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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Richard J. Ross Served 2009 - 2018 Republican - Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex

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  Richard.Ross@masenate.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2175 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure forensic service integrity. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2348 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal possession of rapid fire firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2500 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure greater transparency at the GIC. Public Service.
  HD.3713 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to choosing presidential electors and the process which governors them. Election Laws.
  HD.4486 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul F. Tucker and others for legislation to further regulate certain opioids or any derivative thereof. The Judiciary.
S.15  SD.277 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 15) of Bruce E. Tarr 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.39  SD.1508 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and David F. DeCoste for legislation to SAVE Massachusetts tax dollars. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.40  SD.1574 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Hannah Kane, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.50  SD.1757 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny and Richard J. Ross for legislation to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.51  SD.472 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John F. Keenan, Denise Provost, Richard J. Ross, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.64  SD.583 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Michael O. Moore, Linda Dean Campbell, Jack Lewis, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.69  SD.1629 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of disabled individuals living in group homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.76  SD.449 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Bruce E. Tarr and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.80  HD.1493 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the establishment of an abuse registry for certain caretakers of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.102  HD.712 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to require proof of residency for public benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.105  HD.1166 By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 105) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to strengthening public assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.106  HD.1209 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 106) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to the use of direct cash assistance funds held on an electronic benefit transfer card or access device in a state other than the Commonwealth or a bordering state. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.108  HD.2073 By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 108) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to the immigration status of persons applying for assistance from the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.121  SD.1561 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 121) of Ryan C. Fattman and Richard J. Ross for legislation to reduce regulations for hair braiders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.136  SD.1687 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jay R. Kaufman, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore contract rights to craft brewers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.137  HD.143 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.145  SD.1747 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish nonmanufacturing seller liability. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.158  SD.140 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to prevent discrimination on certain boards of registration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.159  SD.450 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.177  HD.1199 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to notifying automobile lien holders of certain towing and storage costs. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.181  HD.340 By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.183  HD.1319 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.194  HD.1350 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 194) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Paul McMurtry relative to inducements in the purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.198  SD.288 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.199  SD.597 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Murphy and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to study the feasibility of streamlining business registration. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.203  SD.1935 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to funding the foundation budget review commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.217  SD.1534 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 217) of Harriette L. Chandler, Anne M. Gobi, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to establish a commission on regional school district foundation budgets. [EDUCATION].
S.223  SD.1905 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize the foundation budget for the 21st century. Education.
S.231  SD.811 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Thomas J. Calter, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to mandating a curriculum in the public schools on personal financial literacy. Education.
H.243  HD.762 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to establish a educational mandate working group. Education.
S.247  SD.1058 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Rady Mom and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to high school financial literacy education. Education.
H.248  HD.1244 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students. Education.
H.249  HD.1252 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education.
S.249  SD.362 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of James B. Eldridge and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools. Education.
H.250  HD.1276 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the transportation of students in vocational-technical schools. Education.
H.251  HD.1278 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to provide bonus aid to newly formed regional school districts. Education.
S.252  SD.1533 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Ryan C. Fattman, James R. Miceli, Richard J. Ross, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools. Education.
S.253  SD.1613 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Brian Murray and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to establish funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.
S.260  SD.342 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Richard J. Ross, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students. Education.
S.262  SD.400 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide bonus aid to newly formed regional school districts. Education.
S.263  SD.819 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to study vocational education transportation. Education.
S.264  SD.820 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education.
S.271  SD.1923 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 271) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Richard J. Ross, James B. Eldridge and Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to establish an educational mandate working group. Education.
S.277  SD.1102 By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 277) of Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote financial literacy in schools. Education.
S.287  SD.246 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism. Education.
S.288  SD.298 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Education.
S.292  SD.1313 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Richard J. Ross, William N. Brownsberger, Christopher M. Markey and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize school districts to donate excess food to local voluntary assistance programs. Education.
H.296  HD.1406 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 296) of Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross relative to reimbursement for application and tuition fees for certain teachers. Education.
H.303  HD.458 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 303) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to informational technology upgrade reimbursements for next-generation Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System compliance. Education.
S.303  SD.2058 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to increase substance abuse prevention and education in public schools. Education.
S.310  SD.1847 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Michael F. Rush, Marc R. Pacheco, Barbara A. L'Italien, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
S.313  SD.26 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Tackey Chan, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dyslexia. Education.
