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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Sean Garballey Democrat - 23rd Middlesex

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  Sean.Garballey@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 540
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2090
Fax:
617-722-2848
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Link to Bill Detail page for H.136  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1884 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 136) of Steven Owens and Kristin E. Kassner for legislation to further regulate the use of sludge from a municipal, commercial or industrial wastewater treatment plant as an agricultural product. Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.202  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1255 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.232  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3429 By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 232) of Michael J. Finn, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.242  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1903 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 242) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.243  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2762 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.244  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1515 By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 244) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato relative to the family medical history of adopted children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.256  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.982 By Representatives Lawn of Watertown and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 256) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide for diaper changing accommodations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.283  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.503 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.290  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.492 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.503  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4078 By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 503) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to promote entrepreneurship through employee ownership. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.583  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2936 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 583) of Sean Garballey for legislation to improve student and staff attendance and performance by ensuring air quality monitoring in schools throughout the commonwealth. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.604  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.342 By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Vanna Howard and Sean Garballey for legislation to include Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education in school curriculum. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.729  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2083 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 729) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to further regulate the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.831  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1906 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 831) of Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis and Tara T. Hong relative to age requirements in local elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.832  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2766 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Sean Garballey relative to uniformity of ballots in polling places. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.852  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1996 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Sean Garballey relative to the eligibility of certain seventeen year old persons to vote in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.944  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1920 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.945  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2849 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Sean Garballey and Steven Owens relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.946  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1923 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of Sean Garballey relative to preserving public trust rights in certain land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.971  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1053 By Representatives Hunt of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 971) of Daniel J. Hunt, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1031  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2758 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1031) of David M. Rogers and Sean Garballey relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1164  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1927 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1164) of Sean Garballey and Jennifer Balinsky Armini relative to the definition of licensed mental health professional in the insurance laws. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1165  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2745 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Sean Garballey and Ryan M. Hamilton relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1166  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1945 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Sean Garballey for legislation to further regulate the rental of motor vehicles. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1167  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2810 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Sean Garballey relative to pharmacy benefit manager duties. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1366  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2058 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1366) of Sean Garballey and Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to further regulate the criteria for continuous skilled nursing services. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1367  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2824 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of Sean Garballey relative to Title XIX federal financial participation for certain MassHealth covered services for individuals attending programs at Massachusetts state colleges and universities. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1428  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2324 By Representatives Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Paul J. Donato and Sean Garballey relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1429  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1827 By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Patricia A. Duffy, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a faculty restoration and equity fund. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1431  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2038 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Sean Garballey, Joanne M. Comerford and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2103  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1933 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2104  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2827 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2104) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2105  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3724 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Sean Garballey and Christopher Hendricks relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2106  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2797 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2106) of Sean Garballey and David M. Rogers relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2189  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.452 By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2189) of Christopher J. Worrell and Paul J. Donato relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2423  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1934 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and Paul J. Donato relative to oral health examinations for public school students. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2424  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2070 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2424) of Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and Paul J. Donato relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2425  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1972 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Sean Garballey for legislation to establish a board of registration in medical physics. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2426  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2440 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the administration of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2438  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1803 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2438) of Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to remove social security numbers from death certificates. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2651  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.937 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2651) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2769  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.255 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2769) of Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey and others relative to creditable service for part-time employment for certain teachers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2836  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2803 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2837  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2784 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Sean Garballey and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to increase the membership of the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2838  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2751 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Sean Garballey for legislation to include certain employees in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3102  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2764 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato relative to the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3103  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2781 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Sean Garballey relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3303  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.665 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3303) of Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato for legislation to establish an office of restorative justice within the executive office for administration and finance to build restorative justice capacity in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3335  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2795 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3335) of Sean Garballey, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to further regulate public access to historical records for certain persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3336  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2749 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3336) of Sean Garballey relative to privatization contracts of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3337  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2812 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3337) of Sean Garballey that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance implement embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3493  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2789 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Sean Garballey and Daniel Cahill relative to peak energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3494  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2800 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3495  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1944 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3495) of Sean Garballey and Sean Reid relative to the heat-related impacts of climate change and for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to extreme heat task. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3559  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.940 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3655  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2175 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3666  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2817 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3666) of Sean Garballey and Michelle L. Ciccolo for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial feasibility and capability of providing rapid transit to the towns of Arlington and Lexington. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3750  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1085 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3750) of James J. O'Day, Sean Garballey and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3946  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3015 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3946) of Sean Garballey, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3959  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2815 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3959) of Sean Garballey relative to additives in food products. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4135  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4662 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4135) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment and management of the town clerk in the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4223  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4822 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4223) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4473  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5103 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4473) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4499  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5117 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4499) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4502  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5107 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4502) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town manager act of the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4507  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5106 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4507) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that William Pilleri be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4571  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5188 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4571) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4574  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5191 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4574) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4575  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5189 By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4575) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4623  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4989 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sean Garballey relative to Medicaid coverage for autism treatment and assistive technologies. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4625  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4919 By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate October 15th as lobular breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.