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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Susan Williams Gifford Republican - 2nd Plymouth

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Third Assistant Minority Leader
  Susan.Gifford@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 124
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2100
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617-722-2848

District Office

Phone:
508-295-5999
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2348 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent illegal possession of rapid fire firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  SD.2659 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Adam G. Hinds, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Special Commission on Sports Gaming. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
  HD.4599 By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
  HD.4822 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions by the General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the Council) to remove Timothy Q. Feeley from the office of Justice of the Superior Judicial Court of Essex County. The Judiciary.
S.52  SD.1248 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.59  HD.2172 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 59) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to creating an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
H.62  HD.2140 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 62) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary.
H.102  HD.712 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to require proof of residency for public benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.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.137  HD.143 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.138  HD.454 By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.183  HD.1319 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.192  SD.1564 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Kay Khan, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.217  HD.2009 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 217) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to create the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.222  HD.1513 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. 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.
H.227  HD.147 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to creating a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education.
S.227  SD.773 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 227) of Cynthia S. Creem, Barbara A. L'Italien, Susan Williams Gifford and Carmine L. Gentile for legislation to authorize a study of starting times and schedules. Education.
H.229  HD.895 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to the transfer of funding for recovery high school summer programming. Education.
H.248  HD.1244 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students. Education.
H.249  HD.1252 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education.
H.250  HD.1276 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the transportation of students in vocational-technical schools. Education.
H.251  HD.1278 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to provide bonus aid to newly formed regional school districts. Education.
H.252  HD.1770 By Representatives Ferguson of Holden and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, James M. Kelcourse and others relative to school foundation budgets. Education.
H.264  HD.77 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to special education funding. Education.
H.274  HD.2034 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 274) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to charter school renewal. Education.
H.275  HD.2039 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 275) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parental options of enrolling children in elective courses involving sexual education rather than opting out of mandatory courses. Education.
H.276  HD.2045 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 276) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.277  HD.2057 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education.
H.285  HD.924 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to promote global trade and economic development through biliteracy education. Education.
H.286  HD.1823 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
H.289  HD.1289 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 289) of Robert M. Koczera and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education assemble a task force to study instituting a later start time to the school day. Education.
H.290  HD.1430 By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to ensure and maintain high education standards for students by the establishment of review committees for all educational disciplines. Education.
S.292  SD.1313 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Richard J. Ross, William N. Brownsberger, Christopher M. Markey and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize school districts to donate excess food to local voluntary assistance programs. Education.
H.303  HD.458 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 303) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to informational technology upgrade reimbursements for next-generation Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System compliance. Education.
H.306  HD.519 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education.
H.327  HD.1046 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 327) of Aaron Vega and others relative to expanding the public school breakfast in the classroom program . Education.
S.330  SD.1731 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Walter F. Timilty, Carole A. Fiola, Susan Williams Gifford, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education.
H.336  HD.1481 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs.
H.344  HD.1293 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to consumer protection and home care services agencies. Elder Affairs.
H.348  HD.539 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 348) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals age sixty or older. Elder Affairs.
H.350  HD.870 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 350) of Aaron Vega and others relative to home care. Elder Affairs.
S.351  SD.924 By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care cost sharing. 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.371  HD.2066 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 371) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to campaign financing and reporting. Election Laws.
H.372  HD.2071 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 372) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require photo identification for persons voting in elections. Election Laws.
H.373  HD.2076 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.
H.374  HD.2081 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 374) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate campaign contributions to political committees and candidates for legislative and state-wide elections. Election Laws.
H.375  HD.2084 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 375) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to eliminate limited public financing of campaigns for state-wide elective office. Election Laws.
H.386  HD.530 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.386) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws.
