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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Robert M. Koczera Served 1993 - 2018 Democrat - 11th Bristol

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  Robert.Koczera@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 448
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
617-722-2582
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  SD.2657 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien for legislation to ensure an accurate census count (2020 Vision). Election Laws.
  HD.3698 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the relocation of certain harbor lines in the town of Fairhaven and the city of New Bedford. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
  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.28  SD.840 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert M. Koczera, Daniel J. Ryan, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.37  SD.351 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Robert M. Koczera, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote financial stability and asset development. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.82  SD.1794 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Robert M. Koczera, Sal N. DiDomenico, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Community Benefit Districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.101  HD.655 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.115  SD.352 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of James B. Eldridge and Robert M. Koczera for legislation to protect consumers in the issuance of sports and entertainment tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.116  SD.353 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 116) of James B. Eldridge, Robert M. Koczera and James Arciero for legislation to protect the privacy of consumer financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.134  HD.1491 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to removing fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.143  HD.1692 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 143) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.158  HD.1649 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.160  HD.1351 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to increase transparency and trust in charitable solicitations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.219  SD.713 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert M. Koczera and James B. Eldridge for legislation to accelerate student success through expanded learning time. Education.
S.220  SD.1787 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Jose F. Tosado, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and school aid. Education.
S.222  SD.1861 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 222) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James M. Cantwell, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. 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.232  SD.155 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joseph A. Boncore, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language opportunity for our kids. Education.
H.254  HD.1947 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 254) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to criminal record checks for officials, referees and umpires officiating at school athletic events. Education.
S.261  SD.343 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo L. D'Emilia and James M. Murphy for legislation relative to geography education. Education.
S.265  SD.869 By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Adam G. Hinds, William Smitty Pignatelli, Robert M. Koczera, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to commission a study of vocational education. 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.
H.278  HD.1529 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 278) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the emergency administration of glucagon in schools . Education.
H.280  HD.414 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 280) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop a proposal for the establishment of a program of civics education and public service for the youth of the Commonwealth. Education.
H.338  HD.218 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
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.358  SD.729 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Marc R. Pacheco, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael D. Brady, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative. Elder Affairs.
H.368  HD.1052 By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws.
H.471  HD.1205 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.472  SD.1336 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jay R. Kaufman, Lori A. Ehrlich, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.475  SD.1344 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Marc R. Pacheco, Frank I. Smizik, Michael D. Brady, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.497  HD.135 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) 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.
H.498  HD.137 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) 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.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.
S.499  SD.939 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services.
S.500  SD.948 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Harriette L. Chandler, Mary S. Keefe, Jose F. Tosado, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to alternatives to foreclosure. Financial Services.
H.543  HD.1534 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 543) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance coverage for mastectomies. Financial Services.
H.550  HD.935 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.555  HD.1464 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Marc T. Lombardo and others relative to insurance coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.565  HD.1116 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to opioid prescribing practices and health insurance access to pain management. Financial Services.
H.594  HD.1483 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Jennifer E. Benson and others that the Office of Medicaid be directed to establish a bundled payment pilot program. Health Care Financing.
S.612  SD.247 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Evandro C. Carvalho, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
H.639  HD.1922 By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
S.652  SD.923 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Jose F. Tosado, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
H.662  HD.1965 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 662) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to allow certain cities and towns to use the Community Preservation Fund for market rate housing. Housing.
S.704  SD.334 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Michael O. Moore, James R. Miceli, Jack Lewis, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect public higher education student information. Higher Education.
H.727  HD.1881 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 727) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to opioid abuse. The Judiciary.
H.765  HD.951 By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Michael S. Day and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. 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.
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.
S.791  SD.1128 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Chris Walsh, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity. The Judiciary.
H.793  HD.1957 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation promoting restorative justice practices. 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.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.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.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.
H.980  HD.383 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Chris Walsh and others relative to rent escrow court actions. The Judiciary.
