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James B. Eldridge Senator

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District Office: 255 Main Street; Marlborough , MA 01752; Phone:

Committee Membership

Bill	Docket	Bill Title
S.11	SD1824	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 11) of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
S.19	SD1485	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 19) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to creating a progressive income tax. Revenue.
S.38	SD52	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 38) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the disclosure of certain information by the disabled persons protection commission [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.39	SD53	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of James B. Eldridge and Ellen Story for legislation to further define the authority of the disabled persons protection commission [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.40	SD1202	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. McGee, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.41	SD1534	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Spilka, Eldridge, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.42	SD1602	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Workers’ Pathways to Self Sufficiency. [Higher Education]
H.83	HD936	By Representative Story of Amherst and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Ellen Story and others relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.98	SD1155	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Lewis, Levy, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.99	SD1166	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to protect victims of unlicensed debt collection activities . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.100	SD1806	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to protect the privacy of consumer financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.152	SD1465	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of James B. Eldridge and Frank I. Smizik for legislation to establish the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.153	SD1804	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Wolf, Timilty, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.203	SD1146	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Jennifer E. Benson, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair process for students with disabilities. Education.
S.204	SD1614	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Moore, Eldridge, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
H.224	HD629	By Representative Dykema of Holliston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 224) of Carolyn C. Dykema and James B. Eldridge relative to the municipal financing of water, waste water and storm water infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.303	SD67	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of James B. Eldridge, David Paul Linsky, Alice Hanlon Peisch, Viriato Manuel deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to election officers. Election Laws.
S.304	SD1530	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending . Election Laws.
S.305	SD1531	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of James B. Eldridge, Cory Atkins, Kay Khan, Tom Sannicandro and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending. Election Laws.
S.306	SD1802	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of James B. Eldridge, Jay R. Kaufman, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize our voter registration system. Election Laws.
S.307	SD1803	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to require the use of paper ballots. Election Laws.
S.308	SD1825	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Kay Khan, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair election in Massachusetts. Election Laws.
H.338	HD109	By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Health Care Financing.
S.348	SD73	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of James B. Eldridge and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to require notification of tenants about oil and hazardous waste material release. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.349	SD518	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Stephen Kulik, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.350	SD522	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.351	SD524	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of James B. Eldridge and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation relative to municipal water, waste water, and storm water infrastructure . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.352	SD525	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Wolf, Story, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.353	SD1385	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Thomas P. Conroy, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.420	SD1144	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Eldridge, Fargo and Toomey for legislation relative to limited line legal insurance products [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.421	SD1536	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to providing health insurance coverage for cochlear implants in children. Financial Services.
S.499	SD1175	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo, Gale D. Candaras, Thomas P. Kennedy and others for legislation relative to the countable assets of medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.
S.500	SD1206	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Tom Sannicandro, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public health insurance option. Health Care Financing.
S.501	SD1207	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
S.568	SD1156	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize community colleges to borrow for capital spending needs. Higher Education.
S.587	SD68	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.
S.588	SD523	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge and Thomas P. Conroy for legislation relative to affordable housing community planning. Housing.
S.589	SD1153	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of Eldridge and Atkins for legislation to ensure the right to hang clothes drying lines [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.590	SD1180	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure proper notice of rent and fee increases in manufactured housing establishments. Housing.
S.591	SD1200	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation relative to excess profits resulting from 40B developments [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.697	HD726	By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Sheila C. Harrington and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Ayer to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies for employees retirees and dependents of said town without being subject to collective bargaining. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.766	SD521	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of Story, Lewis and Eldridge for legislation improve patients' access to timely compensation [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.767	SD1149	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of James B. Eldridge, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Jennifer E. Benson, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary.
S.768	SD1170	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Susan C. Fargo, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary.
S.769	SD1181	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to define certain administrative records as public records. The Judiciary.
S.770	SD1190	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.