H.400  HD.1827 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 400) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the Mosquito Borne Disease Control Board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.403  SD.620 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Joseph A. Boncore, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Susan Williams Gifford, Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.404  HD.138 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to reestablishing the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.404  SD.1701 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Michael D. Brady, Steven S. Howitt, Frank A. Moran, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth's Hazardous Material Response Team. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.413  HD.1348 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 413) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.419  HD.758 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.433  SD.402 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Anne M. Gobi, Susan Williams Gifford and John W. Scibak for legislation relative to bow and arrow hunting season. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.435  HD.1977 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 435) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to producer responsibility for the post-consumer management of certain products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.436  HD.2020 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 436) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.437  SD.584 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Anne M. Gobi, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.446  SD.1153 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 446) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Joseph D. McKenna, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of shotguns for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.453  HD.754 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.454  HD.646 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 454) of Mathew Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.457  HD.644 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Keiko M. Orrall and others for the establishment of a special task force (including members of the General Court) to promote pollinator forage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.458  HD.645 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.459  HD.512 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 459) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Susan Williams Gifford and Mathew Muratore relative to mosquito control and aerial spraying. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.460  HD.536 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 460) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Environmental Protection be directed to revise regulations to protect and preserve the camping industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.464  SD.654 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Michael O. Moore, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Lewis, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.470  SD.1698 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Sheila C. Harrington, Jason M. Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court banning the sale of cats and dogs in commercial pet shops. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.488  SD.823 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Bruce E. Tarr and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation to regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.492  HD.1503 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to management of medications. Financial Services.
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.533  SD.429 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 533) of Anne M. Gobi, Jack Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.
H.540  HD.2090 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 540) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the equitable assessment of banking fees imposed on accounts for personal, family or household purposes. Financial Services.
H.541  HD.2093 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.
H.542  HD.2098 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to electronic automobile insurance charges. Financial Services.
H.554  HD.1562 By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Jack Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. 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.578  HD.1056 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of John W. Scibak and others relative to advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
H.585  HD.2018 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Todd M. Smola and Susan Williams Gifford relative to insurance companies and death certificates. Financial Services.
H.612  HD.1999 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to copayments for MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
S.613  SD.765 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Steven Ultrino, Mark C. Montigny, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation to continue care for families enrolled in MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
H.634  HD.456 By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.635  HD.2007 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education.
H.642  HD.671 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Keiko M. Orrall and others that institutions of higher education allow certain students to waive participation in student health insurance programs. Higher Education.
S.648  SD.474 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Joan B. Lovely, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Health Care Financing.
H.649  HD.2086 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to rent, landlords and security deposits. Housing.
H.660  HD.275 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 660) of David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to include mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing.
H.677  HD.1970 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate certain restrictions on housing development and building permits under zoning ordinances in cities and towns. Housing.
H.678  HD.1982 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to low and moderate income housing qualifications and recertification. Housing.
H.679  HD.1988 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit access for convicted level 2 or level 3 sex offenses to certain public housing subsidized by the Commonwealth. Housing.
H.680  HD.2003 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 680) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing.
H.681  HD.2030 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing.
H.682  HD.2033 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 682) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities. Housing.
H.683  HD.2035 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 683) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords. Housing.
H.684  HD.2043 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 684) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units. Housing.
H.685  HD.2049 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing. Housing.
H.695  HD.1113 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Housing.
H.706  HD.899 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 706) of James Arciero and others relative to the asset forfeiture of child pornography. The Judiciary.
H.731  HD.1803 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary.
H.732  HD.1844 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others that plaintiffs who have filed five or more unsuccessful petitions in the past seven years be classified as vexatious litigants. The Judiciary.
H.734  HD.1857 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to county retention of registry of deeds fees. The Judiciary.
H.736  HD.1075 By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to violent protection orders. The Judiciary.
H.749  HD.1047 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of William Crocker and others relative to felonious assault and battery of a police officer. The Judiciary.
H.758  HD.976 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to establish a regional lockup facility in Suffolk County. The Judiciary.
H.784  HD.1868 By Representatives Ferguson of Holden and McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Kimberly N. Ferguson, Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the use of insanity as a criminal defense. The Judiciary.
H.789  HD.1925 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 789) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to penalties for the possession of silencers or firearm noise reduction devices. 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.