S.315  SD.114 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Bruce E. Tarr and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation relative to school safety issues. Education.
S.319  SD.454 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to enhancing special education services delivery. Education.
S.321  SD.1940 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish an educational mandate working group. Education.
S.325  SD.1987 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to Learning Innovation for Tomorrow (LIFT) to fund the foundation budget review commission. Education.
S.326  SD.1998 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the foundation budget review commission. Education.
S.354  SD.1383 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Mark C. Montigny, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
S.382  SD.1631 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Ryan C. Fattman, Leonard Mirra, Shawn Dooley, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to contribution fairness. Election Laws.
H.385  HD.1007 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to voting overseas. Election Laws.
S.393  SD.690 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross and Thomas P. Walsh for legislation relative to election ballots. Election Laws.
S.398  SD.137 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to campaign contribution cycles. Election Laws.
S.415  SD.1041 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Richard J. Ross, William N. Brownsberger, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.416  SD.1054 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 416) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.419  HD.758 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.425  SD.1828 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Carmine L. Gentile, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.434  SD.407 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to reviving and continuing the special commission established (under Chapter 498 of the Acts of 2008) to make an investigation and study of the water quality of the Charles River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.440  SD.1790 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Anne M. Gobi, James B. Eldridge, Todd M. Smola, Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation relative to landfills and Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.448  HD.1590 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 448) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to a universal system of solid waste management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.450  SD.457 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.451  SD.589 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jay R. Kaufman, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinator habitat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.455  SD.666 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Joan B. Lovely, James B. Eldridge, Mary S. Keefe, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation relative to drinking water and ground water research. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.457  HD.644 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for the establishment of a special task force (including members of the General Court) to promote pollinator forage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.458  HD.645 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.467  SD.1308 By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Barbara A. L'Italien and James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate hydraulic fracturing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.469  SD.1019 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the positioning of compressor stations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.485  SD.128 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.486  SD.129 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 486) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.489  SD.936 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 489) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Daniel J. Ryan, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.499  HD.819 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.511  HD.944 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Michael S. Day and others relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.
S.555  SD.723 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
S.557  SD.471 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Thomas M. McGee, Brendan P. Crighton, Paul Tucker, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services.
S.572  SD.855 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James M. Cantwell, Steven S. Howitt, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.577  HD.602 By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator L'Italien, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to regulate real estate appraisal management companies. Financial Services.
S.592  SD.631 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation relative to mandated benefits. Financial Services.
S.615  SD.1027 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Eileen M. Donoghue, John W. Scibak, Richard J. Ross, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. Health Care Financing.
S.620  SD.1556 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 620) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to fiduciary responsibility. Health Care Financing.
H.634  HD.456 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.642  HD.671 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Keiko M. Orrall and others that institutions of higher education allow certain students to waive participation in student health insurance programs. Higher Education.
H.657  HD.938 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 657) of Michael S. Day and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations relative to the comprehensive permit law. Housing.
H.658  HD.1305 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Michael S. Day and others relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
S.662  SD.625 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 662) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing.
S.663  SD.632 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing.
S.684  SD.1618 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 684) of Ryan C. Fattman, Peter J. Durant, Richard J. Ross, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to educate students about the cost of a college degree. Higher Education.
S.687  SD.2047 By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Michael F. Rush, Russell E. Holmes, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Board of Directors. Higher Education.
H.694  HD.1186 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to the public housing application process. Housing.
S.698  SD.931 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 698) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
S.709  SD.118 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 709) of Bruce E. Tarr, Paul R. Heroux, Eric P. Lesser and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to establish the Finish Line Scholarship Program. Higher Education.
S.712  SD.2041 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 712) of Bruce E. Tarr, Paul R. Heroux, Natalie Higgins, Eileen M. Donoghue and others for legislation to create a Finish Line Scholarship Program. Higher Education.
H.732  HD.1844 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others that plaintiffs who have filed five or more unsuccessful petitions in the past seven years be classified as vexatious litigants. The Judiciary.
H.734  HD.1857 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to county retention of registry of deeds fees. The Judiciary.
S.740  SD.1916 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to study the feasibility of increasing adult disabled housing stock. Housing.
H.744  HD.260 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 744) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary.
S.751  SD.1913 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 751) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing.