S.771	SD1336	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, James J. Dwyer, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to assuring the integrity of mortgage foreclosure . The Judiciary.
S.772	SD1488	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 772) of James B. Eldridge, Daniel A. Wolf, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court memoralizing the Congress of the United States to restore free speech. The Judiciary.
S.773	SD1535	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Spilka, O'Day, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expungement of criminal records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.901	HD473	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to expanding parking facilities to promote the use of commuter shuttles and public transportation. Transportation.
S.923	SD1193	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Forry and Eldridge for legislation to clarify the meal break law to allow for private enforcement [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.924	SD1205	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish uniform wage compliance and recordkeeping. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.977	HD1898	By Ms. Forry of Boston and Senator Mr. Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to workers’ pathways to self sufficiency. [Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.1016	SD69	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Donato and Eldridge for legislation to make technical changes for the municipal relief act [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1017	SD76	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Benson and Eldridge for legislation to authorize certain remediation funds for the use of town or water supply district into a trust fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1018	SD520	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Marc R. Pacheco and Jennifer E. Benson for legislation to enforce municipal ordinances and bylaws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1019	SD574	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of James B. Eldridge, Stephen Kulik, Paul J. Donato, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to comprehensive land use reform and partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1020	SD973	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Wolf, Torrisi, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1021	SD1097	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of Levy and Eldridge for legislation to authorize special revenue funds by local option [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1022	SD1151	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Story, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase recycling by landlords and tenants [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1023	SD1164	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Story, Lewis and Eldridge for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1024	SD1179	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to authorize municipal audits of 40B developments [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1088	SD75	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of James B. Eldridge and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act providers. Public Health.
S.1089	SD1533	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Eldridge for legislation to prevent harmful chemicals from contaminating the water supply [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1090	SD1807	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Eldridge and Kocot for legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1208	SD1197	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Lewis, Eldridge and DiNatale for legislation to establish a state emergency response fund [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1209	SD1529	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1209) of Eldridge, Atkins and Benson for legislation to establish a special commission on inmate and prisoner suicides [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1228	HD1823	By Representative Lewis of Winchester and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others relative to a public health insurance option. Health Care Financing.
S.1436	SD60	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize the cities and towns of Massachusetts to authorize real estate tax rebates to qualified property owners. Revenue.
S.1437	SD61	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to make corrective changes in certain laws regarding the taxation of forest, farm, and recreation land. Revenue.
S.1438	SD62	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of James B. Eldridge relative to tax exemptions for certain paraplegic veterans. Revenue.
S.1439	SD63	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Fernandes and Eldridge for legislation relative to certain real estate tax exemptions [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1440	SD64	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to sell or convert certain tax exempt property. Revenue.
S.1441	SD65	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the taxation of condominiums. Revenue.
S.1442	SD66	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to tax telephone and telegraph corporation machinery. Revenue.
S.1443	SD71	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to freeze the property taxes for certain seniors. Revenue.
S.1444	SD72	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the filing of tax abatement applications by persons claiming to represent taxpayers, tenants, or mortgage holders. Revenue.
S.1445	SD585	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to senior property tax relief - the circuit breaker. Revenue.
S.1446	SD1148	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to encourage lawyers to practice public interest law. Revenue.
S.1447	SD1154	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and Sheila C. Harrington for legislation to establish biannual tax independence reports. Revenue.
S.1448	SD1199	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a sunset for economic development tax expenditures. Revenue.
S.1449	SD1358	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for a local option tax exemption . Revenue.
S.1450	SD1527	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Geraldine M. Creedon, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to apply the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet. Revenue.
S.1451	SD1818	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of James B. Eldridge and Steven L. Levy for legislation to prohibit the sale of lighters to minors. Revenue.
H.1452	HD1084	By Representative Levy of Marlborough and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Steven L. Levy and James Eldridge (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to establishing a business and economic development special revenue fund in the city of Marlborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1456	HD1690	By Representative Peterson of Grafton and Senator Eldridge, joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received].