H.814  HD.662 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to notarization fees. The Judiciary.
S.834  SD.884 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Marjorie C. Decker, David M. Rogers, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform pretrial process. The Judiciary.
S.838  SD.1043 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
S.848  SD.1520 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Kevin J. Kuros, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to direct food donations. The Judiciary.
H.853  HD.1918 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Randy Hunt and others relative to bail fees. The Judiciary.
H.854  HD.1971 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 854) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the regulation of trade by the establishment of a uniform trade secrets act. The Judiciary.
H.855  HD.2000 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 855) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to mandatory post-release supervision. The Judiciary.
H.856  HD.2008 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 856) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary.
H.857  HD.2021 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary.
H.858  HD.2029 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting level 3 sex offenders from residing together. The Judiciary.
H.859  HD.2031 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 859) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to protecting children from domestic violence. The Judiciary.
H.860  HD.2051 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to waive the fee for legal custodians to obtain the criminal record information of certain childcare providers. The Judiciary.
H.861  HD.2064 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary.
H.862  HD.2075 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 862) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary.
H.863  HD.2078 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.
H.864  HD.2088 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole supervision for life. The Judiciary.
H.865  HD.2092 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 865) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
S.874  SD.1718 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.
S.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.
H.925  HD.486 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary.
H.927  HD.497 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to provide visitation rights for great grandparents. The Judiciary.
S.938  SD.1869 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Richard J. Ross, Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to crimes against police officers. The Judiciary.
H.982  HD.65 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. The Judiciary.
H.985  HD.69 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distributing and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone. The Judiciary.
H.986  HD.70 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.
H.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.
H.998  HD.1820 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.
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.1015  HD.1983 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a study of the economic impact of the increased minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1016  HD.1987 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to unemployment insurance benefits for seasonal businesses. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1017  HD.1997 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1018  HD.2002 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1018) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1019  HD.2005 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1020  HD.2025 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to work requirements for public assistance recipients. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1059  HD.1624 By Mr. Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1059) of Donald H. Wong and others for legislation to require certain labeling on packages containing marijuana or marijuana products. Marijuana Policy.
H.1076  HD.73 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul Tucker and others relative to the classification of certain controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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.
H.1085  HD.1280 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to regional stabilization funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.1103  HD.2052 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cities or towns establishing qualified consultants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1110  HD.488 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1123  SD.482 By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1123) of Viriato M. deMacedo, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Brendan P. Crighton, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize municipal use of the prudent investor standards. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1131  HD.149 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. 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.
S.1152  SD.58 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to lease certain land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1163  HD.557 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.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.1173  HD.1990 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to death certificates. Public Health.
H.1174  HD.2006 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health.
H.1196  HD.623 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1196) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation relative to infectious disease control. Public Health.
H.1199  HD.1422 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
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.1205  SD.545 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health.