S.765  SD.685 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Michael D. Brady, Richard J. Ross, Danielle W. Gregoire, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
H.766  HD.954 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 766) of Michael S. Day and others relative to sexual exploitation of victims of human trafficking. The Judiciary.
S.788  SD.1466 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sarah K. Peake, Leonard Mirra, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect girls from genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.790  HD.1206 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.795  HD.1329 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.838  SD.1043 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.848  SD.1520 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Kevin J. Kuros, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to direct food donations. The Judiciary.
S.849  SD.1622 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 849) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Kevin J. Kuros and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the insanity defense. The Judiciary.
S.850  SD.1626 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Ryan C. Fattman, James R. Miceli, Richard J. Ross, Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to strengthen the identity law. The Judiciary.
H.852  HD.310 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Steven S. Howitt, F. Jay Barrows and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
S.874  SD.1718 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.
S.878  SD.156 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of John F. Keenan, William N. Brownsberger, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand protection under the Good Samaritan law for drug-related overdoses. The Judiciary.
S.880  SD.621 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, F. Jay Barrows, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary.
S.897  SD.456 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Bradford R. Hill, Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The Judiciary.
S.900  SD.1982 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Paul Tucker, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to impose a penalty for the damaging of historic homes. The Judiciary.
S.901  SD.1989 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Paul Tucker, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote access to emergency medical services for minors. The Judiciary.
S.902  SD.1990 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 902) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, Peter J. Durant, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
H.904  HD.1458 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the liability of farmers’ markets. The Judiciary.
S.905  SD.1083 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
S.906  SD.1085 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking. The Judiciary.
S.907  SD.1086 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation in bodyworks establishments. The Judiciary.
S.908  SD.1203 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Mark C. Montigny, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross and Paul R. Heroux for legislation to extend the statute of limitations for certain actions involving international human rights abuses. The Judiciary.
H.919  HD.1238 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to public access to sex offender information. The Judiciary.
H.921  HD.1267 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 921) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to victim access to sex offender information. The Judiciary.
S.921  SD.672 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. The Judiciary.
H.922  HD.1349 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 922) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for excessive non-emergency 911 calls. The Judiciary.
H.925  HD.486 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary.
H.948  HD.1321 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the transmitting of indecent visual depictions by persons younger than eighteen years of age. The Judiciary.
S.948  SD.120 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 948) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary.
S.950  SD.317 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sexually violent predators. The Judiciary.
S.953  SD.440 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to out of state sex offenders. The Judiciary.
S.958  SD.445 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide. The Judiciary.
S.959  SD.446 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to habitual drunk drivers. The Judiciary.
S.960  SD.448 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the statute of limitations for sex crimes in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
S.962  SD.453 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Bruce E. Tarr, F. Jay Barrows, Daniel M. Donahue, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary.
S.963  SD.813 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to collection of outstanding delinquent legal fees. The Judiciary.
S.965  SD.916 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly. The Judiciary.
S.966  SD.1970 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Bruce E. Tarr and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to soliciting acts of terrorism. The Judiciary.
S.967  SD.1978 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 967) of Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer L. Flanagan and Keiko M. Orrall for legislation to provide a lifeline medical amnesty for persons under age 21. The Judiciary.
H.984  HD.68 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to prohibit sex offenders from employment or volunteer status at camps for children. The Judiciary.
H.985  HD.69 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary.
H.986  HD.70 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.
H.998  HD.1820 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1012  SD.1624 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of Ryan C. Fattman, James R. Miceli, Richard J. Ross, Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1019  SD.332 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1032  SD.726 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1032) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the documentation of contracted workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1036  HD.1275 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to the definitions of and profile of independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1052  HD.940 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Michael S. Day and others relative to increasing certain civil penalties for unlawful possession of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.1053  HD.945 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Michael S. Day and others relative to licensing of recreational marijuana facilities. Marijuana Policy.
H.1054  HD.1762 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to enforcement of penalties under the marijuana legalization law. Marijuana Policy.
H.1055  HD.1783 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to prohibit possession of open containers of marijuana or marijuana products in the passenger area of motor vehicles. Marijuana Policy.
S.1061  SD.1547 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Ryan C. Fattman, Kevin J. Kuros and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to edible marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
S.1064  SD.1818 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation relative to the regulatory authority for oversight of the recreational marijuana industry. Marijuana Policy.
