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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative John C. Velis Served 2013 - 2020 Democrat - 4th Hampden

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  john.velis@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 174
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2877

District Office

Phone:
413-572-3920
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Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for H.175  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2432 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 175) of John C. Velis and others relative to parents acting as personal care attendants. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.631  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.429 By Representatives Velis of Westfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1248  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.937 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to student load debt. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1691  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2680 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1691) of John C. Velis, José F. Tosado and Bud L. Williams relative to employee leaves of absence to comply with family court orders. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2013  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1611 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of John C. Velis and others relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2377  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1416 By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2377) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2378  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2379  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1910 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2379) of John C. Velis and others relative to line of duty presumptions in certain health evaluations of correctional employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2655  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1613 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of John C. Velis and others relative to motor vehicle-related tax and fee exemptions for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2796  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3272 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate March 14th as John McCain prisoner of war day of remembrance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2797  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3592 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2797) of John C. Velis and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3167  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2405 By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3167) of Aaron Vega, John C. Velis and others relative to the transportation of swimming pools. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3168  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3244 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3168) of John C. Velis and Frank G. Mills II for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue special parking identification placards bearing the designation "International Symbol of Access" to certain handicapped persons. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3169  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3724 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others relative to Purple Heart registration plates issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3244  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1584 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of John C. Velis and others relative to authorizing Veterans' Administration patients to ride the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority without cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3245  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3453 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of John C. Velis and others for legislation further defining Gold Star Families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3460  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.933 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3460) of John C. Velis relative to assault and battery on the elderly or disabled. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3461  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.934 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3461) of John C. Velis relative to assault and battery on the elderly with a deadly weapon. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3462  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.935 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3462) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish a child neglect registry. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3463  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.938 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3463) of John C. Velis relative to chemical analysis of blood in the event of death or bodily harm to another while operating a motor vehicle. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3464  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1617 By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3464) of John C. Velis, Bud L. Williams and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of a new Hampden County hall of justice in the city of Springfield. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4512  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4820 By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John C. Velis and others relative to the federal Open Burn Pit Registry and exposure of veterans and service members to certain airborne hazards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.