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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative William M. Straus Democrat - 10th Bristol

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  William.Straus@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 134
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2400
Fax:
617-722-2387
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  HD.2465 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to stabilizing nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.151  HD.1379 By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to assist people with disabilities in realizing their rights and exercising their responsibilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.244  HD.2163 By Mr. Madden of Nantucket, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 244) of Timothy R. Madden and others for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.250  HD.1814 By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Christopher M. Markey and others for legislation to further regulate the business of secondary metals dealing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.315  HD.2041 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the commercial fishing, shellfish and seafood industries. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.320  HD.2026 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 320) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the issuance of a category one casino license in the southeast region. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.498  SD.880 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 498) of Daniel A. Wolf, Anne M. Gobi, Brian R. Mannal, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services. Financial Services.
S.554  SD.1499 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Richard T. Moore, Kay Khan, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect health care reform funding. Health Care Financing.
H.566  HD.3298 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 566) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to campaign finance disclosure for certain candidates seeking the office of mayor in municipalities. Election Laws.
H.651  HD.1034 By Representatives Walz of Boston and Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to further regulate the financing of political campaigns. Election Laws.
H.700  HD.2060 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to managing fisheries and shellfisheries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.756  HD.3259 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 756) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the Endangered Species Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.880  SD.1342 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Marc R. Pacheco, Sal N. DiDomenico, Robert M. Koczera and William M. Straus for legislation relative to consumers and workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.921  HD.1559 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 921) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to include licensed rehabilitation counselors in the definition of licensed mental health professionals. Financial Services.
H.947  HD.2780 By Representatives Mahoney of Worcester and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 947) of John J. Mahoney and others for legislation to establish a foreclosure mediation program within the Office of Public Collaboration at the University of Massachusetts at Boston to offer alternatives to forclosures. Financial Services.
H.948  HD.1606 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Elizabeth A. Malia, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to expand coverage and access to behavioral health services. Financial Services.
H.1023  HD.3030 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to establish a Medicaid and health care reform trust fund. Health Care Financing.
H.1094  HD.3238 By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to further enhance the efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
H.1145  HD.2025 By Mr. Rosa of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Dennis A. Rosa and others relative to operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
S.1260  SD.431 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael J. Rodrigues, William M. Straus and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation relative to establishing binding arbitration for Bristol County correction officers. Public Service.
S.1588  SD.522 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Cynthia S. Creem, Benjamin B. Downing, Daniel A. Wolf, Martha M. Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1674  HD.578 By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary.
S.1707  SD.1144 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1707) of Karen E. Spilka, John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for public input into public transit decisions. Transportation.
H.1859  HD.3216 By Representative Kulik of Worthington and Senator Wolf, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Stephen Kulik, Daniel A. Wolf and others relative to municipal zoning, subdivision control and master planning. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2401  HD.368 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of James J. O'Day and others relative to public employees' workers compensation benefits. Public Service.
H.2403  HD.371 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
H.2637  HD.1931 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2637) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to municipal sewer tax credits. Revenue.
H.2638  HD.1935 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2638) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to charges associated with certain condominiums prior to foreclosure of tax titles. Revenue.
H.2639  HD.2030 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2639) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to increasing the cap on the historic rehabilitation tax credit. Revenue.
H.2901  HD.3387 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Martin J. Walsh and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor designating October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2943  HD.1105 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to include noncarbonated non-alcoholic beverages in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3980  HD.4160 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3980) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others (with the approval of mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4037  Text of an amendment (offered by Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop and other members of the House) to the Senate Bill enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence (Senate, No. 1897). April 8, 2014.
H.4389  HD.4418 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to vocational-technical school teacher compensation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.