S.1065  SD.1820 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1065) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen local control over recreational marijuana businesses. Marijuana Policy.
S.1066  SD.1821 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to further regulate the manufacture and sale of certain commercial marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
S.1067  SD.1823 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1067) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross and Steven Ultrino for legislation to further regulate marijuana commercialization. Marijuana Policy.
S.1068  SD.1824 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1068) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the public safety risk of marijuana-impaired drivers. Marijuana Policy.
S.1069  SD.1826 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1069) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation relative to safe limits on home growing of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
S.1070  SD.1827 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1070) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross and Steven Ultrino for legislation relative to penalties for underage possession and use of marijuana tobacco and alcohol. Marijuana Policy.
S.1071  SD.1829 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1071) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth marijuana use prevention and education. Marijuana Policy.
S.1072  SD.1830 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to marijuana research, data collection, and best practices. Marijuana Policy.
S.1077  SD.1842 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Jason M. Lewis, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation relative to marijuana product packaging and labeling. Marijuana Policy.
S.1078  SD.1711 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1078) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the marketing and visibility of recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
S.1080  SD.1730 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to municipal control over recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.1085  HD.1280 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to regional stabilization funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1110  HD.488 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1113  SD.1929 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1113) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to regional navigators for substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1114  SD.1980 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1115  SD.2016 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1115) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to develop a master plan on the availability of beds for addiction treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1123  SD.482 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1123) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Brendan P. Crighton, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipal use of the prudent investor standards. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1137  SD.414 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Richard J. Ross, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional stabilization funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1143  HD.728 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
S.1145  SD.1460 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1155  SD.1636 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, John H. Rogers, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1156  SD.122 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1156) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to land use regulations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1159  SD.949 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1159) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1162  SD.615 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts. Public Health.
H.1163  HD.557 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1171  HD.1591 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to establish a rare disease advisory council. Public Health.
S.1195  SD.411 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Kevin G. Honan, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health.
S.1197  SD.1518 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, John F. Keenan, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.
S.1199  SD.504 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
H.1199  HD.1422 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
S.1222  SD.284 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings. Public Health.
S.1260  SD.1252 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
S.1263  SD.1432 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Michael F. Rush, Brendan P. Crighton, Geoff Diehl, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of athletic training. Public Health.
S.1266  SD.1748 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Michael F. Rush, Richard J. Ross, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
S.1273  SD.1465 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1279  HD.481 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the elevator inspection fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1309  SD.1569 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1317  HD.381 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1321  HD.1070 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of James Arciero and others relative to the compensation paid to injured correctional officers. Public Service.
S.1337  SD.55 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Michael O. Moore, James Arciero, Richard J. Ross, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1349  SD.553 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1357  SD.1456 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1360  SD.123 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Kelcourse and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation relative to the creation of the Commonwealth technical rescue regions and coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1362  SD.320 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to provide oversight of crime labs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1363  SD.321 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1365  SD.1983 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to protect law abiding citizens and strengthen public safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1368  SD.293 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of James E. Timilty, Diana DiZoglio, Chris Walsh, Marc T. Lombardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the closure of state correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1373  HD.741 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
S.1380  SD.1735 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Walter F. Timilty, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Frank A. Moran, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1411  HD.1376 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1411) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide additional compensation for assistant municipal collectors and assistant treasurers upon certification. Public Service.
S.1413  SD.1563 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1413) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Hannah Kane for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the effects of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset in Massachusetts. Public Service.
H.1422  HD.1436 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1422) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to retirees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
S.1426  SD.25 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service.
H.1432  HD.1260 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to payment for unused sick time for certain public employees. Public Service.
H.1449  HD.215 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1449) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.1465  HD.891 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of James Arciero and others relative to non-contiguous farm land. Revenue.
H.1469  HD.783 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue.
S.1475  SD.719 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of James E. Timilty, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Diana DiZoglio, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1477  HD.1163 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for expenditures for the design, construction, repair or replacement of failed cesspool or septic systems. Revenue.
S.1479  SD.867 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1479) of James E. Timilty, Steven S. Howitt, Richard J. Ross, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunications. Public Service.
H.1486  HD.914 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to the recovery of legal fees incurred by municipalities on property in foreclosure. Revenue.
