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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Shawn Dooley Served 2013 - 2022 Republican - 9th Norfolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4077 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley relative to the medical expense tax deduction. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4335 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters to include sarcoidosis. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4336 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley relative to rental payments while awaiting court proceedings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4410 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and John H. Rogers relative to the regulation of the practice of dry needling, trigger point acupuncture, or intramuscular therapy. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4454 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley relative to inspections for certain motor vehicles and motorcycles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4535 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish an opioid advisory council (including members of the General Court) and an opioid prevention fund to be credited with funds from settlements. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.109  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1139 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter that the Secretary of Health and Human Services promulgate a process for licensing and licensing renewal of personal care attendants. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.110  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1557 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 110) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to prohibit practices by health care providers that attempt to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.225  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.333 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to grant six additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.226  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.365 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Todd M. Smola for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to fairness in liquor licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.368  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2053 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize Category 2 gaming licensees to host table games and slot machines. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.433  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.293 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to establishing mandatory lockdown drills in public and private elementary and secondary schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.434  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.373 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to requiring high school students to pass a civics test for prior to graduation. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.647  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.346 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 647) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to choosing presidential electors and the process which governors them. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.648  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.353 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to further regulate certain activities at polling locations. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.649  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.362 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste that the State Secretary provide for a program to allow cities and towns to implement a voter “speed pass” system. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.650  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.366 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 650) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to the availability of voter lists. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.651  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.375 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to campaign contributions of foreign persons, corporations or entities. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.652  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3402 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 652) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Todd M. Smola for legislation to establish a fund for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.756  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.332 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 756) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs be directed to perform a study of Kingsbury Pond in the town of Norfolk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.959  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.358 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Shawn Dooley, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Soter relative to continual insurance coverage of certain prescription medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1268  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.297 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1268) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the definition of consistent with local needs under the affordable housing law. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1269  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.343 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1269) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Carlos González relative to correctional facilities under Chapter 40B. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1270  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.354 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1270) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to authorize cities or towns to include workforce housing in housing production plans. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1271  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.360 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1271) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to use manufactured housing as affordable housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1397  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.345 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1397) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the sale and purchase of butane and propane. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1398  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.351 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to speedy trials for certain elderly persons. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1399  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.439 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to court ordered parenting time. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1400  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1533 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Shawn Dooley, Timothy R. Whelan and Michael J. Soter relative to the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm related crimes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1611  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.364 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1611) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to the payment of wages to terminated employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1612  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1528 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1612) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Timothy R. Whelan relative to the payment of wages for persons under 18 years of age who work less than 20 per week. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1613  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1729 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1613) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1711  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.357 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1711) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Shaunna L. O'Connell relative to opiate-related overdose treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1870  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.893 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1870) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize trauma kits, so-called and trained designees in certain public buildings. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2055  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.363 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2055) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the return of private weapons temporarily stored with certain private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2056  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.372 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2056) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to emergency lighting and emergency means of egress in motels, hotels and inns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2057  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.374 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Todd M. Smola for legislation to provide sign language training for public safety personnel and emergency medical personnel. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2058  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1543 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2058) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Alyson M. Sullivan relative to combustible gas detectors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2238  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.337 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2238) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to direct the Norfolk County Retirement Board to provide certain benefits to Suzanne E. Fiske, the widow of David B. Fiske, an employee of the town of Plainville. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2239  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.344 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2239) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to call and volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2240  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.721 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by certain cancers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2444  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.352 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2444) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to information included with municipal tax bills. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2445  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.355 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2445) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to authorize nonrefundable campaign contribution tax credits for contributions made to campaign committees of certain candidates for public offices. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2446  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2896 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2690  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.356 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2690) of Shawn Dooley and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to study the need for increased cyber security within government agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2691  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1470 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2691) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to prohibiting certain business dealings with agents of foreign adversaries by the Commonwealth and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2692  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3390 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to cybersecurity standards in state contracts or procurements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2839  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.342 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the advertising practices of the solar energy industry. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2999  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.359 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2999) of Shawn Dooley, Paul R. Feeney and Michael J. Soter relative to establishing school zone speed limits for locomotives. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3000  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.361 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3000) of Shawn Dooley and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to authorize a driver privilege card for undocumented residents. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3001  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1331 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to directing the highway division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take by eminent domain the City Mills dam and certain surrounding land in the town of Norfolk. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3202  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.296 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3202) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Todd M. Smola relative to the veteran status of certain reservists. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3517  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3121 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the transportation of marijuana in motor vehicles. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3597  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1942 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3597) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to local sales tax upon sale or transfer of medical marijuana or medical marijuana products. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3605  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1946 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3605) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna relative to establishing income reviews for residents of affordable housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3606  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1962 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3606) of Shawn Dooley, William L. Crocker, Jr. and Michael J. Soter relative to the pooling of housing inventories by cities, towns and regional school districts for the purposes of calculating percentages of restricted low or moderate income housing. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3607  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1928 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3607) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to protective order hearings. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3610  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1950 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3610) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish training wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3611  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1934 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3611) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to labeling of allergens in prepared foods. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3614  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1919 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3614) of Shawn Dooley, Michael J. Soter and José F. Tosado relative to critical incident response protocols for school bus incidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3618  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1987 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to contributions to prepaid tuition or college saving programs. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3628  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1970 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3628) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3769  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1990 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3769) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to instituting the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3896  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1973 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3896) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to financial assistance to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from cities and towns. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3915  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4206 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and Rebecca L. Rausch that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land in the town of Norfolk to said town for passive and active recreational activities and facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4036  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2019 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4036) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to establish a charter for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4053  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4439 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4053) of Shawn Dooley and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to exempt the position of police chief in said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4054  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4440 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4054) of Shawn Dooley and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to exempt certain positions in the police department of said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4249  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4638 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley relative to the identification of persons involved in automobile and motorcycle accidents by news media organizations. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4284  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4713 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4284) of Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) relative to rent regulation and the control of evictions in mobile home park accommodations in the town of Plainville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4340 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jack Gianino relative to the operation of personal watercrafts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4342 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter W. Preston relative to per diem and part time work for certain retired police officers. Public Service. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4505 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 7B) of Michael Sullivan that the retirement board of the city of Boston be authorized to grant creditable service to Michael Sullivan for retirement purposes. Public Service. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2840  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3596 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Patricia Burke, Michael J. Soter and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate the results of a certain smart meter pilot program conducted by National Grid Worcester. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.