H.1239  HD.1174 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to the purchasing of rifles, shotguns and feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1248  HD.884 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to licenses to carry firearms for certain public safety officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1253  HD.1772 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the return of private weapons temporarily stored with certain private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1265  HD.555 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to non-resident firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1273  HD.1984 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of the Internet by sex offenders. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1273  SD.1465 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1287  HD.622 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to permit the carrying of unloaded shotguns and rifles on public ways. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1290  HD.93 By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to firearm licensing requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1296  HD.727 By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of James R. Miceli and others relative to laws, ordinances or regulations concerning to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of weapons, antique weapons, ammunition or ammunition components. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1300  SD.852 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional lock-up facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1301  HD.500 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1301) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to elevator inspection fee waivers for non-profit organizations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1310  HD.2041 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to the lawful sale of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1315  HD.1236 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of David T. Vieira and others relative to the transportation of firearms by non-residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1316  SD.1889 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Anne M. Gobi, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Peter J. Durant, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1317  HD.381 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1318  SD.1139 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equitable firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1319  HD.71 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize licensed, qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on the grounds of any elementary school, secondary school, college or university. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1320  SD.1155 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, James R. Miceli, Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to non-resident firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1321  SD.1156 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the lawful sale of ammunition. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1322  SD.1157 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the lawful sale of handguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1323  SD.1159 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to carrying unloaded rifles or shotguns. . Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1324  SD.1162 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, James R. Miceli, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to change of address for firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1325  SD.1512 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, Peter J. Durant and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the ban on modern sporting rifles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1326  SD.1873 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Peter J. Durant, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify firearms oversight. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1327  SD.1575 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Linda Dean Campbell, Thomas M. McGee, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of community corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1329  SD.459 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1329) of Jason M. Lewis, Peter J. Koutoujian, Middlesex Sheriff, Susan Williams Gifford and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to the regionalization of public safety services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1338  SD.64 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1339  SD.65 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Colonel of the State Police, or persons authorized by him, to issue temporary license to carry firearms to certain nonresidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1340  SD.66 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joseph D. McKenna and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firearm suppressors . Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1343  SD.152 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Michael O. Moore, David T. Vieira, Susan Williams Gifford and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1357  HD.1691 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1357) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the appointment of an executive director and assistant executive director to the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. Public Service.
H.1362  HD.937 By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Daniel Cullinane and others for legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service.
H.1404  HD.2013 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1404) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the implications of cashing out of the public disability retirement system. Public Service.
H.1405  HD.2019 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees. Public Service.
S.1446  SD.1362 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Thomas Brian Donnelly. Public Service.
S.1451  SD.16 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Susan Williams Gifford, Chris Walsh, Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the hours of employment of pensioners for services after retirement in the public sector. Public Service.
H.1469  HD.783 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A Youth and Government fund. Revenue.
H.1478  HD.1222 By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of F. Jay Barrows and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.
H.1480  HD.288 By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to providing for certain student loan repayment income tax deductions. Revenue.
H.1484  HD.161 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
H.1486  HD.914 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to the recovery of legal fees incurred by municipalities on property in foreclosure. Revenue.
H.1497  HD.1224 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of William L. Crocker, Jr. and others relative to providing tax credits for certain caregivers, foster care caregivers and legal guardians. Revenue.
H.1498  HD.56 By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices. Revenue.
H.1499  HD.60 By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue.
H.1524  HD.393 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.1540  HD.1920 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to promote energy efficiency by exempting certain equipment from the sales tax and exempting certain public construction projects from labor laws. Revenue.
S.1540  SD.1142 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gun safe tax deductions. Revenue.
H.1541  HD.1924 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the calculation of net worth in determining corporate excise taxes. Revenue.
S.1541  SD.1146 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax exemptions on gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.1542  HD.1975 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1542) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a corporate minimum tax exemption. Revenue.
H.1543  HD.1994 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1543) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
H.1544  HD.1996 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue.
H.1545  HD.2004 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1545) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of trucks, tractors, trailers and railcars that transport people or goods in interstate commerce. Revenue.
H.1546  HD.2012 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.1547  HD.2014 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues. Revenue.
H.1548  HD.2015 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 12 and 13, 2017. Revenue.
H.1549  HD.2022 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to providing sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates of August 11 and 12, 2018. Revenue.
H.1550  HD.2026 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to calculations of interest for refunds issued by the Department of Revenue. Revenue.
H.1551  HD.2028 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1551) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Revenue.
H.1552  HD.2038 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes. Revenue.
H.1553  HD.2055 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a tax amnesty program. Revenue.
S.1576  SD.171 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Michael O. Moore, Michael J. Rodrigues, William C. Galvin, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation to the tax electronic smoking devices, cigars and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
H.1590  HD.731 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Revenue.
H.1592  HD.734 By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1592) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the sales tax exemption on personal safety devices. Revenue.
H.1601  HD.399 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to tax return filing deadlines for business corporations. Revenue.
H.1606  HD.495 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1606) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to make income received by a prisoner of war tax-exempt. Revenue.
