Robert.Hedlund@masenate.gov
State House
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Boston, MA, 02133
Room 313C
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
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| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.1947 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Finance Control Board. Transportation. | ||
| HD.3769 | By Representatives Garry of Dracut and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry, Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to windshield wiper and headlight use. Transportation. | ||
| S.61 | SD.443 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 61) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.74 | HD.2094 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to establish a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.80 | SD.11 | By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Brian A. Joyce, Tom Sannicandro, Paul McMurtry, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.99 | SD.1851 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.108 | HD.2820 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 108) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to add 911 emergency responders to the list of locations for a safe surrender under the baby safe haven law. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.119 | HD.231 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to develop housing plans for families with minor children that are being evicted from publicly subsidized housing. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.138 | HD.2163 | By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the creation and maintenance of a searchable public online database of sites available for development in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.144 | SD.1071 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.185 | SD.1521 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.213 | HD.3022 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 213) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.219 | SD.642 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, James J. O'Day and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote local economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.235 | SD.318 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 235) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to study the feasibility of streamlining business registration. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.238 | SD.1471 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to limited liability corporation filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.240 | SD.1861 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to provide for loans for waterfront development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.245 | HD.1785 | By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.247 | SD.1143 | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of William N. Brownsberger, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Petrolati, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to stop educator sexual abuse, misconduct and exploitation. Education. | |
| S.253 | SD.1779 | By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Daniel A. Wolf, Benjamin B. Downing, Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal pre-kindergarten access. Education. | |
| H.255 | HD.2780 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Denise Provost and others relative to local control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.258 | SD.955 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Bruce E. Tarr and James M. Cantwell relative to mandating a curriculum in the public schools on personal financial literacy. Education. | |
| S.259 | SD.1371 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to protecting student witnesses. Education. | |
| H.267 | HD.1829 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of John W. Scibak and others relative to access to telemedicine services by allowing certain clinicians to be credentialed and allowing for coverage of such services by all payers and the Medicaid program. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.313 | SD.1606 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Barbara L'Italien, Carolyn C. Dykema, Marjorie C. Decker, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism. Education. | |
| S.318 | SD.332 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Thomas M. McGee, Brian M. Ashe, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical education in public schools. Education. | |
| S.330 | SD.1533 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education. | |
| S.331 | SD.1535 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| S.338 | SD.1176 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to DESE contracts. Education. | |
| H.340 | HD.1471 | By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 340) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing a public education system of sufficient quality. Education. | |
| S.343 | SD.1823 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Bruce E. Tarr, Todd M. Smola, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation relative to the modernization of boat registration and marine vessels. Education. | |
| S.360 | SD.1308 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.365 | SD.1537 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax. Elder Affairs. | |
| H.375 | HD.1152 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to allow teachers currently employed and receiving compensation to serve on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | |
| H.376 | HD.2208 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 376) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on all new mandated education programs. Education. | |
| S.378 | SD.950 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court relative to establishing voter identification procedures. Election Laws. | |
| S.389 | SD.1543 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Leonard Mirra, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws. | |
| S.390 | SD.1547 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo and others for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections. Election Laws. | |
| S.392 | SD.372 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to campaign contribution cycles. Election Laws. | |
| H.392 | HD.71 | By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 392) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education. | |
| S.394 | SD.1794 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change unenrolled to independent. Election Laws. | |
| S.396 | SD.947 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.404 | HD.1481 | By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to ensure that students with disabilities have an opportunity to participate in physical education. Education. | |
| S.413 | SD.1042 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Anne M. Gobi, Marc R. Pacheco, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.425 | HD.2035 | By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 425) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to establishing an educational mandate task force (including members of the General Court) to review all existing state mandates imposed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education. | |
| S.427 | SD.782 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.439 | SD.466 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Lori A. Ehrlich, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure continued humane animal care and protect family farms in Massachusetts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.440 | SD.648 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Josh S. Cutler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.451 | HD.3311 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the implementation or use of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Education. | |
| S.464 | SD.1206 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to restore the public trust for tidelands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.465 | SD.1222 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 465) of Bruce E. Tarr, Denise Provost, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.472 | SD.1507 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.475 | SD.1886 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Bruce E. Tarr, Donald H. Wong, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Marine Fisheries Research Council. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.498 | HD.2211 | By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to provide the highest quality education through access of innovative and research-based language education instructional programs. Education. | |
| S.501 | SD.982 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Anne M. Gobi, Marc R. Pacheco, Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services. | |
| S.502 | SD.985 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Anne M. Gobi, Harriette L. Chandler, Marc R. Pacheco, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage. Financial Services. | |