H.988  HD.1299 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the definition of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
S.997  SD.48 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 997) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Attorney General Maura Healey, Robert M. Koczera, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to enhanced enforcement of civil penalties. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1005  HD.632 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1007  HD.1316 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1033  HD.2053 By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1040  HD.606 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of John W. Scibak, Robert M. Koczera and James J. Dwyer for legislation to provide funding to the Massachusetts Workforce Professionals Association to support one stop career centers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1042  HD.1038 By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of RoseLee Vincent and others relative to the equality of Sunday pay for retail workers. 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.1080  HD.1502 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to inspections of kennels or catteries and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1098  SD.50 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Jason M. Lewis, Robert M. Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1100  SD.475 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of John F. Keenan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Elizabeth A. Malia, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1103  SD.1921 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1128  HD.1486 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to a state diabetes action plan. Public Health.
H.1144  HD.858 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.1146  HD.1176 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
H.1162  HD.1916 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
H.1169  HD.199 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to allow optometrists to treat glaucoma and ocular abnormalities of the human eye and the adjoining and adjacent tissue. Public Health.
H.1177  HD.1541 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health.
H.1189  HD.1240 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1189) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of midwifery and regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.1195  HD.1050 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Kay Khan and others for legislation prohibiting the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors under the age of 18. Public Health.
H.1200  HD.1425 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Paul McMurtry and others that continuing education necessary for the renewal of a physician’s certificate of registration include courses on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments. Public Health.
S.1240  SD.184 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1240) of Michael O. Moore, Barbara A. L'Italien, Robert M. Koczera, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize pharmacists to perform certain medical procedures. Public Health.
H.1257  HD.761 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1257) of James J. Dwyer and Robert M. Koczera for legislation to require the use of seat belts on certain school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1361  HD.1347 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
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.1426  HD.213 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.1455  HD.1670 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.1473  HD.833 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1473) 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.1504  HD.1264 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the earned income credit for working families. Revenue.
H.1535  HD.982 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1535) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the tax deduction for rental payments. Revenue.
H.1653  HD.896 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1653) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1661  HD.55 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1678  HD.1533 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1678) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to designate October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1763  HD.1627 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1763) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to promote clean energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1769  HD.1095 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1769) of Denise Provost and others relative to prohibiting electric customer support for gas pipeline expansions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1839  SD.860 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. 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.1880  SD.2049 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create 21st Century Massachusetts Clean Energy Jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1939  HD.1853 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the acceleration of state repayments to municipalities for veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1967  HD.2301 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1971  HD.2709 By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.2006  HD.2327 By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2009  HD.2838 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to coordinating the availability of transit services to employees of existing and expanding businesses by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2016  HD.2189 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2016) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to promote and enhance civic engagement for public school students. Education.
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.
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.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.2139  HD.2348 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the preparation of a water quality and pollution control program report including gap analysis, goals and recommendations for program improvements and comprehensive long-term funding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2148  HD.2817 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2169  HD.2332 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2169) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to osteoporosis screening and treatment. Financial Services.
H.2172  HD.2573 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to establishing a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Financial Services.
H.2194  HD.2864 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2194) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to homeowners insurance rate filings that include charges for expected hurricane losses or catastrophes. Financial Services.
H.2225  HD.2850 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Sean Garballey, Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority to establish a college savings program for each eligible child born and issued a birth certificate in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.2233  SD.2398 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny and Robert M. Koczera for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kelly Almeida, an employee of the executive office of health and human services. Public Service.
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.2308  HD.2714 By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary.
H.2332  HD.2870 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
S.2336  SD.2428 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Andres X. Vargas, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2365  HD.2719 By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2368  HD.2323 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to retail worker status in stores transferring ownership. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2420  HD.2587 By Representatives Kulik of Worthington and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Stephen Kulik, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish an annual program of education, self-evaluation and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals and to promote affordable community housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2453  HD.2416 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2453) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to electronic prescribing of opiates and other controlled substances. Public Health.
H.2463  HD.2888 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to optometrists and treatment of eye disorders. Public Health.