H.1608  HD.504 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1608) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Susan Williams Gifford and Mathew Muratore for legislation to exempt farmers’ markets from certain property taxes. Revenue.
H.1613  HD.534 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1613) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to taxes generated by charitable raffles and bazaars. Revenue.
S.1615  SD.1117 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Mark C. Montigny, Susan Williams Gifford, Christopher M. Markey and others for legislation relative to solar and wind property tax exemptions. Revenue.
H.1643  HD.610 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
H.1654  HD.1855 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1654) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation designating the oyster as the official shellfish of the Commonwealth. 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.1674  HD.1993 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to repeal the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1675  HD.2036 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1675) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1676  HD.2083 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1676) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require each executive agency to post relevant Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) on said agency’s website. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1677  HD.2097 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1685  HD.779 By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1717  SD.1133 By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1717) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford, Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to proclaim May as Aviation Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1733  HD.668 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1765  HD.1345 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1765) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to the decommissioning of nuclear power stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1845  HD.1898 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Bradford R. Hill and others relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation.
H.1872  HD.1944 By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1872) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the use of registration plates by owners of certain antique automobiles. Transportation.
H.1879  HD.498 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Susan Williams Gifford and Mathew Muratore that rental car companies be required to provide renters with the ability to return a vehicle anytime on a Saturday or Sunday to any rental company branch office. Transportation.
H.1917  HD.211 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation.
H.1921  HD.1683 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of James Arciero and others for legislation to exempt Gold Star annuity payments issued by the Commonwealth from being declared as income. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1929  HD.1935 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 1929) of Bradford R. Hill and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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.1947  HD.1000 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Timothy R. Whelan and others extending veterans status for the certain former members of the National Guard and reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1949  HD.1880 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Ways and Means.
S.1949  SD.661 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Thomas M. McGee, Louis L. Kafka, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William Crocker and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.
H.1956  HD.2114 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1956) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission known as the Brain Injury Commission (including members of the General Court) to review data concerning the epidemiology of brain injuries. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1958  HD.2324 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1959  HD.2233 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the care of children, adults and families with complex medical conditions and special health care needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1962  HD.2797 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families of launching a foster parent recruitment campaign. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1963  HD.2804 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1963) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definitions of child abuse and child neglect in Department of Children and Families regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1966  SD.1094 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Michael O. Moore, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, RoseLee Vincent, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to life cycle costs for long term pavement solutions. Transportation.
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.1982  HD.2816 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1982) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate debt collection licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1983  HD.2845 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1983) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to membership fees at health clubs for certain physically or medically disabled persons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2007  HD.2828 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to allocate certain funds paid by category 2 gaming licensees to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2008  HD.2832 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize a transfer from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2038  HD.2668 By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2038) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for an investigation by an educational task force of the effects of school day start times for middle school and secondary school students. Education.
H.2039  HD.2997 By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2039) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to require public school districts to include civics in their curriculum. Education.
H.2041  HD.2814 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
H.2042  HD.2826 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2042) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to permanently establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
H.2043  HD.2831 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2043) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to make civics education a high school graduation requirement. Education.
H.2044  HD.2843 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2044) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of an advisory board to promote the improved use of school-level data to inform effective resource allocation decisions at the local level. Education.
H.2045  HD.2855 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a foreign language education seal of biliteracy for students. Education.
H.2046  HD.2326 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to allow school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education.
S.2052  SD.2112 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Richard J. Ross, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.
S.2053  SD.2157 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2060  HD.2898 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of John W. Scibak and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.
H.2072  HD.2510 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.
H.2075  HD.2840 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a statewide financial literacy program on personal financial management for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.
H.2088  HD.2806 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to official absentee and early voting data by state parties. Election Laws.
H.2089  HD.2824 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to certain contributions to political action committees. Election Laws.
H.2090  HD.2861 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to unenrolled election workers. Election Laws.