| H.516 | HD.2975 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.519 | SD.1548 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Barbara L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Colleen M. Garry, Marcos A. Devers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensuring transparency of health plan formularies. Financial Services. | |
| H.591 | HD.2812 | By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to require valid identification when casting provisional ballots. Election Laws. | |
| S.611 | SD.1629 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 611) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michelle M. DuBois, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.631 | SD.1553 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.640 | SD.1327 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to small group eligibility. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.671 | SD.1482 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education. | |
| S.684 | SD.1251 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 684) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to oversight on eligibility for tuition and fee waivers. Higher Education. | |
| S.717 | SD.1848 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 717) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhanced housing authority screening. Housing. | |
| S.723 | SD.39 | By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 723) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Jay D. Livingstone, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compliance of condominium associations. Housing. | |
| S.789 | SD.921 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect certain persons rendering emergency care from liability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.791 | SD.958 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to mandatory sentences for committing assaults on a law enforcement officers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.793 | SD.1765 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Timothy R. Whelan, Susan Williams Gifford, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| H.810 | HD.1188 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services. | |
| H.813 | HD.3160 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | |
| H.814 | HD.3414 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services. | |
| S.878 | SD.1735 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect health and safety of animals in vehicles. The Judiciary. | |
| S.890 | SD.1556 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Leonard Mirra, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary. | |
| S.891 | SD.1562 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Richard J. Ross, Thomas J. Calter, Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary. | |
| S.892 | SD.1569 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 892) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary. | |
| S.893 | SD.1571 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to employee records. The Judiciary. | |
| H.901 | HD.469 | By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to Lyme disease treatment health insurance coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.904 | SD.1028 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Karen E. Spilka, Jason M. Lewis, Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's residents from identity theft. The Judiciary. | |
| S.906 | SD.1262 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.907 | SD.1264 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to rape of a child by force. The Judiciary. | |
| H.913 | HD.2231 | By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services. | |
| S.925 | SD.1408 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to require notice and an opportunity to repair certain construction defects. The Judiciary. | |
| S.927 | SD.1422 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.928 | SD.1426 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to collect outstanding delinquent legal fees. The Judiciary. | |
| S.931 | SD.1729 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.932 | SD.1797 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 932) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.936 | SD.1869 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Bruce E. Tarr, Louis L. Kafka, Bradford R. Hill, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to habitual drunk drivers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.938 | SD.1878 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to private right of action to preserve public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| H.956 | HD.1236 | By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 956) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to Lyme disease treatment coverage. Financial Services. | |
| S.962 | SD.315 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Cynthia S. Creem, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employees social media privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.963 | SD.973 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.964 | SD.975 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr and Robert L. Hedlund relative to the payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.969 | HD.2134 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Garrett J. Bradley, James M. Cantwell and Robert L. Hedlund relative to the definition of autism in the childrens autism Medicaid waiver. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.979 | SD.1501 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to seasonal employment. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.980 | SD.1509 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to clarify earned paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1010 | SD.1171 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize the independence of franchise operators. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1013 | SD.1838 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1015 | SD.1876 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1038 | HD.2090 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Garrett J. Bradley, Timothy R. Madden and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education. | |
| S.1046 | SD.1604 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Tom Sannicandro, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| H.1064 | HD.840 | By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator L’Italien, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education. | |
| S.1072 | SD.902 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of James B. Eldridge, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jason M. Lewis, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1085 | SD.1231 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1085) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Tucker, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1091 | HD.1598 | By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1091) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to include mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing. | |
| S.1103 | SD.974 | By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Karen E. Spilka, Timothy R. Madden, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1110 | SD.1736 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1110) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Richard J. Ross for legislation to increase the amount that can be appropriated from the balance of a capital project fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1119 | SD.1200 | By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jeffrey Sánchez, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors. Public Health. | |
| S.1153 | SD.771 | By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1153) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Harriette L. Chandler, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CARE. Public Health. | |
| S.1180 | SD.1608 | By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1180) of Barbara L'Italien, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve the treatment individuals with autism receive in medical settings. Public Health. | |
| S.1196 | SD.462 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Chris Walsh, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project. Public Health. | |
| S.1206 | SD.235 | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health. | |
| S.1217 | SD.213 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, Paul McMurtry, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safety of Alzheimer's disease patients. Public Health. | |
| H.1239 | HD.2991 | By Ms. Cole of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Leah Cole and others relative to children’s interests in cases of abuse or neglect resulting in judicial proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1275 | HD.1935 | By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1299 | SD.1302 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to consistent firearm licensing practices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1300 | SD.1435 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to require payment by certain prisoners of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1301 | SD.1438 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to create a pilot program for repeat offenders driving under the influence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1302 | SD.1443 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to provide oversight of crime labs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1303 | SD.1475 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1304 | SD.1477 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the parole recommendation panel. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1337 | HD.3508 | By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1374 | SD.1660 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to expand access to health care for employees of charter schools. Public Service. | |
