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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Walter F. Timilty Democrat - Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol

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  Walter.Timilty@masenate.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.2264 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a Massachusetts rare disease advisory council. Public Health.
  SD.2870 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, James J. O'Day, Tami L. Gouveia, Stephan Hay and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Senate Ways and Means.
  SD.2882 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, William N. Brownsberger, John F. Keenan, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to remote notarization during COVID-19 state of emergency. The Judiciary.
  SD.2884 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Adam G. Hinds, Patrick Joseph Kearney, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand take-out/delivery options for local restaurants in response to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  SD.2934 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
  SD.2975 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  HD.4480 By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to civil service appointments for children of certain deceased firefighters, police officers or correction officers. Public Service.
  HD.4810 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 9) of Mark J. Cusack and others that the towns of Braintree, Holbrook and Randolph be authorized to establish the Tri-Town water district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
  HD.5141 By Representatives Robinson of Framingham and Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to designate Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.16  SD.1709 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 16) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.35  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Adam G. Hinds, Anne M. Gobi, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.48  SD.1106 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.53  SD.999 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis 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.
S.71  SD.1836 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.107  SD.1818 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Michael D. Brady, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.114  SD.1947 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.145  HD.1083 By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing within the Department of Transitional Assistance an agricultural healthy incentives program operated in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.168  SD.1840 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Mark C. Montigny, Maura Healey, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.175  SD.1220 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.199  HD.3687 By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of David Biele and others relative to the licensing of refrigeration technicians working on residential or light commercial refrigeration systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.211  HD.2733 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to establish licensing standards for drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.260  SD.1216 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Brendan P. Crighton, Patrick M. O'Connor and Liz Miranda for legislation relative to access for after school and out-of-school time programs. Education.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
S.358  SD.1393 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care. Elder Affairs.
S.453  SD.1885 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 453) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Walter F. Timilty, Maria Duaime Robinson, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.464  SD.1824 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.496  SD.60 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.508  HD.2415 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 508) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the emergency administration of glucagon in schools. Education.
S.555  SD.932 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ruth B. Balser, Mindy Domb, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services.
S.561  SD.8 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower health care consumers. Financial Services.
S.563  SD.2070 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Julian Cyr, David Paul Linsky, Joanne M. Comerford, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.
H.566  HD.884 By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.
S.584  SD.1299 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Paul R. Feeney, Diana DiZoglio, Walter F. Timilty, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services.
S.588  SD.1493 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mental health parity implementation. Financial Services.
S.590  SD.1513 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kenneth I. Gordon, John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services.
H.598  HD.252 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
S.603  SD.685 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of John F. Keenan, Crystal Evans, Walter F. Timilty, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease. Financial Services.
S.606  SD.1680 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
S.613  SD.923 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark J. Cusack, Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.
H.630  HD.1832 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
S.633  SD.1338 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 633) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John J. Lawn, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to human donor milk coverage. Financial Services.
S.671  SD.2054 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Julian Cyr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
S.672  SD.2120 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.675  SD.2199 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community health center transition fund. Health Care Financing.
S.678  SD.1501 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.
S.741  SD.740 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Natalie M. Blais, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
S.756  SD.1259 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.
H.761  HD.3523 By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.763  HD.3339 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) 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.
S.764  SD.817 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.772  HD.148 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.797  SD.864 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
H.826  HD.3878 By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.834  SD.617 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Joseph A. Boncore, Harriette L. Chandler, Paul R. Feeney, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
S.838  SD.545 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Michael D. Brady, Josh S. Cutler, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
S.980  SD.347 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Joan B. Lovely, Walter F. Timilty, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
S.983  SD.1443 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Walter F. Timilty, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
S.984  SD.2192 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
S.989  SD.1728 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Mark C. Montigny, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Walter F. Timilty, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
H.991  HD.3202 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
S.992  SD.1843 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
H.995  HD.2602 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to human donor milk insurance coverage. Financial Services.
S.1025  SD.902 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael J. Soter, Joseph A. Boncore, Norman J. Orrall and others for legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary.
S.1043  SD.1241 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joseph A. Boncore, Barry R. Finegold, Walter F. Timilty, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1066  SD.1464 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1066) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. Stanley, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1072  SD.1355 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1073  SD.1357 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Paul R. Feeney, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulating Sunday overtime wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1139  HD.2338 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
S.1163  SD.139 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Marc R. Pacheco, Walter F. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1164  SD.140 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Marc R. Pacheco, Walter F. Timilty, Patrick M. O'Connor, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1165  HD.3897 By Messrs. Honan of Boston and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Kevin G. Honan, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to establishing a community health center transformation fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1173  HD.791 By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
H.1201  HD.925 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of James Arciero and others relative to the endowment match program. Higher Education.
S.1204  SD.1719 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1213  SD.1218 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.1214  HD.1178 By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1234  SD.2085 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Julian Cyr, Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation modernizing childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
S.1235  SD.2096 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Julian Cyr, Walter F. Timilty, Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to step therapy and patient safety. Public Health.