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.2135  HD.2880 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reefs and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2144  SD.2289 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2144) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the town charter of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2145  SD.2290 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2145) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to a Wareham Redevelopment Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2166  HD.2256 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. 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.2227  HD.2836 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2227) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to financial literacy counseling for students accepted at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.2228  HD.2849 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize the Board of Higher Education to enter into state reciprocity agreements. Higher Education.
H.2266  HD.2468 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.
H.2274  HD.2851 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
H.2277  HD.2842 By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to service animals and penalties for misrepresentation. The Judiciary.
H.2291  HD.2101 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to repeat offenders. The Judiciary.
H.2292  HD.2106 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2292) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for certain crimes against public peace. The Judiciary.
H.2293  HD.2112 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2293) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school bus stop. The Judiciary.
H.2294  HD.2113 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development. The Judiciary.
H.2295  HD.2116 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2295) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary.
H.2296  HD.2117 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2296) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the online enticement of children. The Judiciary.
H.2297  HD.2120 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2297) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that persons charged with the commission of a felony be required to submit a DNA sample. The Judiciary.
H.2298  HD.2124 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.2299  HD.2126 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2299) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the release of sex offender information to certain victims. The Judiciary.
H.2300  HD.2134 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to access to state funded counsel during sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary.
H.2301  HD.2809 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2301) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole for previous life sentences. The Judiciary.
H.2302  HD.2815 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parole hearings for certain individuals serving juvenile life sentences. The Judiciary.
H.2303  HD.2821 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2303) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the interest rate for damages in certain tort and contract actions. The Judiciary.
H.2304  HD.2839 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to damages from eminent domain takings for private investment. The Judiciary.
S.2307  SD.2537 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2311  SD.2494 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary.
H.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.
H.2333  HD.2873 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
H.2371  HD.2818 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to non-competition agreements. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2378  HD.2499 By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting the purchase of marijuana with funds provided by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Marijuana Policy.
H.2379  HD.2802 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2379) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to compliance with electrical codes for personal cultivation of marijuana in residential buildings. Marijuana Policy.
S.2379  SD.2545 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mark C. Montigny, David F. DeCoste, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to finance fishing and farming investment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2380  HD.2858 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to local control of marijuana establishments. Marijuana Policy.
H.2395  HD.2869 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2395) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to Department of Public Health substance abuse evaluation reports. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2396  HD.2878 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2418  HD.2808 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2418) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of electronic signatures for town warrants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2419  HD.2206 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2426  HD.2481 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of David M. Rogers and others relative to abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.2465  HD.2574 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2465) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
H.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.2485  HD.2462 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2485) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out-of-state vendors to lawfully licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2492  HD.2909 By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the sale or possession of electrical weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2493  HD.2810 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require builders to provide information on automatic fire sprinkler systems to buyers of new construction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2507  HD.2125 By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2507) of Todd M. Smola and others relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2510  HD.2557 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2510) of John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission to study and evaluate policies within the so-called “Gun Free Zones”. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2512  HD.2343 By Mrs. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to previously licensed gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2532  SD.2663 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2532) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to create senior tax relief in the Town of Carver. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2557  HD.2813 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2557) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to create a sick leave bank policy for state agencies. Public Service.
H.2558  HD.2822 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2558) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to sick time benefits for certain state employees. Public Service.
H.2559  HD.2834 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation and study by a task force relative to state employee vacation and earned sick leave credits. Public Service.
S.2572  SD.2670 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Norma Jean Silva, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
H.2603  HD.2786 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
H.2604  HD.2122 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of the inventory tax on certain corporations. Revenue.
H.2605  HD.2135 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require a waiting period for the implementation of new taxes. Revenue.
H.2606  HD.2827 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2606) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the rate of taxation on income. Revenue.
H.2607  HD.2830 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.
H.2608  HD.2835 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the calculation of net worth of certain business corporations. Revenue.
H.2609  HD.2837 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2609) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation and calculation of the net income of certain business corporations. Revenue.
H.2610  HD.2924 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing local option means-tested senior property tax exemptions. Revenue.
