Assistant Majority Leader
Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1410
Fax:
617-722-1347
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2645 | Senate, February 6, 2025 -- Order (Senator Lovely) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Report relative to Rules of the Senate for 2025-2026 (Senate, No. 14). | ||
| SD.2646 | Senate, February 6, 2025-- Order (Senator Lovely) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Report relative to proposed Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives for 2025-2026 (Senate, No. 15). | ||
| SD.2703 | Senate, February 27, 2025 -- Order (Senator Lovely) continuing subcommittee on matters related to chapter 250 of the acts of 2024 | ||
| SD.2846 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer found in IV bags and tubing, due to concerns about its potential health risks. Public Health. | ||
| SD.2979 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to authorize the retirement board of the city of Salem to retire Kathleen Rocheville, a police officer of the city of Salem. Public Service. | ||
| S.150 | SD.1358 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.151 | SD.1378 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.152 | SD.1382 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.153 | SD.1383 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.154 | SD.1386 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 154) of Joan B. Lovely and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.155 | SD.1390 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.156 | SD.1393 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 156) of Joan B. Lovely and Susannah M. Whipps that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.157 | SD.1395 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 157) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.158 | SD.1417 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Joan B. Lovely and Catherine Fritz, for legislation to increase accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.159 | SD.2313 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.254 | SD.701 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to advance the profession of commercial interior design. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.255 | SD.1425 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 255) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.256 | SD.1426 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.404 | SD.1542 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. Education. | |
| S.405 | SD.1543 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education. | |
| S.406 | SD.1544 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools. Education. | |
| S.478 | SD.1546 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Natalie M. Higgins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.479 | SD.2382 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.480 | SD.2384 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.631 | SD.1547 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.632 | SD.1551 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 632) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.747 | HD.1779 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to virtual school eligibility for school choice students. Education. | |
| S.780 | SD.1553 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services. | |
| S.781 | SD.1554 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services. | |
| S.782 | SD.1556 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to increase health insurer reporting transparency. Financial Services. | |
| S.783 | SD.1592 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement. Financial Services. | |
| S.784 | SD.1596 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. | |
| S.785 | SD.2387 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to further regulate insurance claims. Financial Services. | |
| S.885 | SD.1557 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 885) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to premium impact statements. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.886 | SD.1565 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 886) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.887 | SD.2385 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.939 | SD.1567 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger. Higher Education. | |
| S.1006 | SD.1568 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Housing. | |
| S.1007 | SD.1572 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1007) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing. | |
| S.1008 | SD.1573 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. | |
| S.1163 | SD.1367 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and others for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1164 | SD.1375 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1165 | SD.1376 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny 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.1166 | SD.1411 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to enhance hiring practices at schools to prevent sexual abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1167 | SD.1434 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady and Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1168 | SD.1575 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Joan B. Lovely, Peter J. Durant, Todd M. Smola, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation to set rates for transcripts of notes and fees taken at a trial or hearing by a transcriber. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1169 | SD.1584 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger, Jacob R. Oliveira and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to ensure that survivors of childhood sexual abuse shall not be subject to a limitation on damages. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1170 | SD.1609 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the partition of nominee trusts. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1171 | SD.1643 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1172 | SD.2306 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1173 | SD.2310 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1353 | SD.1418 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1410 | SD.2392 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Joan B. Lovely relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1454 | SD.1419 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Joan B. Lovely, David T. Vieira, Jason M. Lewis, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1455 | SD.2416 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative the management of specific pieces of land or structures typically found at a fairground, often referring to regulations, permissions, or restrictions regarding their operation within a particular area. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1572 | SD.1420 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to acute hospital governance. Public Health. | |
| S.1573 | SD.1421 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Paul K. Frost, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1718 | SD.1639 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark 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.1814 | HD.1704 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1814) of Sally P. Kerans relative to establishing the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1876 | SD.649 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1876) of Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the retirement classification of certain employees of the city of Beverly. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1877 | SD.706 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1877) of Joan B. Lovely relative to cancer presumption for police officers. Public Service. | |
| S.1878 | SD.1423 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1878) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the SMART plan. Public Service. | |
| S.1879 | SD.1433 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1879) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to expand access to retirement savings. Public Service. | |
| S.2166 | SD.1427 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the 401(k) CORE plan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2167 | SD.1428 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2295 | SD.1493 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2295) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to reform the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company board of directors. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2333 | SD.1496 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2333) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2409 | SD.1440 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2409) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to permitting fees for operating multiple vehicles under a single farm plate registration. Transportation. | |
| S.2410 | SD.1497 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2410) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation. | |
| S.2411 | SD.1498 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2411) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to online driver education. Transportation. | |
| S.2412 | SD.1541 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2412) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety. Transportation. | |
| S.2413 | SD.2529 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2413) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation. | |
| S.2414 | SD.2549 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2414) of Joan B. Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school. Transportation. | |
| S.2415 | SD.2550 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2415) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a Junior Operator's License Fund to provide financial assistance to persons from disadvantaged backgrounds. Transportation. | |
| S.2482 | SD.650 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2482) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2726 | HD.1764 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.3513 | HD.1380 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of Sally P. Kerans relative to notice to abutter communities of applications to the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3713 | HD.1678 | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3713) of Sally P. Kerans relative to airplane noise data collection. Transportation. | |
| H.3810 | HD.1782 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3810) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to loading and alighting vehicles from car carriers on public ways. Transportation. | |
| H.3905 | HD.4299 | By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3905) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.4043 | HD.2752 | By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4043) of Manny Cruz relative to copay assistance for medications. Financial Services. | |
| SD.2614 | By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth Bradt, Julie Breskin, Jeff Gross, Ian McLeod and others for legislation to establish offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.