S.1556	SD1384	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1556) of Eldridge, Ross and Brownsberger for legislation to prevent undue influence on state hiring decisions [Joint Committee on Rules].
S.1574	SD1157	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of James B. Eldridge, George T. Ross, William N. Brownsberger and Cory Atkins for legislation relative to fundraising receptions during budget deliberations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1575	SD1182	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1576	SD1183	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1577	SD1185	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, James Arciero, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to restore public confidence in government by eliminating pay-to-play opportunities . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1660	SD70	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Michael J. Moran, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reinstate the clean environment fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1661	SD74	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Cory Atkins, Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation relative to water meter testing fees. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1662	SD77	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of James B. Eldridge, Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1663	SD1356	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Thomas M. McGee, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a grant program for municipal energy efficiency officers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1664	SD1509	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1664) of James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo, Peter V. Kocot, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve neighborhood solar and net-metering in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1665	SD1656	By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1665) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Susan C. Fargo, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1816	SD1187	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1816) of Eldridge for legislation relative to the eligibility for veteran survivor benefits [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
H.1832	HD1351	By Representative Torrisi of North Andover and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of David M. Torrisi and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money to provide for the establishment of an education loan repayment program for social workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1839	SD1600	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Peter V. Kocot, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.1844	HD472	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1844) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge that the town of Harvard be authorized to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies for employees and dependents without being subject to collective bargaining. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1955	HD2836	By Representative Sciortino of Medford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to ensure that high school graduates possess a reasonable breadth and depth of knowledge and skills. Education.
H.2162	HD2070	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and Michael D. Brady relative to claims for damages and establishing a claimants trust law. The Judiciary.
H.2170	HD2954	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2170) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to regulate debt collection activity. The Judiciary.
S.2203		Senate, April 3, 2012 – New draft of Senate, No. 586 reported from the committee on Housing.
H.2821	HD3069	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to allow individuals to institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive relief for violation of laws relative to meal breaks for employees. The Judiciary.
H.3319	HD3636	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3319) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Shirley be authorized to grant a certain sewer betterment abatement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3344	HD3679	By Mr. Levy of Marlborough and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3344) of Steven L. Levy and James Eldridge for legislation to authorize the city of Marlborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3466	HD3748	By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3466) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and Jennifer E. Benson (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3704	HD3902	By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sheila C. Harrington and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Elaine Strout-Clement, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
H.3715	HD4031	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3715) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harvard to issue special one-day licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3717	HD4030	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3717) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Harvard be designated as a Commonwealth Economic Target and Opportunity Area. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3823	HD4118	For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Shuttle, an employee of the Department of Public Health
H.3860	HD4130	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3860) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to authorize the Department of Fish and Game to exchange a certain parcel of land in the town of Shirley for another parcel land in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3997	HD4317	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3997) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the board of selectmen in the town of Harvard to appoint water commissioners for said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4053	HD4225	By Representative Keenan of Salem and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John D. Keenan for legislation to establish a municipal record preservation commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4106	HD4372	By Representative Benson of Lunenburg and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4106) of Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish an energy efficiency fund in the town of Acton. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4335	HD4482	By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4335) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Maynard be authorized to reclassify and lease a certain parcel of land in said town for the construction of a solar powered generation facility. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4336	HD4490	By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4336) of Kate Hogan and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the town of Maynard. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4471	HD4567	By Mr. Conroy of Wayland and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4471) of Thomas P. Conroy and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to increase the membership of the board of selectmen in the town of Sudbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.925 By Request	SD1519	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of [petitioners] for legislation relative to workers compensation [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.1025 By Request	SD1468	By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of [petitioners] for legislation to incorporate the town of Devens [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].