S.1255  SD.1749 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
S.1279  SD.905 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of John F. Keenan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis, Donald H. Wong and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate flavored tobacco products. Public Health.
S.1293  SD.916 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
S.1294  SD.922 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system. Public Health.
S.1334  SD.1883 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health. Public Health.
S.1340  SD.1115 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Michael F. Rush, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
S.1400  SD.1784 By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1400) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1409  SD.1955 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Paul R. Feeney, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marc R. Pacheco, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1416  HD.802 By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
S.1427  SD.1281 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1443  HD.3905 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
S.1467  SD.938 By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Joseph A. Boncore and Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to collectively bargained health & welfare plans. Public Service.
H.1474  HD.3114 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to offenses while driving on a suspended motor vehicle license. The Judiciary.
S.1485  SD.1795 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Nick Collins, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael D. Brady, Daniel J. Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service.
S.1509  SD.1842 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service.
S.1529  SD.1962 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Soter, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunications. Public Service.
S.1537  SD.1838 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Cindy F. Friedman, Diana DiZoglio, Joseph A. Boncore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the group insurance commission. Public Service.
S.1542  SD.1134 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Anne M. Gobi, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
S.1555  SD.50 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
H.1569  HD.3299 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. The Judiciary.
H.1578  HD.2772 By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technicians, ambulance operators, ambulance attendants or health care providers. The Judiciary.
H.1596  HD.302 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1599  HD.616 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1604  HD.3831 By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of Mark J. Cusack, John F. Keenan and Walter F. Timilty relative to family and medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1706  SD.763 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, James Arciero, Walter F. Timilty and others for legislation to extend the wellness program tax credit. Revenue.
H.1719  HD.105 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1720  HD.106 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1747  HD.1136 By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1774  HD.3564 By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1785  HD.1823 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of William C. Galvin and others relative to the establishment of grant programs to enhance regional services through county governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1810  SD.1769 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1810) of Nick Collins, Michael J. Moran, Joan B. Lovely, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1822  HD.2214 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1823  HD.3352 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1888  HD.767 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
S.1921  SD.1725 By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of Dean A. Tran, Nick Collins, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize the South Vietnam heritage flag to be the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community of Massachusetts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1931  HD.2433 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1931) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
S.1934  SD.1793 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of Joanne M. Comerford, Brian M. Ashe, Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public interest considerations in gas infrastructure expansion proceedings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1935  HD.2682 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health.
S.1935  SD.2212 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jennifer E. Benson, Mike Connolly, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a net zero stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1949  HD.3554 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Kay Khan, Liz Miranda and others for legislation create a special commission relative to reducing racial disparities in maternal death within the office of health equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
S.1980  SD.1274 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1990  SD.392 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Mark J. Cusack, Josh S. Cutler, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to air monitoring stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1997  SD.1236 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1997) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Mark J. Cusack, Josh S. Cutler, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2004  HD.3242 By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
S.2005  SD.757 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ruth B. Balser, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to secure a clean energy future. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2010  HD.3902 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Andres X. Vargas, Julian Cyr and others relative to childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
H.2012  HD.2182 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
S.2028  SD.588 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.2037  HD.1332 By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2037) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others relative to providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2073  HD.630 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2084  HD.2409 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2084) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to escalator safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2085  HD.2434 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2085) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize Paul Scott Noe, an employee of the Trial Court, to transfer his vacation benefits accrued during his time in the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2125  SD.1026 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to distinctive plates for veterans. Transportation.
H.2149  HD.2612 By Mr. Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2163  SD.858 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2163) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Christopher Hendricks, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for the adoption of Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.2261  HD.3089 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2261) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to creating a rebuttable presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel suffering from disabling conditions caused by exposure to infectious diseases. Public Service.
H.2306  HD.2436 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2306) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the State Board of Retirement provide a certain pension allowance to Cynthia Smith Wilder, the surviving spouse of Kevin Wilder. Public Service.
H.2311  HD.1398 By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
S.2324  SD.2506 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program. Education.
H.2330  HD.1381 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
H.2378  HD.1423 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of John C. Velis, Sean Garballey and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2380  HD.1344 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
S.2382  SD.2505 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2382) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold, Mark C. Montigny, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing suicide. The Judiciary.
H.2393  HD.207 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) 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.2401  HD.255 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.
S.2464  SD.2699 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2464) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. Revenue.
S.2519  SENATE, February 6, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to mental health parity implementation (Senate, No. 588) (also based on Senate, No. 1148), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health" (Senate, No. 2519).
S.2539  SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.
S.2546  Senate, February 13, 2020– Text of the Senate Bill addressing barriers to care for mental health (being the text of Senate, No. 2519, printed as amended)
S.2580  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass.
S.2581  Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.
S.2592  Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
S.2602  SD.2865 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2623  HD.2563 By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2623) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue.
S.2652  SD.2883 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2652) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Anne M. Gobi, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2655  SD.2888 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2655) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern business interruption insurance. Financial Services.
S.2658  SD.2886 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2658) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Brian M. Ashe, Paul R. Feeney, Peter Capano and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2660  Senate, April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).
S.2665  April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and David Allen Robertson for legislation relative to school safety issues; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665).