| S.1422 | SD.1854 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pension fund performance and accountability. Public Service. | |
| S.1440 | SD.1237 | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Mark J. Cusack, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service. | |
| S.1461 | SD.957 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to authorize tax free contributions to a trust for the care of incapacitated parents or guardians. Revenue. | |
| S.1483 | SD.1084 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1483) of Anne M. Gobi, Timothy R. Madden, Ruth B. Balser, Michael S. Day and others for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1484 | SD.1087 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce J. Ayers, Robert L. Hedlund, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.1489 | SD.1576 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to increasing transparency of taxpayers rights. Revenue. | |
| S.1491 | SD.1603 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to improve tax administration processes in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1492 | SD.1645 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax reimbursement. Revenue. | |
| H.1493 | HD.2587 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the registered land in the office of an assistant recorder. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1520 | HD.2857 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1520) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the evaluation and classification of persons by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1523 | HD.2949 | By Representatives O’Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1523) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under thirteen years of age. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1524 | HD.3510 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the penalties for excessive non-emergency 911 calls. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1548 | SD.1614 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue. | |
| S.1549 | SD.1615 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Richard J. Ross, Leonard Mirra, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| S.1552 | SD.1621 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities. Revenue. | |
| S.1553 | SD.1846 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1553) of Richard J. Ross, Viriato M. deMacedo, Leonard Mirra, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Revenue. | |
| H.1555 | HD.1371 | By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1570 | SD.216 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to increase transparency of taxpayers rights. Revenue. | |
| S.1571 | SD.237 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.1572 | SD.380 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Viriato M. deMacedo and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1576 | SD.1204 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Bruce E. Tarr, Daniel A. Wolf, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1578 | SD.1446 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to vehicle registration and sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1580 | SD.1494 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1580) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the interest rate on tax-deferred property. Revenue. | |
| S.1581 | SD.1497 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1581) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to create a private mortgate insurance tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1582 | SD.1500 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1582) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue. | |
| S.1584 | SD.1511 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1584) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations. Revenue. | |
| S.1587 | SD.1567 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1587) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.1592 | SD.1612 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to corporate excise tax reform. Revenue. | |
| S.1595 | SD.1638 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Cantwell, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to support commercial fishing. Revenue. | |
| S.1597 | SD.1647 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1597) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to remove impediments to corporate growth. Revenue. | |
| S.1598 | SD.1651 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an angel investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1600 | SD.1690 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Bruce E. Tarr, Citizens for Limited Taxation, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1603 | SD.1875 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1651 | SD.1009 | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to local impacts of enacted legislation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1659 | SD.1504 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1659) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., James M. Cantwell, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Aviation Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1661 | SD.1519 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1662 | SD.1549 | By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to increasing information sharing among state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.1670 | HD.1156 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1672 | HD.1951 | By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1672) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1682 | SD.367 | By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1682) of Thomas M. McGee, Ruth B. Balser, Jay D. Livingstone, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Congo conflict minerals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1711 | SD.1858 | By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of Richard J. Ross, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in government with regard to consultant expenses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1724 | SD.1433 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1724) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and surplus personal property. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1728 | SD.1673 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to the accountability of the governor's council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1729 | SD.1681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1731 | SD.1685 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1735 | SD.1691 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1735) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to establish the Commonwealth Competition Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1736 | SD.1694 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of Bruce E. Tarr, Leonard Mirra, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote private sector job growth and reduce state spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1739 | SD.1740 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1739) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to ensure compliance and equity in state reimbursement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1740 | SD.1806 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1740) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James B. Eldridge, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the commonwealth of Massachusetts hosting an Olympic Games. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1741 | SD.1837 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Donald F. Humason, Jr. relative to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1742 | SD.1893 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Bruce E. Tarr, Donald H. Wong, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to create accountability for legislative reports. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1752 | SD.1510 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1752) of Cynthia S. Creem, Gloria L. Fox, Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase container recycling in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1774 | Senate, April 24, 2013 -- Text of amendment number (56) (offered by Senator Tarr et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 1766) to the House Bill the House Bill relative to internal special audit unit transparency(House, No. 3415) | ||