H.2644  HD.2860 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish a special events marketing program within the Office of Travel and Tourism funded by additional assessments on meals and room occupancy taxes. Revenue.
H.2666  HD.2128 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require authorities mandating project labor agreements to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2667  HD.2136 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibits the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2668  HD.2800 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide procurement preference to vendors that carry cybersecurity insurance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2683  SD.2840 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2683) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Cheryl Ann Gracia, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.2725  HD.2479 By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcycle sound emissions. Transportation.
H.2731  HD.2466 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to motor vehicle checkpoints. Transportation.
H.2750  HD.2289 By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to parking for motorcycles at publicly funded facilities. Transportation.
H.2752  HD.2886 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
H.2766  HD.2859 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2796  HD.3564 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing child care assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2814  HD.3618 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to amending certain statutes pertaining to data security breaches and calling for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on cybersecurity to assess the various threats across the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.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.2826  HD.3178 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2881  HD.3276 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of David T. Vieira, Timothy R. Whelan and Susan Williams Gifford for legislation to assist school districts in developing a program to identify and serve pupils with light-based reading difficulties, such as scotopic sensitivity. Education.
H.2883  HD.3366 By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of David T. Vieira and others relative to parental consent for out-of-school-district referrals, information, and materials. Education.
H.2890  HD.3047 By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.2906  HD.3363 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2906) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2919  HD.3523 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to establish the drinking and ground water research trust fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2936  HD.3123 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2936) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2937  HD.3137 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. 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.2939  HD.3158 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to protect the viability of farms and farming in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3009  HD.1805 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to use manufactured housing as affordable housing. Housing.
H.3013  HD.3463 By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Leonard Mirra and others relative to the penalty for withholding low income housing development excess profits. Housing.
H.3053  HD.3486 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
H.3118  HD.3004 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the interstate corrections compact. The Judiciary.
H.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.3176  HD.3346 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3176) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to regulate the operations of marijuana establishments. Marijuana Policy.
H.3180  HD.3402 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Hannah Kane and others relative to youth marijuana use, prevention and education. Marijuana Policy.
H.3185  HD.3639 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3185) of Hannah Kane and others relative to penalties for underage possession and use of marijuana, tobacco and alcohol. Marijuana Policy.
H.3202  HD.3696 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3202) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to regulate the use of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
H.3274  HD.3331 By Messrs. Vieira of Falmouth and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3274) of David T. Vieira and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to police officer standards and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3283  HD.3524 By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3283) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the hiring preferences for veterans and surviving children of police officers and fire fighters who died in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.3309  HD.3565 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3309) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to veterans property tax abatements. Revenue.
H.3323  HD.3032 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3323) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish estate tax valuation for farms. Revenue.
H.3326  HD.2123 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3326) of Randy Hunt and others relative to corporate excise taxes for homeowners associations organized as corporations. Revenue.
H.3327  HD.3493 By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3327) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. Revenue.
H.3348  HD.3122 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to provide a tax deduction for charitable donations of food by farmers. Revenue.
H.3437  HD.3128 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3437) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. Transportation.
H.3447  HD.3267 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3447) of John C. Velis and others for legislation further defining Gold Star Families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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.3476  HD.2690 By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to school services for certain 22 year-old students. Education.
H.3494  HD.1645 By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to supervised medical parole of terminal and extraordinarily incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.
H.3498  HD.2079 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3498) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. The Judiciary.
H.3528  HD.3278 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3528) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3546  HD.1934 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3546) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the sale of wines and malt beverages on the premises of certain establishments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3549  HD.1488 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to healthy eating in school cafeterias. Education.
H.3584  HD.1932 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3584) of Randy Hunt and others relative to certain health care liens. The Judiciary.
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.3652  HD.3910 Filed by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House. April 24, 2017.
H.3657  HD.3882 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, William J. Crocker, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.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.3850  HD.3969 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the town of Middleborough. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4034  HD.4226 By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore and others for legislation to authorize the treasurer of Plymouth County to transfer certain funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.
H.4507  HD.4494 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.