H.2669  HD.249 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2669) of Bruce J. Ayers and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2697  May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2697).
S.2701  SD.2918 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.2730  SD.2944 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2730) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2752  Senate, June 15, 2020 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2752).
S.2760  Senate, June 11, 2020 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Bruce J. Ayers, Patrick M. O'Connor and Norman J. Orrall relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2760).
S.2811  SD.3000 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2811) of Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and Alyson M. Sullivan for legislation to authorize certain investments by the Treasurer of the town of East Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2830  Senate, July 20, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2730),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2830).
S.2844  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities
S.2845  An Act concerning genocide education
H.2863  HD.3054 By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anne M. Gobi and others relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2864  HD.1051 By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2877  To Guarantee a Tenant's First Right of Refusal
S.2882  Senate, July 31, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, Nika C. Elugardo, Tram T. Nguyen, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency paid sick time, reports recommending the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
H.2908  HD.2644 By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James M. Murphy and others relative to the location of new natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2909  HD.2652 By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James M. Murphy and others for legislation to require air monitoring stations within a one-mile radius of working natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2934  HD.576 By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2934) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2935  An Act requiring certain insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
S.2978  An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
S.2979  Text of an amendment recommended by the committee on Ways and Means to the Senate Bill relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses (being the text of Senate, No. 2978, printed as amended). January 5, 2021.
H.3060  HD.2440 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Secretary of Transportation promulgate rules and regulations to implement and promote a yellow dot program designed to alert first responders to certain motor vehicle accidents. Transportation.
H.3158  HD.3413 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study traffic and safety patterns at a certain intersection in the town of East Bridgewater. Transportation.
H.3180  HD.1341 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
H.3208  HD.2012 By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3208) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3210  HD.3662 By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3210) of Stephan Hay and others relative to burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3266  HD.3870 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures. The Judiciary.
H.3487  HD.1893 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.3569  HD.3706 By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3569) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
H.3661  HD.3590 By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3785  HD.2909 By Mr. McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder for certain members of state retirement systems. Public Service.
H.3821  HD.4213 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) of Louis L. Kafka, Paul R. Feeney and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to grant four licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3823  HD.4230 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3823) of William C. Galvin and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Avon be authorized to appoint retired police officers to serve as special police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3829  HD.2385 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3829) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to a specialty pharmacy in Greater Boston Urology. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3840  HD.2375 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3840) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to licensure for specialty practice pharmacies. Public Health.
H.3984  HD.4364 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3984) of Claire D. Cronin, Michael D. Brady and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) relative to the gender neutral redraft of the home rule charter of the town of Easton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4045  HD.4389 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.4090  HD.4475 By Messrs. Kafka of Stoughton and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to authorize the county commissioners of Norfolk County to borrow money for the repair, renovation and construction, equipping and furnishing of buildings at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in the town of Walpole. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4264  An Act relative to environmental justice in the commonwealth
H.4306  An Act relative to refrigeration technicians
H.4358  HD.4803 By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin, Walter F. Timilty and William J. Driscoll, Jr., that the Appalachian Mountain Club Ponkapoag Cabins at Blue Hills Reservation in the town of Randolph be placed in the historic curatorship program within the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.4375  An Act relative to offenses while driving on a suspended license
H.4389  HD.4837 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4389) of Louis L. Kafka, Paul R. Feeney and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) relative to the transfer of land to be used for a utility scale solar project in the town of Sharon. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4402  An Act allowing the town of Sharon to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
H.4433  An Act concerning genocide education
H.4448  An Act to reduce racial disparities in maternal health
H.4503  An Act relative to strengthening the local and regional public health system
H.4538  An Act to reduce harm from opioids
H.4553  An Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, for the purpose of promoting the Commonwealth’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while acknowledging and preserving the statutory scheme of chapter 164 which places municipal lighting plant operations, finances, and rates under local control
H.4563  HD.4852 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the au pair exchange visitor program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4564  HD.4835 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to au pairs and host families. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.4573  HD.4894 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Walter F. Timilty relative to retirement benefits for Mary Coulter-Bennett, the surviving beneficiary of former State Police Detective Lieutenant William Coulter. Public Service.
H.4622  HD.4951 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4624  HD.4935 By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
H.4627  HD.4934 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
H.4631  HD.4970 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
H.4641  An Act relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency
H.4689  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
H.4729  HD.4961 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to suspend payment and collection of student loan payments provided for post-secondary education or vocational training during the COVID-19 emergency declaration and to designate certain outstanding bonds used to fund said loans as general obligation bonds. Higher Education.
H.4732  HD.4965 By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to administer a $50,000,000 local food access emergency fund to provide financial assistance to food pantries severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.4818  An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health
H.4834  Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4442). July 2, 2020
H.4898  An Act establishing a COVID-19 Local Food Access Emergency Fund
H.5077  HD.5081 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish the Tri-Town Water District in the towns of Braintree, Holbrook and Randolph. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1886  HD.3183 By Mr. Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1886) of Daniel Harvey and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a Parkinson's disease public information and education program. Public Health. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.