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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Steven S. Howitt Republican - 4th Bristol

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  Steven.Howitt@mahouse.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.2897 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to grant expenditures for public health and safety. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4561 By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
S.39  SD.311 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture.
S.46  SD.1719 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Farm Technology Review Commission. Agriculture.
H.82  HD.260 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.85  SD.63 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Anne M. Gobi, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.97  SD.2101 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.1171 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have suffered losses due to the presence of PFAS in soil, water, or agricultural products. Agriculture.
S.107  SD.283 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.119  SD.1905 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.128  HD.376 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.148  HD.412 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 148) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to authorize a livable home modification grant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.160  HD.3336 By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.2229 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Sean Garballey, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to enhancing hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.194  SD.2164 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Mark C. Montigny, Thomas P. Walsh, Steven S. Howitt, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the privacy of lottery winners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.206  HD.1926 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) 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.
S.207  SD.1225 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.212  HD.275 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.218  HD.1149 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Alan Silvia and others relative to autism education reform and to facilitate appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.262  HD.2860 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.263  SD.1751 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education.
S.274  SD.1697 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.
S.282  SD.776 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools. Education.
H.294  HD.3109 By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.318  HD.2081 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.332  HD.1875 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 332) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.405  HD.112 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 405) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to reduce filing fees for certain limited liability companies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.433  HD.473 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education.
H.447  HD.651 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.
H.464  HD.1086 By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to require schools to provide training on hands-only CPR and the use of defibrillators. Education.
S.487  SD.1144 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.499  SD.67 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Anne M. Gobi, Steven S. Howitt, Hannah Kane, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.538  HD.485 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.
S.539  SD.1707 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a cranberry wetland mitigation bank. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.549  SD.1393 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.550  SD.1395 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.558  HD.350 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.564  HD.2767 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 564) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to industry-recognized certification awards paid by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
H.579  HD.3566 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in schools. Education.
H.580  HD.2096 By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 580) of Todd M. Smola, Steven S. Howitt and James K. Hawkins that school administrators consider alternatives to suspension or expulsion of certain students. Education.
H.611  HD.64 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 611) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the safety and security of school buildings and plans for emergency response to active shooter situations. Education.
H.614  HD.1175 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.629  HD.830 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
S.635  SD.706 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 635) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven S. Howitt, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.
H.687  HD.1365 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws.
S.688  SD.1872 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 688) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Jacob R. Oliveira and John F. Keenan for legislation to reform auto body labor rates. Financial Services.
S.764  SD.936 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.
S.775  SD.1170 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.826  HD.1228 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.850  HD.2216 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.858  HD.3228 By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to deer population control. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.904  SD.640 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.909  HD.593 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Moran, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of William M. Straus, Susan L. Moran and others relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Agriculture.
H.992  HD.2887 By Representatives D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
H.1004  HD.602 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services.
S.1012  SD.724 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transmit indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary.
H.1020  HD.1343 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
H.1035  HD.1950 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish a set of minimum reimbursement rates for labor by insurers to claimants for first- or third-party motor vehicle insurance claims in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.1061  HD.1061 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
S.1116  SD.2287 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Allen Robertson, Simon Cataldo and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a right to freedom from doxing. The Judiciary.
S.1142  SD.2295 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary.
H.1149  HD.1162 By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1149) of Alan Silvia and others relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1285  HD.3173 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1296  HD.377 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
S.1321  SD.1811 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Marc R. Pacheco and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to planning boards and subdivision control laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1418  HD.2842 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1418) of Tackey Chan and others relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes. The Judiciary.
S.1424  SD.2181 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Public Health.
H.1513  HD.1348 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1513) of Colleen M. Garry, Steven S. Howitt and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to manslaughter caused by reckless disregard of life while protesting or blocking highways or roadway access. The Judiciary.
H.1514  HD.1358 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) 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.
H.1529  HD.3923 By Representatives González of Springfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Carlos González, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to discrimination in the leasing of certain dwelling units. The Judiciary.
S.1538  SD.970 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Jason M. Lewis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1577  SD.1778 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Marc R. Pacheco and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation related to the use of hoisting equipment in Chapter 74 vocational technical education. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1594  HD.223 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.1598  SD.821 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1598) of Walter F. Timilty and Steven S. Howitt that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1608  SD.2095 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1608) of John C. Velis and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1672  HD.301 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1672) of Joseph D. McKenna and Michael J. Soter relative to the videotaping or taking of moving digital images of activities in the backyard of certain adjoining residential properties. The Judiciary.
S.1683  SD.98 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Anne M. Gobi, Vanna Howard, F. Jay Barrows, John J. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
H.1694  HD.3314 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. The Judiciary.
H.1718  HD.3285 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.
H.1745  HD.83 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary.
H.1760  HD.178 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Adam Scanlon, Hannah Kane and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.
S.1778  SD.1392 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Brendan P. Crighton, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rolling stock. Revenue.
S.1889  SD.1678 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1889) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Mathew J. Muratore, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.
H.1923  HD.3182 By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of Lenny Mirra and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine ways to best connect unemployed workers with job openings. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1949  SD.1248 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.
H.1986  HD.3653 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1986) of Denise C. Garlick and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2061  HD.3927 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2137  HD.3841 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of David Biele relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Public Health.