Bill	Docket	Bill Title
	SD2269	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and Daniel A. Wolf for legislation relative to jobs, workforce development, and main street fairness. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.12	SD692	By Ms. Cynthia Creem, petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 00012) of Cynthia Creem, Marty Walz, James Eldridge and Linda Dorcena Forry for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.15	SD1407	By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Brian Joyce, Robert Hedlund, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for the abolition of the Governor's Council. The Judiciary.
S.18	SD1451	By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Stanley Rosenberg, James Eldridge, Jay Kaufman and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax. Revenue.
S.27	SD199	By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 27) of Gale D. Candaras, James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost and Benjamin Swan for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.28	SD202	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality in early education and care by family child care providers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.29	SD206	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Theodore C. Speliotis, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.30	SD207	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Gale D. Candaras, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to supervise the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.32	SD1835	By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Timilty, Swan, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.34	SD745	By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Walz, Spilka, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to bring child support home [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.45	SD802	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct care workforce. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.46	HD365	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 46) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.46	SD1755	By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Story, Spilka, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.48	HD367	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 48) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation improving access to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders and caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.51	SD1410	By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Brian A. Joyce, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.51	HD723	By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 51) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to include persons with disabilities under the Health Disparities Council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.52	HD964	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 52) of Sean Garballey and others providing access to hearing aids for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.57	HD826	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 57) of Kay Khan and others relative to the disclosure of certain information by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.62	HD925	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 62) of Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge and George Ross relative to the authority of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.66	SD1292	By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul J. Donato, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding families and children engaged in services [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.67	SD612	By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.74	HD562	By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Byron Rushing and others relative to ensuring equal access to programs, projects or activity for the provision of services, financial aid or other benefits services for all residents of the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.78	HD352	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the definition of mandated reports. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.84	HD998	By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of William N. Brownsberger and others relative to child support paid on behalf of current or former recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.88	HD607	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 88) of Jay R. Kaufman and others providing for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to creating and expanding access to opportunity in low-opportunity communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.105	SD192	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine E. Canavan, Gale D. Candaras, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.108	SD1230	By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Brian A. Joyce, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.132	HD471	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to establish the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.134	SD737	By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 134) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to form a commission on for-profit schools [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.149	HD370	By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to an alternate MCAS completion plan for students with certain disabilities. Education.
S.150	SD339	By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Stephen M. Brewer, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an independent analysis of expanding gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.151	HD557	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to provide for reimbursement to cities and towns for extraordinary special education costs. Education.
H.152	HD108	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 152) of Jason M. Lewis and others relative to local contributions to foundation budgets for school districts. Education.
H.153	HD145	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 153) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to education. [COMMITTEE].
H.159	HD423	For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
H.160	HD133	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Education.
S.163	SD1770	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of Richard T. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote economic development in Gateway Towns. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.165	SD627	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Marc R. Pacheco, Joyce A. Spiliotis and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to plant relocation. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.168	HD421	By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 168) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation to provide equal opportunity for special education. Education.
H.179	HD999	By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 179) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the teaching of health education in schools. Education.
S.183	SD1635	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to design civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education.
S.185	SD981	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Elizabeth A. Malia, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent students from dropping out of school. Education.
S.188	SD1399	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Katherine M. Clark, Geraldo Alicea, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency. Education.
S.189	SD1412	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Katherine M. Clark, James B. Eldridge, James J. Dwyer, Paul Brodeur and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Chapter 70 equalization fund. Education.
S.190	SD1869	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Katherine M. Clark, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to healthy youth. Education.
H.193	HD961	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 193) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the reimbursement of local costs of special elections. Election Laws.
S.194	SD548	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Jennifer E. Benson, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education transportation costs. Education.
S.195	SD579	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Thomas M. McGee, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to circuit breaker reimbursement. Education.
S.196	SD120	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Edward F. Coppinger, Carlo Basile and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to special education. Education.
H.196	HD559	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 196) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to ensuring secure voting equipment. Election Laws.