S.1507  SD.1333 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Julian Cyr, Sarah K. Peake, Dylan Fernandes and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts. Revenue.
S.1513  SD.850 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, John W. Scibak, David F. DeCoste, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exemptions from taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
S.1522  SD.1487 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1522) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Richard J. Ross and Paul K. Frost for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.
S.1523  SD.1495 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1523) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
H.1524  HD.393 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
S.1524  SD.1497 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to graduate student loan deductions. Revenue.
S.1525  SD.1499 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra, Kevin J. Kuros and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.
S.1526  SD.1501 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Timothy R. Whelan, Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the inventory tax. Revenue.
S.1529  SD.1507 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Richard J. Ross, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote sustainable economic development throughout Massachusetts. Revenue.
H.1539  HD.337 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
S.1545  SD.158 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of John F. Keenan, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.
H.1545  HD.2004 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1545) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of trucks, tractors, trailers and railcars that transport people or goods in interstate commerce. Revenue.
S.1565  SD.680 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1565) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, John W. Scibak, Paul Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.
S.1570  SD.1975 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Mark C. Montigny, Keiko M. Orrall, Richard J. Ross and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.
H.1582  HD.1371 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1582) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a college tuition income tax deduction. Revenue.
H.1583  HD.1379 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue.
H.1584  HD.1437 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to prohibit the conducting of tax audits or compliance activity regarding certain taxpayers 80 years of age or older. Revenue.
S.1584  SD.1299 By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1584) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, John W. Scibak, Steven S. Howitt, Keiko M. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue.
H.1585  HD.1439 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1585) of Paul McMurtry, Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for the creation of a sales tax holiday for the month of August of each year for certain nonbusiness sales at retail of mobile electronic devices. Revenue.
H.1586  HD.1452 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1586) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to taxation of school supplies purchased by certain educators. Revenue.
H.1587  HD.1453 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1587) of Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross relative to taxation on sales of living trees used in commercial and residential landscapes. Revenue.
S.1592  SD.524 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a tax exemption for municipalities paying for gas. Revenue.
H.1600  HD.1220 By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to exempt certain inventory from taxation. Revenue.
H.1601  HD.399 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to tax return filing deadlines for business corporations. Revenue.
H.1604  HD.1126 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the value of classic or antique vehicles in calculating the sales tax. Revenue.
S.1612  SD.731 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1612) of Michael J. Rodrigues, James J. Lyons, Jr. and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.
H.1623  HD.1378 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1623) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to commuter transit tax benefits. Revenue.
H.1624  HD.1660 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1624) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to providing a tax credit for manufacturing employees training. Revenue.
H.1629  HD.675 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of Alan Silvia and others relative to the Massachusetts historic rehabilitation tax credit. Revenue.
S.1632  SD.1454 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1632) of Michael F. Rush, Leonard Mirra, Paul McMurtry and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to sales tax relief in the aftermath of an emergency. Revenue.
S.1635  SD.124 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue.
S.1639  SD.285 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1639) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
S.1640  SD.287 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1640) of Bruce E. Tarr and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to corporate excise tax reform. Revenue.
S.1642  SD.292 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, David F. DeCoste and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reduce the income tax. Revenue.
S.1645  SD.302 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to create a private mortgage insurance tax deduction. Revenue.
H.1646  HD.154 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1646) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to require that certain legislation enacted by the General Court and approved by the Governor contain fiscal notes or local mandate statements. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
S.1646  SD.303 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Bruce E. Tarr and David F. DeCoste for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue.
S.1647  SD.307 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to phase out the corporate excise tax on property of net worth. Revenue.
S.1648  SD.308 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1648) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to all corporations. Revenue.
S.1650  SD.310 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, David F. DeCoste and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5 percent. Revenue.
S.1652  SD.312 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1652) of Bruce E. Tarr and David F. DeCoste for legislation to provide local property tax relief. Revenue.
S.1653  SD.313 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote civic engagement in setting the income tax rate. Revenue.
S.1654  SD.452 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue. Revenue.
S.1655  SD.473 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford R. Hill for legislation relative to the curatorship program. Revenue.
S.1657  SD.639 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1657) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to increase the land conservation tax credit. Revenue.
S.1659  SD.1000 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1659) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.
S.1660  SD.1003 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an incentive for job creation. Revenue.
S.1661  SD.1072 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Bruce E. Tarr, Paul R. Heroux and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to remove impediments to corporate growth. Revenue.
