cantwell for legislation relative to licensing vertical reciprocating conveyors. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1452 | SD.30 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Richard J. Ross, David Paul Linsky and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the police department in the town of Millis from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1453 | SD.1554 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Karen E. Spilka and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to authorize the board of directors of Metacomet Emergency Communications Center to accept chapter 32B of the General Laws. Public Service. | |
| S.1454 | SD.1555 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to authorize the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to John Lyons. Public Service. | |
| S.1455 | SD.1669 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to retirement board membership. Public Service. | |
| S.1456 | SD.1671 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to Group 1, Group 2 or Group 4 employees with creditable service to serve on retirement boards. Public Service. | |
| S.1457 | SD.1712 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pension fund performance and accountability. Public Service. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1879 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation relative to retirement board contracting. Public Service. | |
| S.1459 | SD.1880 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation relative to retirement board member training. Public Service. | |
| S.1618 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1619 | SD.1675 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1620 | SD.1678 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.1621 | SD.1680 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Jason M. Lewis and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reduce the property taxes of certain elderly persons. Revenue. | |
| S.1622 | SD.1682 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to exempt certain long-term care facilities from property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1623 | SD.1683 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Richard J. Ross, Citizens for Limited Taxation and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities. Revenue. | |
| S.1624 | SD.1684 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Richard J. Ross, Jason M. Lewis, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William Crocker and others for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Revenue. | |
| S.1625 | SD.1716 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Commonwealth Municipal Dog Park Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| S.1626 | SD.1743 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to charitable organizations and property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1627 | SD.1755 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Keiko M. Orrall, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tax credit for employers of veterans who received an honorable discharge. Revenue. | |
| S.1628 | SD.1871 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Richard J. Ross, Jason M. Lewis, Ryan C. Fattman, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to student loan debt. Revenue. | |
| S.1758 | SD.1719 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to transparency in government with regard to consultant expenses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1759 | SD.1863 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to executive employee compensation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1882 | SD.1693 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to community liaisons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1976 | SD.1695 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Keiko M. Orrall and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to preserving public safety and preventing trespassing on state highways. Transportation. | |
| S.1977 | SD.1697 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance local road construction and speed limits. Transportation. | |
| S.1978 | SD.1702 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1978) of Richard J. Ross, Kevin J. Kuros and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to handicapped placards. Transportation. | |
| S.1979 | SD.1745 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eliminating fees for distinctive plates for veterans. Transportation. | |
| S.1980 | SD.1860 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to parking safety. Transportation. | |
| S.2025 | SD.1699 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2036 | SD.2075 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Ann Barry, an employee of the Division of Professional Licensure. Temporary Ways and Means. | |
| S.2159 | SD.2305 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2159) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Randy Hunt for legislation to improve access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health. | |
| S.2165 | SD.2314 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation relative to the protection of service animals. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2166 | SD.2312 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donna Paul, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
| S.2188 | SD.2349 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2188) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue. | |
| S.2212 | SD.2369 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2212) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Faulkner, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | |
| S.2378 | SD.2531 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2378) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross for legislation to require professional cleanup following a suspected fentanyl-related incident. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.2482 | SD.2591 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2482) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and David Paul Linsky for legislation further regulating the value of the assets held by the Bacon Free Library in the South Natick section of the Town of Natick. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2550 | SD.2668 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Lopez, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service. | |
| H.4533 | HD.4820 | By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4533) of David Paul Linsky and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to the removal of elected financial officials in the town of Sherborn. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| SD.2204 | By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and David Hinckley for legislation relative to the direct shipment of distilled spirits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. This bill is by request. * | ||
| HD.4403 | By Representative Dooley of Norfolk and Senator Ross (by request), a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dr. David W. Diamond and Dr. Ilene H. Segal relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development. This bill is by request. * | ||
| S.588 | SD.1703 | By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of Bernard Kansky for legislation relative to disability insurance benefits. Financial Services. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.934 | SD.1705 | By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Mark Bell for legislation relative to moving violations. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1760 | SD.1917 | By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1760) of Melissa Kameras for legislation to recognize February 26 through March 4, 2017 as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.