| S.1794 | SD.1755 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the green communities act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1817 | SD.342 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1817) of Cynthia S. Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Ryan C. Fattman, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of automatic license plate reader systems. Transportation. | |
| S.1819 | SD.967 | By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1819) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Mathew Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation relative to addiction education for junior operators. Transportation. | |
| H.1845 | HD.806 | By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1884 | SD.1456 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to distinctive registration plates. Transportation. | |
| S.1886 | SD.1488 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1886) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to MassDOT audit. Transportation. | |
| S.1888 | SD.1711 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1888) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradford R. Hill, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs. Transportation. | |
| S.1890 | SD.1718 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1890) of Bruce E. Tarr, Denise Provost, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| S.1891 | SD.1721 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1891) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Keiko M. Orrall and others for legislation relative to special veterans plates. Transportation. | |
| S.1892 | SD.1724 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1892) of Bruce E. Tarr, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to commercial fees. Transportation. | |
| S.1893 | SD.1742 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1893) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Cantwell, Benjamin B. Downing, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. Transportation. | |
| S.1894 | SD.1847 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1894) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Cantwell, Steven S. Howitt, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| S.1946 | Text of the amendment (199) (offered by Messrs. Tarr, McGee, Hedlund, Ross, Humason, deMacedo and Fattman, Mrs. L'Italien, Mr. Montigny, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Lovely, Mr. Moore, Ms. Donoghue, Mr. Brownsberger, Ms. Forry, Messrs. Barrett, Keenan and Pacheco) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 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 | ||
| H.2057 | HD.352 | By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish an Alzheimer’s project in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Public Health. | |
| H.2302 | HD.1967 | By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Sean Garballey and others relative to increasing the base for the calculation of cost-of-living increases for retired public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.2441 | HD.948 | By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2441) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or totally disabled with Alzheimer’s disease. Revenue. | |
| H.2456 | HD.2287 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to property tax exemptions for persons over seventy years of age. Revenue. | |
| H.2489 | HD.2349 | By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code. Revenue. | |
| H.2576 | HD.3097 | By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of Kay Khan and others relative to establishing a substance abuse health protection fund with collections from the sale of certain alcoholic beverages. Revenue. | |
| H.2587 | HD.2943 | By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Stephen Kulik, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue. | |
| H.2641 | HD.2929 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to require a one-year waiting period after passage of an act creating new taxes for said taxes to become effective. Revenue. | |
| H.2705 | HD.1527 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2705) 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. | |
| H.2752 | HD.3198 | By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to designate New England clam chowder as the official appetizer of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2775 | HD.3531 | By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2776 | HD.1434 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2776) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to contracts for design services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.2926 | HD.3444 | By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing tourism at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.2952 | HD.3435 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2952) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to exempt disabled veterans from motor vehicle registration fees on primary passenger vehicles. Transportation. | |
| H.2956 | HD.2271 | By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2956) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to antique boats, automobiles and motorcycles. Transportation. | |
| H.3126 | HD.3364 | By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3131 | HD.2979 | By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3131) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to scholarship programs for children of veterans and public officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3142 | HD.1435 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Stephen Kulik and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state and local services provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3143 | HD.1436 | By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3143) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the payment of veterans’ benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3180 | HD.2926 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others for legislation to require the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means to conduct public hearings on proposed legislation to establish, increase or expand taxes or fees. Ways and Means. | |
| H.3216 | HD.2880 | By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Denise Provost and others relative to direct mailings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3236 | HD.2846 | By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3236) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others for legislation to permit hunting on Sundays. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3242 | HD.369 | By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3295 | HD.2894 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3295) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| H.3313 | HD.3124 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3313) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation. | |
| H.3380 | HD.3155 | By Representative O’Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3380) of Shaunna L. O’Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to the use of cash benefit assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.3384 | HD.2670 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to require training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments for the renewal of a physician’s certificate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3385 | HD.2944 | By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3385) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the use of out-of-state licenses as proof of age in purchasing alcohol. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.3391 | HD.1684 | By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education. | |
| H.3403 | HD.3255 | By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3403) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to strengthening background checks of persons licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education. | |
| H.3431 | HD.3196 | By Mrs. O’Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3431) of Shaunna L. O’Connell and others relative to the public housing application process. Housing. | |
| H.3469 | HD.1879 | By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3469) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to toxins contained in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes. Public Health. | |
| H.3655 | HD.3621 | By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and Robert L. Hedlund relative to the Dam and Seawall Removal Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.3746 | HD.3914 | By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| H.3808 | HD.3913 | By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Garrett J. Bradley, James M. Murphy and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to designate a certain traffic island in the town of Hingham as the Frank Massa memorial island. Transportation. | |
| H.3811 | HD.4154 | By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to regulate the dispensing or distribution of medications containing oxycontin to persons under the age of seventeen. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. | |
| S.1826 | SD.914 | By Ms. Gobi (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Carla Charter and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders. Transportation. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.