S.1662  SD.1406 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Bruce E. Tarr, Patricia D. Jehlen, Ryan C. Fattman and Paul R. Heroux for legislation to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1663  SD.1938 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative property tax liability reduction for volunteer services. Revenue.
H.1681  HD.913 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1681) of Kay Khan and others relative to the governance of the Health Policy Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1685  HD.779 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1689  SD.922 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1695  HD.1235 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to require the biennial review of rules and regulations with an economic impact on small businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1703  SD.1496 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of Ryan C. Fattman, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra, David K. Muradian, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the costs for small businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1704  HD.1571 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1704) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to permit enhanced public access to public Internet deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1705  HD.1658 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1705) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others that the State Purchasing Agent be directed to give preference to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1706  SD.1519 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, John F. Keenan and Paul K. Frost for legislation to create lysosomal storage disorder awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1707  SD.1551 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1707) of Ryan C. Fattman, James R. Miceli, Richard J. Ross, Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to designate January as peace officer history month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1715  HD.663 By Representative Silvia of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Alan Silvia, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1754  HD.650 By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to redefining the term natural gas compressor station. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1770  SD.315 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1770) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1771  SD.316 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to control state spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1772  SD.447 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1772) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1774  SD.594 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1774) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote private sector job growth and reduce state spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1778  SD.973 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to create accountability for legislative reports. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1857  SD.1491 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1865  SD.464 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Michael O. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Robert M. Koczera, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation relative to the development of economically sound and environmentally progressive solid waste management strategies to improve recycling. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1866  SD.465 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Thomas M. McGee, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1873  HD.1012 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1873) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to exempt certain veterans from fares for the use of facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. Transportation.
H.1880  HD.511 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Mathew Muratore and Richard J. Ross relative to lights for ambulances, fire apparatus and law enforcement vehicles. Transportation.
S.1883  SD.953 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1883) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and James M. Cantwell for legislation relative to a comprehensive investigation of the green communities act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1888  SD.684 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1888) of James E. Timilty and Richard J. Ross for legislation to redefine natural gas compressor station. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1916  SD.1515 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1916) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the definition of commercial motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.1917  HD.211 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation.
S.1923  SD.379 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1923) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Todd M. Smola, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles. Transportation.
H.1938  HD.522 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1938) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to allowing veterans leaves of absence on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1953  HD.2200 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1954  HD.2425 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1988  SD.323 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs. Transportation.
S.1989  SD.324 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1989) of Bruce E. Tarr and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to promote road safety. Transportation.
S.1992  SD.328 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1992) of Bruce E. Tarr and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. Transportation.
S.1994  SD.605 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fix it first plan. Transportation.
S.2010  SD.1319 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2010) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Sarah K. Peake and Dylan Fernandes for legislation to extend veterans status for the National Guard and Reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2023  HD.2676 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2023) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to financial literacy programs in schools. Education.
S.2027  SD.1803 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Michael F. Rush, William M. Straus, Paul McMurtry, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect veterans’ military medical and service records. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2028  HD.2439 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2028) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to access to personal technological devices by schools. Education.
S.2028  SD.1804 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Michael F. Rush, Jason M. Lewis, Paul McMurtry, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2029  HD.2443 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Carolyn C. Dykema, Chris Walsh and Richard J. Ross relative to school transportation. Education.
S.2030  SD.1851 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Michael F. Rush, Jerald A. Parisella, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically needy veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2038  HD.2668 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2038) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for an investigation by an educational task force of the effects of school day start times for middle school and secondary school students. Education.
H.2039  HD.2997 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2039) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to require public school districts to include civics in their curriculum. Education.
S.2052  SD.2112 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.
S.2053  SD.2157 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2070  HD.2344 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the construction and reconstruction of rooms in licensed nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.2113  HD.2382 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) 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.2115  HD.2398 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2116  HD.2403 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2117  HD.2411 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the establishment of a water infrastructure improvement fund to provide assistance to cities and towns for clean water and economic development. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2118  HD.2413 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2118) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a feasibility study for the implementation of watershed-based permitting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2120  HD.2432 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2120) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the control of tick-borne illnesses by the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2149  Senate, May 24, 2017 -- Text of amendment (75) (offered by Senator Chang-Diaz et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
S.2151  Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (43) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
S.2164  SD.2236 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2164) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts pollinators. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2199  Senate, October 26, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #99 (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2185)
H.2238  HD.2707 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2238) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish a task force on the safety and welfare of elderly and disabled persons residing in public housing. Housing.