S.197	SD892	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost for legislation relative to an English language learner's program in the public schools. Education.
S.205	SD1022	By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Devers, DiDomenico, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
S.215	SD1453	By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Thomas M. McGee, Martha M. Walz, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the after school and out of school time coordinating council. Education.
S.216	SD1515	By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 216) of Thomas M. McGee, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality physical education. Education.
H.218	HD478	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the prevention of hazardous material release through underground tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.220	SD349	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Michael R. Knapik, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education technical assistance grants. Education.
H.225	HD952	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Sean Garballey and others protecting lakes and ponds by establishing an invasive aquatic plant management fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.226	HD973	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Sean Garballey and others prohibiting additional incineration of solid waste materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.231	SD367	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Karen E. Spilka, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and Chris Walsh for legislation to establish a charter school working group. Education.
S.233	SD599	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 233) of Karen E. Spilka, Stephen L. DiNatale, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the special education circuit breaker. Education.
H.236	HD546	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 236) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.236	SD1281	By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Swan, Moore, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
H.251	HD229	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to further regulate the sale and disposal of mercury added thermostats. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.252	HD230	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.255	HD486	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.265	HD207	By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00265) of William M. Straus and others relative to dam repair, removal and replacement environmental concerns. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.274	HD994	By Messrs. Brodeur of Melrose and Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 274) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to providing health insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Financial Services.
S.278	SD1255	By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Mark C. Montigny, Alice Hanlon Peisch, Susan C. Fargo, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to assist families care for elders. Elder Affairs.
S.295	SD744	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Eldridge and Chang-Diaz for legislation to repeal the sunset clause for the preparation of certain ballots in Boston [Local Approval Received] [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.296	SD1730	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Cory Atkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
S.297	SD1823	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Sonia Chang-Diaz and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the central registry of voters. Election Laws.
S.298	SD1496	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Katherine M. Clark, Brian M. Ashe, Cory Atkins, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish online voter registration. Election Laws.
S.301	SD1352	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Cynthia S. Creem, Cory Atkins, Jay R. Kaufman, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish election day registration. Election Laws.
S.302	SD39	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Cynthia S. Creem and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pre-registration of voters. Election Laws.
S.313	SD1836	By Mr. Petruccelli, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Anthony W. Petruccelli, Cory Atkins, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Carlo Basile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish risk-based audits of election results. Election Laws.
H.322	HD176	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 322) of John W. Scibak, James B. Eldridge and David B. Sullivan for legislation to further regulate the payments by health care carries. Financial Services.
H.324	HD780	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 324) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to provide hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss. Financial Services.
H.325	HD781	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 325) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
S.343	SD725	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Byron Rushing, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy communities and the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.344	HD178	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Harriette L. Chandler and others for legislation to include dental benefits in Commonwealth Care plans. Health Care Financing.
H.345	HD196	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish a division of health insurance under the supervision and control of the commissioner of health insurance. Health Care Financing.
S.346	SD4	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the additional incineration of solid waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.349	HD362	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a public health Lyme disease research institute at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Higher Education.
S.381	SD750	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Karen E. Spilka, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and Tom Sannicandro for legislation regarding the public use of the commonwealth's aqueducts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.386	SD655	By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Eldridge, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.397	SD1411	By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Naughton, Ashe, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation for a healthy Massachusetts: safer alternatives to toxic chemicals [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.401	SD122	By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Steven A. Baddour, Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from unsolicited loans. Financial Services.
S.406	SD340	By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Stephen M. Brewer, James B. Eldridge, Martha M. Walz, John Hart, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to life-saving colorectal cancer screenings. Financial Services.
H.407	HD369	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 407) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to criminal penalties for resisting arrest. The Judiciary.
S.409	SD389	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Harriette L. Chandler, Stephen M. Brewer, Bruce E. Tarr, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
S.413	SD1543	For legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies
S.414	SD1577	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Katherine M. Clark, Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in insurance policies. Financial Services.