H.2480  HD.2638 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
H.2484  HD.2517 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require the use of seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2486  HD.2720 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to require the use of seat belts on certain school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2489  HD.2516 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2617  HD.2579 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to community investment tax credits. Revenue.
S.2671  SD.2805 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2671) of Mark C. Montigny, Robert M. Koczera, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher M. Markey and other members of the General Court (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the city of New Bedford. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2698  HD.2527 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2700  HD.2103 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2700) of Kay Khan and others relative to compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2712  HD.2757 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to increase certain net metering caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2751  HD.2833 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2751) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation.
H.2803  HD.3222 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the safety and security of social workers employed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2823  HD.3525 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2827  HD.3297 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of William M. Straus and others relative to the online collection of personal information from children and minors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2830  HD.3433 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the certification of targeted employment area districts in gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2838  HD.3526 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish the universal pre-kindergarten commission. Education.
H.2839  HD.3537 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to evaluate the effectiveness of English language learner programs. Education.
H.2864  HD.3668 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
H.2868  HD.3024 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2868) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a grant program to support the development and expansion of high quality, comprehensive summer learning opportunities for students in districts with high concentrations of low income students. Education.
H.2888  HD.3472 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2888) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) on older adults of all incomes. Elder Affairs.
H.2889  HD.3573 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to licensing home care and home health services. Elder Affairs.
H.2915  HD.3453 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2935  HD.3585 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2935) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to further regulate the discharge of pollutants into waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2938  HD.3144 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural resolve and security fund to promote and foster agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2941  HD.3177 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to loans for failed septic systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2942  HD.3183 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2942) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others that coastal estuary or embayment watersheds impaired due to nitrogen pollution be deemed to be nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2950  HD.3616 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2950) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Robert M. Koczera relative to further regulating the homeowners insurance market. Financial Services.
H.2973  HD.3088 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2973) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement savings plans. Financial Services.
H.2984  HD.3048 By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals . Health Care Financing.
H.3032  HD.3359 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3032) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Robert M. Koczera for legislation to establish the youth court fund. The Judiciary.
H.3033  HD.3413 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of federal law by sheriffs and certain correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.3034  HD.3417 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3034) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3047  HD.2699 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3047) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The Judiciary.
H.3102  HD.3428 By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and evaluate policies related to the juvenile justice system. The Judiciary.
H.3132  HD.3661 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to pre-trial services. The Judiciary.
H.3134  HD.3650 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3134) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to further regulate paid family leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3238  HD.3330 By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3238) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the charitable donation of not readily marketable food. Public Health.
H.3308  HD.3548 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3308) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to higher education student loan tax deductions. Revenue.
H.3319  HD.3250 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3319) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to eligibility for earned income tax credits. Revenue.
H.3354  HD.3285 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3354) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to local aid distribution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3360  HD.3481 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Tackey Chan and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3391  HD.3239 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3394  HD.3596 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3394) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the diversion rate and the redemption rate of certain beverage containers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3408  HD.3588 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3408) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to create the Massachusetts transportation and environment equity fund and the development of a comprehensive transportation and development program for the Commonwealth. Transportation.
H.3469  HD.2675 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3469) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the privacy of lottery winners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.3500  HD.3360 By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to titles for real estate. The Judiciary.
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.3572  HD.3319 By Ms. Matias of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Juana Matias and others relative to motor vehicle insurance costs for low-and moderate income communities. Financial Services.
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.3622  HD.1001 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3622) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to disbursing electronic deposits of tax refunds. Revenue.
H.3652  HD.3910 Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017.
H.3698  HD.3896 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the disclosure of customer proprietary information by internet service providers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.4120  HD.4439 By Representative Ultrino of Malden and Senator L'Italien, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien and others relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.
H.4151  HD.4432 By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to assure net neutrality by Internet service providers and the equal treatment of data on the Internet, and to prohibit discrimination or charge disparity of user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4166  HD.4268 By Representatives Silvia of Fall River and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia, Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to designate the boardwalk at Heritage State Park in the city of Fall River as the Robert Correia boardwalk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4222  HD.4491 By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4337  HD.4622 By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.