H.2241  HD.2639 By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2241) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing.
H.2253  HD.2663 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to visitation rights of grandparents. The Judiciary.
H.2266  HD.2468 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) 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.2274  HD.2851 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
H.2276  HD.2107 By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Flanagan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2276) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers and correction officers in interactions with persons on the autism spectrum who are victims or witnesses to crimes, or suspected or convicted of crimes. The Judiciary.
H.2277  HD.2842 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to service animals and penalties for misrepresentation. The Judiciary.
S.2311  SD.2494 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary.
H.2333  HD.2873 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.2378  HD.2499 By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting the purchase of marijuana with funds provided by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Marijuana Policy.
S.2417  SD.2623 Senate, April 11, 2018 -- Offered by Senator Michael J. Rodrigues et al relative to pending acquisition of Mount Ida College by the University of Massachusetts
H.2419  HD.2206 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2457  HD.2389 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
H.2458  HD.1342 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the safe handling of certain hazardous drugs. Public Health.
H.2465  HD.2574 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2465) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
H.2603  HD.2786 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
H.2625  HD.2369 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2625) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to implement a system for the partial payment of property taxes and the charging of interest only on the unpaid balance. Revenue.
H.2674  HD.2165 By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2674) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to establish a yearly audit of MassHealth and the Department of Transitional Assistance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2709  HD.2218 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2709) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the electric vehicle consumer rebate program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2730  HD.2455 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2730) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to licensing of school bus operators. Transportation.
H.2752  HD.2886 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
H.2814  HD.3618 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to amending certain statutes pertaining to data security breaches and calling for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on cybersecurity to assess the various threats across the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2824  HD.3181 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow non-profits and charities to purchase alcohol from retail package stores for use at charitable events. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2842  HD.3156 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the minimum about of school aid available to municipalities. Education.
H.2981  HD.3316 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2981) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the billing practices between contracted health care providers and MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
H.3008  HD.963 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Michael S. Day and others relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.
H.3009  HD.1805 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to use manufactured housing as affordable housing. Housing.
H.3025  HD.3295 By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to liability of persons in transit in private vehicles rendering care and assistance to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.3026  HD.3541 By Messrs. Berthiaume of Spencer and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3026) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to retired police cruisers. The Judiciary.
H.3038  HD.3497 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3038) of Tackey Chan and others relative to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The Judiciary.
H.3053  HD.3486 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
H.3090  HD.3361 By Representatives Markey of Dartmouth and Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3090) of Christopher M. Markey, Sheila C. Harrington and others relative to child-centered family law. The Judiciary.
H.3118  HD.3004 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the interstate corrections compact. The Judiciary.
H.3138  HD.960 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3138) of Michael S. Day and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance be authorized to establish the youth employment subsidy fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3163  HD.3291 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to authorizing municipalities to prohibit the creation and operation of marijuana establishments or impose zoning ordinances for locations of retail marijuana establishments. Marijuana Policy.
H.3164  HD.3324 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to zoning of retail marijuana facilities. Marijuana Policy.
H.3165  HD.3545 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to establish penalties for operating motor vehicles while under the influence of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.3169  HD.1813 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to regulating the sale of certain edible marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.3170  HD.1816 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3170) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the taxation of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.3171  HD.1826 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3171) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the labeling of certain edible marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.3194  HD.1213 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to prohibiting purchases of marijuana by persons using direct cash assistance funds held on electronic benefit transfer cards or access devices. Marijuana Policy.
H.3209  HD.3684 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to authorize two more municipalities to establish regional commissions on disabilities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3254  HD.3321 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to the process of reclassifying firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3304  HD.3706 By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3304) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to income tax exemptions for active duty members of the armed forces. Revenue.
H.3309  HD.3565 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3309) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to veterans property tax abatements. Revenue.
H.3318  HD.3139 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3318) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to information included with municipal tax bills. Revenue.
H.3321  HD.1680 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3321) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to provide tax credits for engaging in agricultural internships for qualified students for farm training. Revenue.
H.3323  HD.3032 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue.