H.2160  HD.387 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2160) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the board of registration of psychologists be authorized to promulgate regulations relative to the reciprocity of psychologists. Public Health.
H.2178  HD.3108 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.2221  HD.1490 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.
H.2245  HD.634 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
S.2250  SD.2012 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2250) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to private detectives and private investigators. Transportation.
S.2281  SD.1099 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2281) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration. Transportation.
S.2320  SD.2358 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2320) of Ryan C. Fattman and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to expand the National Guard welcome home veterans' bonus to all deployed members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2321  SD.1667 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2321) of Paul R. Feeney, Sal N. DiDomenico and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2324  SD.1952 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Anne M. Gobi, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2335  SD.1976 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2337  HD.1595 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2337) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the use of hoisting equipment in vocational technical education. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2339  HD.1201 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2339) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2351  HD.688 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Kay Khan and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2353  HD.2858 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sean Garballey and others relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2364  SD.2072 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2364) of John C. Velis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2381  HD.3627 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of Michael J. Moran and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2422  HD.600 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2423  HD.1121 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2424  HD.3881 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2459  HD.3995 By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Gerard J. Cassidy and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to grant creditable service time for Massachusetts National Guard service. Public Service.
H.2501  HD.2210 By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Carol A. Doherty, Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing for Group 4 retirement benefits for police officers working on public higher education campuses. Public Service.
H.2531  HD.1838 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Colleen M. Garry and others that the State Retirement Board be authorized to retire Richard D'Auria, a University of Massachusetts police officer disabled by cardiac disease, under the provisions of the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
H.2532  HD.1839 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2532) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to include certain police officers disabled by cardiac disease in the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
H.2533  HD.394 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2533) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
S.2539  Senate, December 28, 2023 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to cyber incident response; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., that the Office of Information Technology consider cloud computing service options under certain circumstances; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539).
H.2543  HD.3357 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2543) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to disability retirees and restoration to public service. Public Service.
S.2564  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564).
S.2568  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2568).
S.2643  Senate, March 14, 2024 --The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 688) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Jacob R. Oliveira and John F. Keenan for legislation to reform auto body labor rates, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2643).
S.2653  Senate, March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul W. Mark, John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2653).
S.2663  March 21, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to safer schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to parental notification in public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663).
S.2664  March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of John J. Cronin, Manny Cruz and John Barrett, III for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Paul R. Feeney, Jacob R. Oliveira, Adam Scanlon, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Edward J. Kennedy and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jeffrey N. Roy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664).
H.2667  HD.174 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
S.2688  SD.2803 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Roger E. Mercaldi, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2809  HD.571 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2823  HD.1982 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and Brandy Fluker Oakley for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
H.2841  HD.1706 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.
H.2932  HD.2376 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
H.2937  HD.81 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to tax deeds and protecting equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. Revenue.
H.2951  HD.2188 By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2951) of Todd M. Smola and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard. Revenue.
H.3009  HD.3377 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Josh S. Cutler, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to establish a workforce skills cabinet to serve as a cross-agency governance structure to improve and expand workforce skills and college and career readiness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3010  HD.69 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3010) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to reducing certificate of organization fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3011  HD.70 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3011) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3103  HD.276 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standard time as the permanent time of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3107  HD.3339 By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3107) of John H. Rogers, Michael F. Rush and others for legislation to designate cookies and Cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealch. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3108  HD.1789 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3272  HD.2385 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility. Transportation.
H.3296  HD.592 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.
H.3359  HD.689 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
H.3435  HD.430 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3435) of William M. Straus relative to the prevention of wrong-way driving. Transportation.
H.3485  HD.1141 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3485) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam Scanlon and Steven S. Howitt relative to reimbursement for life insurance for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3491  HD.1659 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3492  HD.4014 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Manny Cruz, Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in the city of Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3496  HD.3696 By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3496) of Patricia A. Duffy and Steven S. Howitt relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3506  HD.3143 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3531  HD.2990 By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3531) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to provide for the furnishing of headstones for deceased members of the National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3541  HD.206 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3541) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3612  HD.876 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3612) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to athletic trainers and athletic training. Public Health.
H.3618  HD.1561 By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing a statewide standard prehospital care protocol related to the assessment, treatment and transport of stroke patients. Public Health.
H.3661  HD.2408 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens. Revenue.
H.3664  HD.3318 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to providing for a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians. Revenue.
H.3682  HD.263 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3698  HD.385 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3698) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to tow lien reform. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3766  HD.2415 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3766) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish an income tax credit for parents contributing to college tuitions. Revenue.
H.3882  HD.4187 By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to increasing interest rate deductions. Revenue.
H.3979  An Act authorizing Cynthia Falzone to purchase creditable service from the Norfolk county retirement board
H.4039  HD.4493 By Representative Barrows of Mansfield and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4039) of F. Jay Barrows and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Norton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4047  HD.4364 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4047) of Patricia A. Haddad (by vote of the town) that the town of Swansea be authorized to establish a trust to administer a length of service award program for volunteer firefighters of the fire department of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4115  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4275  An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
H.4288  An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4396  An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
H.4397  An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings
H.4399  An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes
H.4412  An Act to establish minimum reimbursement rate to insurance claimants
H.4423  An Act to promote high-quality early literacy instruction and improve student outcomes
H.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4565  An Act relative to athletic training
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.