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The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joan B. Lovely Democrat - Second Essex

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Assistant Majority Leader
  Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413-A
Boston, MA, 02133
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(617) 722-1410
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617-722-1347
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  SD.2381 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary.
S.59  SD.346 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 59) of Joan B. Lovely and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish a commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.60  SD.355 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Joan B. Lovely, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mike Connolly, Kay Khan and others relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.61  SD.711 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Joan B. Lovely, Hannah Kane, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.62  SD.713 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 62) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to mandated reporter reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.63  SD.714 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 63) of Joan B. Lovely, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expanding access to adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.64  SD.843 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Joan B. Lovely, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Michael D. Brady 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.65  SD.1264 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.66  SD.1272 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.67  SD.1449 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.68  SD.1993 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden infant death syndrome. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.88  SD.351 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Joan B. Lovely, John J. Lawn, Jr. and Michael F. Rush for legislation to encourage the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.89  SD.356 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to PEG access and cable-related funds. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.165  SD.712 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradford Hill, Jason M. Lewis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advancing the profession of interior design. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.312  SD.2178 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
S.313  SD.2182 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.
S.368  SD.1660 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs.
S.416  SD.348 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 416) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to election ballots. Election Laws.
S.417  SD.716 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to early voting and absent voting. Election Laws.
S.500  SD.1991 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.614  SD.352 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services.
S.615  SD.353 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Joan B. Lovely, Ruth B. Balser, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
S.616  SD.358 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Joan B. Lovely and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
S.617  SD.359 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
S.618  SD.710 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch and others for legislation relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment. Financial Services.
S.619  SD.1446 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide protections to victims of domestic violence in connection with property insurance claims. Financial Services.
S.707  SD.357 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to premium impact statements. Health Care Financing.
S.708  SD.841 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the continuous skilled nursing program. Health Care Financing.
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.
S.757  SD.1294 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Joan B. Lovely, Kay Khan, Patrick M. O'Connor, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a community college campus hunger pilot program. Higher Education.
H.774  HD.3765 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.806  SD.350 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Diana DiZoglio, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works programs. Housing.
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.981  SD.349 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to impose a penalty for the damaging of historic homes. The Judiciary.
S.982  SD.1268 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles. 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.985  SD.2195 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 985) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to bullying in public housing. The Judiciary.
S.1095  SD.717 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1095) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to create a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1096  SD.1293 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation relative to justice in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1157  SD.835 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to care by removing barriers to practice for psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1296  SD.833 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the cleanliness of public rest rooms. Public Health.
S.1297  SD.846 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers. Public Health.
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.
S.1716  SD.345 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1716) of Joan B. Lovely and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.
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.
S.1880  SD.840 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Joan B. Lovely and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the third Saturday in July as Black Picnic Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1881  SD.1994 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1881) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to authorize the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Salem. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2025  SD.848 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Joan B. Lovely, Julian Cyr, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2117  SD.354 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Joan B. Lovely, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation.
H.2147  HD.1337 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and Peter Capano relative to establishing a daily log of all responses to calls for assistance relating to opiate overdoses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2148  HD.2592 By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3681  HD.4050 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3749  HD.4170 By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3749) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) that the retirement board of the city of Salem be authorized to retire Brian Benson, a police officer of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.