S.415	SD797	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Antonio F. D. Cabral, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.
S.427	SD975	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge and Thomas M. McGee for legislation to provide greater fairness in insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.458	HD83	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.
S.461	SD754	For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
S.467	SD586	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Karen E. Spilka, Benjamin Swan, Tom Sannicandro, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and cancer recovery. Financial Services.
S.484	SD193	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Gale D. Candaras, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish a primary care development fund. Health Care Financing.
H.491	HD561	By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the enforcement of certain civil rights laws. The Judiciary.
H.492	HD612	By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the reform of laws implicating certain private consensual intimate conduct between adults. The Judiciary.
S.492	SD1502	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Katherine M. Clark, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the children's medical security program and simplifying the administration process. [COMMITTEE].
H.502	HD658	By Messrs. Sciortino of Medford and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to gender based discrimination and hate crimes. The Judiciary.
S.504	SD104	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, James B. Eldridge and Susan C. Fargo for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
S.506	SD117	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation to require MassHealth behavioral health care carve out contracts to be subject to the freedom of information statute [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.508	SD1793	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Bruce E. Tarr, Demetrius J. Atsalis, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to acute care hospital financial reports. Health Care Financing.
S.510	SD827	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Bruce J. Ayers, John W. Scibak, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard MassHealth applications. Health Care Financing.
S.511	SD1429	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Alice K. Wolf, Brian M. Ashe, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage preventive care. Health Care Financing.
H.515	HD894	By Representatives Story of Amherst and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary.
S.519	SD1381	By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Mark C. Montigny, David B. Sullivan, John P. Fresolo, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health care affordability. Health Care Financing.
H.529	HD267	By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Proposal for Constitutional Amendment, House, No. 00529) of Tom Sannicandro and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.530	SD1647	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, James J. Dwyer, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the confidentiality of patient prescription records. Health Care Financing.
S.532	SD1681	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Richard T. Moore, Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for coverage. Health Care Financing.
H.538	HD760	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Denise Provost and others relative to further regulating certain individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.540	SD1784	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage for tobacco use cessation under Commonwealth Care. Health Care Financing.
H.541	HD467	By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to include family child care providers under certain collective bargaining laws governing public employees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.541	SD1840	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 541) of Richard T. Moore, Geraldo Alicea, Benjamin B. Downing and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to strengthening the DoN Program. Health Care Financing.
S.543	SD915	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Marc R. Pacheco, Cory Atkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Health Care Financing.
S.552	SD1289	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Karen E. Spilka, Carolyn C. Dykema and James B. Eldridge for legislation regarding the all-payer claims database. Health Care Financing.
S.565	SD190	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James B. Eldridge, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education.
S.566	SD1403	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 566) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal access to higher education and generating revenue for the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.571	SD127	By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage of educational expenses to deceased veterans . Higher Education.
S.577	SD1276	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, James B. Eldridge, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to preclude contractors from retaining rebates that would undermine the integrity of the public procurement process. Higher Education.
H.579	HD507	By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Cleon H. Turner, William "Smitty" Pignatelli and James B. Eldridge relative to the maintenance of private roads, beaches and amenities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.586	SD730	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Carlos Henriquez, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence. Housing.
H.592	HD913	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Sean Garballey and others promoting workplace safety for social workers. Public Health.
H.598	HD746	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a health care outreach and education unit within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.
H.612	HD738	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Denise Provost and others that medical equipment be accessible to disabled persons. Public Health.
H.624	HD239	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Public Health.
H.625	HD371	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
H.629	HD895	By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Ellen Story and others relative to consent and counseling of pregnant women under sixteen years of age. Public Health.
S.630	SD37	By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Steven A. Baddour, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalites for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary.
H.631	HD509	By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to the medical security plan for children to include biologically-based disorders with unlimited mental health visits. Public Health.
