John H. Rogers Representative

D Norwood
John H. Rogers

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State House
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Boston, MA 02133
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Email: John.Rogers@mahouse.gov

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Bill Docket Bill Title
HD3769 By Representatives Garry of Dracut and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry, Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to windshield wiper and headlight use. Transportation.
H.98 HD1446 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 98) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a home visiting program to provide culturally sensitive services to eligible parents, infants and children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.110 HD567 By Mr. O’Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 110) of James J. O’Day and others for legislation to increase the Commonwealth’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.155 SD1279 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John H. Rogers, Benjamin Swan and Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.170 HD1149 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 170) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to the commission paid to licensed lottery sales agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.210 HD561 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 210) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.245 HD1785 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.269 SD765 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
S.272 SD882 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 272) of Kenneth J. Donnelly and John H. Rogers for legislation relative to regional school district capital project funding. Education.
S.352 SD1441 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael F. Rush, Brian A. Joyce, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize the commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.424 HD1356 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 424) of Peter V. Kocot and others for legislation to authorize school districts to establish a reserve fund for certain special education and transportation costs. Education.
H.456 HD2070 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to identify and review state laws, regulations and administrative directives that prescribe requirements for school districts. Education.
H.515 HD1588 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.520 HD2456 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.695 HD554 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board with the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.749 HD1657 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of Paul A. Schmid III and others relative to buffer zones on land under the agricultural restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.750 HD3050 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Paul A. Schmid III and others relative to loans for failed septic systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751 HD3489 By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Paul A. Schmid III and others that coastal estuary or embayment watersheds impaired due to nitrogen pollution be deemed to be nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.766 HD3109 By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 766) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the protection of property owned by the Commonwealth and part of the Blue Hills Reservation referred to as Fowl Meadow. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.813 HD3160 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
S.826 SD1436 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Tom Sannicandro, Harriette L. Chandler, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a rights of victims of sexual assault task force. The Judiciary.
H.858 HD2368 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services.
S.966 SD673 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Chris Walsh, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.988 HD667 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.989 HD670 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to Medicaid expansion. Health Care Financing.
H.996 HD286 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the payment and preservation of beds in nursing home facilities for recipients of MassHealth benefits. Health Care Financing.
S.1007 SD1048 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 1007) of Karen E. Spilka, Patricia A. Haddad, Jason M. Lewis, Jay D. Livingstone and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards of companies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1231 HD1375 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tackey Chan and others relative to motor vehicle opeators leaving the scene of a collision. The Judiciary.
H.1235 HD1846 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary.
H.1236 HD1849 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Tackey Chan and others relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1256 HD357 By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1256) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to data derived from technology used for toll collections. The Judiciary.
S.1261 SD753 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Mark J. Cusack, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1275 HD1935 By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary.
H.1311 HD763 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. The Judiciary.
H.1313 HD2089 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to promote the use of restorative justice practices. The Judiciary.
H.1362 HD148 By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
H.1392 HD2408 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1392) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary.
H.1441 HD1594 By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1493 HD2587 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the registered land in the office of an assistant recorder. The Judiciary.
H.1512 HD93 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1512) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary.
H.1532 HD1796 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the fresh and continued pursuit of motor vehicle operators by police officers outside of the jurisdiction of said officers. The Judiciary.
H.1541 HD1262 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1547 HD1283 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit abortions solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. The Judiciary.
S.1555 SD159 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Dennis A. Rosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.
H.1599 HD486 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require judicial review of foreclosures on residential mortgages. The Judiciary.
H.1656 HD1450 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1656) of Chris Walsh and others relative to the jurisdiction of the courts within the Housing Court Department. The Judiciary.
H.1728 HD1230 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1728) of Peter V. Kocot and others relative to abusive or hostile work environments. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1733 HD2802 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1826 HD2126 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1826) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to protecting puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1866 HD1370 By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1914 HD1112 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Claire D. Cronin and others that certain health facilities be directed to establish a “safe patient handling policy”, so-called. Public Health.
H.1958 HD678 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health.
H.1973 HD45 By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.1984 HD492 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Louis L. Kafka, John H. Rogers and Thomas P. Kennedy relative to cemetery and crematory inspections and penalties. Public Health.
H.1988 HD706 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
H.1996 HD2782 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Kay Khan and others relative to further regulating health care costs and the dispensing of controlled substances. Public Health.
H.2162 HD121 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2162) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and John H. Rogers for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the preparedness of the Commonwealth for natural disasters. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2192 HD3538 By Messrs. Vieira of Falmouth and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2192) of David T. Vieira, Russell E. Holmes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to police officer standards and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2244 HD2769 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Nick Collins and John H. Rogers relative to the collective bargaining agreements for certain Water Resources Authority employees. Public Service.
H.2246 HD2775 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of Nick Collins and John H. Rogers relative to the retirement of certain employees of water departments, sewer departments, wastewater facilities and the Water Resources Authority. Public Service.
H.2247 HD2781 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Nick Collins and John H. Rogers relative to assignments and promotions of employees of the Water Resources Authority. Public Service.
H.2248 HD2783 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) of Nick Collins and John H. Rogers relative to the employee rights of employees of the Water Resources Authority. Public Service.
H.2249 HD2785 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2249) of Nick Collins and John H. Rogers relative to the retirement of non-clerical workers of the Water Resources Authority. Public Service.
H.2263 HD3466 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2263) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to mandate restroom breaks for public transit employees. Public Service.
H.2290 HD838 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service.
H.2391 HD451 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2391) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining agreements with non-commissioned officers of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
S.2458 SD2588 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.2473 HD613 By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2473) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to provide certain tax credits for investments in gateway municipalities. Revenue.
H.2489 HD2349 By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code. Revenue.
H.2542 HD1006 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2542) of Steven S. Howitt, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
H.2559 HD2409 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a tax amnesty program. Revenue.
H.2607 HD3219 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2607) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing a tax deduction for income attributable to the discharge of debt on principal residences, including debt reduced through mortgage restructuring. Revenue.
H.2858 HD387 By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2885 HD735 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and the Department of Public Utilities to regulate the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2904 HD1813 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2904) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3025 HD3131 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special task force relative to identifying existing structural or policy-based impediments to delivering a more comprehensive and efficient transportation system for the senior, disabled, and veteran populations. Transportation.
H.3242 HD369 By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story, Todd M. Smola and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3391 HD1684 By Representatives Donahue of Worcester and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Daniel M. Donahue, Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to unfunded mandates on public schools. Education.
H.3488 HD3391 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Public Service.
H.3643 HD3867 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to designate the Hampden County Superior Court as the Roderick L. Ireland courthouse. The Judiciary.
H.3756 HD4036 By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the trafficking of fentanyl. The Judiciary.
H.3872 HD4298 By Representative Kafka of Stoughton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Louis L. Kafka and others (by vote of the town) that the town of Walpole be authorized to issue five licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4062 HD4554 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.4186 HD4627 By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator Brady, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter, Michael D. Brady and others relative to zoning regulations of structures used for growing, cultivation, distribution or dispensation of marijuana or marihuana. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.4466 HD4859 By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost, Michael O. Moore and others relative to fines and punishment for committing assault or assault and battery on law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.

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Education & Public Service

  • Catholic Memorial High School
  • University of Galway Law School, Ireland
  • Brandeis University, B.A., 87 cum laude
  • Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 92
  • Norwood Town Meeting Member 1988 - 1992
  • Mass. House 1993 - present
  • Majority Leader February, 2005 to Jan. 2009
Twelfth Norfolk. Consisting of Norwood; Walpole: Precincts 1, 2, 6, 7.