H.3370  HD.3620 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3370) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to designate the Fort Devens Museum as the official veterans and military museum of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3425  HD.3419 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3425) of Denise C. Garlick and Richard J. Ross for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Needham as the James J. Delaney II, USMC veterans memorial bridge. Transportation.
H.3458  HD.3864 By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka (with the approval of the town council) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land to the city known as the town of Franklin for landfill capping, solid waste transfer station and recycling center purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3475  HD.1872 By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3475) of Brian Murray and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the impact of undocumented immigrants residing in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.3476  HD.2690 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to school services for certain 22 year-old students. Education.
H.3479  HD.2657 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to encouraging and supporting high school graduation. Education.
H.3480  HD.2712 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of Paul McMurtry and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the start and end times for school days at public elementary and secondary schools. Education.
H.3481  HD.2985 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3481) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to increasing funding for the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education.
H.3490  HD.2902 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3490) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establishing the Massachusetts Educational Trust Fund to provide financial assistance for post-secondary education . Higher Education.
H.3491  HD.2264 By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Alan Silvia and others relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education . Higher Education.
H.3492  HD.2708 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Diana DiZoglio, Richard J. Ross and David F. DeCoste relative to affordable housing. Housing.
H.3494  HD.1645 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to supervised medical parole of terminal and extraordinarily incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.
H.3501  HD.1193 By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3501) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Geoff Diehl and others relative to sex offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3509  HD.2698 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3509) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish a voucher assistance program for certain drug dependent persons released from incarceration and assigned to certified alcohol and drug free housing . Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3510  HD.2703 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3510) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.3516  HD.2705 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3516) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the Chief Medical Examiner to provide certain information in substance abuse-related deaths. Public Health.
H.3518  HD.3140 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Steven Ultrino and others that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security be authorized to establish a central electronic database of information relative to correctional education programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3519  HD.3147 By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3519) of Steven Ultrino and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to educational programs in the state prisons and the county houses of correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3520  HD.3547 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3520) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to establish a municipal bulk purchasing program for industrial washing machines for fire departments. Public Service.
H.3552  HD.2756 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3552) of Denise C. Garlick and Richard J. Ross relative to school transportation. Education.
H.3621  HD.1936 By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
H.3625  HD.3609 By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3625) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
H.3657  HD.3882 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, William J. Crocker, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3681  HD.3758 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to establishing a low-vision registry and improving access to information for the Commonwealth Registry of the Blind. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3713  HD.3966 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a healthy soils program within the Department of Agricultural Resources to promote the use of regenerative agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3714  HD.3712 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Public Health to appoint a rare disease advisory council to coordinate statewide efforts for the study of the incidences of rare diseases within the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.3724  HD.3986 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3724) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Cynthia S. Creem and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to the other post-employment benefits trust fund of the town of Wellesley. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3785  HD.4074 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Franklin be authorized to establish a local agricultural commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3787  HD.4081 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of North Attleborough be authorized to sell certain property located at 616 Towne Street in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3812  HD.3970 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul Tucker and others relative to trafficking carfentanil or any salt or derivative thereof. The Judiciary.
H.3835  HD.4006 By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to the right of Abatement AB Initio for certain individuals. The Judiciary.
H.3836  HD.4112 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka relative to the sponsorship of bridges crossing the state highways on or along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the towns of Natick and Framingham. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4022  HD.4273 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to designate United States highway Route 20 as a state historic highway. Transportation.
H.4148  HD.4483 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4148) of Shawn Dooley and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Norfolk be authorized to convey certain land on Priscilla Avenue in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4353  HD.4665 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4353) of Shawn Dooley and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to grant additional 6 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and 5 additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4354  HD.4642 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sara Parmenter, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
H.4378  HD.4684 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as school resource officers. Education.
H.4473  HD.4737 By Representative Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay R. Kaufman, Cindy F. Friedman and others for legislation to authorize the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District to lease certain land and buildings. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4522  HD.4817 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4522) of Carmine L. Gentile, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to prevailing wages for certain affordable housing projects in the town of Wayland. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4554  HD.4819 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jodi Cipriano, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
H.4948  HD.5221 By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4948) of Denise C. Garlick, Michael F. Rush and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Needham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.5012  HD.4870 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 7A) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Richard J. Ross that Gary M. Premo be authorized to buy back creditable service from the Norfolk County Retirement System. Public Service.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.