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The 194th 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-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1410
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617-722-1347
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  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.