S.640	SD1106	By Mr. Berry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Frederick E. Berry, Steven A. Tolman, Stephen M. Brewer, Steven A. Baddour and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect and enhance the rights of child and adult victims and witnesses of crime. The Judiciary.
S.665	SD107	By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.666	SD203	By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Gale D. Candaras, James B. Eldridge, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Benjamin Swan for legislation relative to a law student repayment assistance program. The Judiciary.
S.671	SD748	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Harriette L. Chandler, Cynthia S. Creem, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health. The Judiciary.
S.673	SD1499	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. The Judiciary.
S.676	SD1546	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Cory Atkins, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to require judicial foreclosure. The Judiciary.
S.682	SD1471	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 682) of Katherine M. Clark, Lori A. Ehrlich, Stephen L. DiNatale, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to domestic violence and animals. The Judiciary.
H.685	HD203	By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 685) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the retirement savings of correctional officers. Public Service.
S.686	SD1796	By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Katherine M. Clark, Cory Atkins, James M. Cantwell, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide protection from child enticement. The Judiciary.
S.687	SD368	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Cynthia S. Creem, Gloria L. Fox, James B. Eldridge, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation relative to special juveniles. The Judiciary.
H.710	HD554	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 710) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others that certain certified school nurses be included in the definition of "teacher" under the public employees retirement law. Public Service.
S.731	SD1029	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 731) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sonia Chang-Diaz and James B. Eldridge for legislation to manage the probation department. The Judiciary.
S.757	SD1819	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Cynthia S. Creem, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and others for legislation relative to school zones. The Judiciary.
S.758	SD1839	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Cynthia S. Creem, Elizabeth A. Malia, Thomas M. McGee, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drug mandatory minimum sentences. The Judiciary.
S.759	SD793	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the proximity of storage facilites utilized in possession of land or tenement cases. The Judiciary.
S.764	SD536	By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal rights of transgendered individuals. The Judiciary.
H.765	HD474	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to sustain community preservation. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.766	HD519	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 766) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide for an income tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential historic properties. Revenue.
H.777	HD705	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Thomas M. Menino and others relative to the taxation of public land used for commercial purposes. Revenue.
S.778	SD101	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.786	SD335	By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas J. Calter, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent farm animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
S.789	SD498	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jennifer E. Benson, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals. The Judiciary.
S.790	SD1651	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James J. Dwyer, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency of public charities. The Judiciary.
H.815	HD257	By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 815) of Cleon H. Turner and others for legislation to increase the medical tax exemption. Revenue.
S.820	SD31	By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.833	SD1725	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Richard T. Moore, James E. Timilty, Robert M. Koczera, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. The Judiciary.
H.869	HD625	By Messrs. Kaufman of Lexington and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Jay R. Kaufman, Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.869	SD1671	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Karen E. Spilka, Theodore C. Speliotis, Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's residents from identity theft. The Judiciary.
H.875	HD840	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 875) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote economic development through renewable energy production. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.876	HD874	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to utility pole replacement. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.878	HD243	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 878) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to expanding energy efficiency for certain electrical products. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.879	HD989	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Frank I. Smizik and others establishing the cost saving oil heat and propane energy efficiency program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.890	HD263	By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to further regulating recycling rates and expanding the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.891	HD951	By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi and others providing for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.897	SD556	By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect off duty firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The Judiciary.
S.911	SD947	By Mr. Welch, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Eldridge and Welch for legislation relative to the composition of the parole board [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.915	SD1367	By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Eldridge and Clark for legislation relative to workers' compensation insurance. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.919	SD680	By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Richard T. Moore, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.921	SD1547	By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Ellen Story, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.923	HD642	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 923) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to restrict the use of certain signs on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Transportation.
S.930	SD189	By Ms. Jehlen , a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susan C. Fargo, Marty Walz, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish paid sick days. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.934	HD986	By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00934) of James Eldridge and others incorporating first aid training under the education program for drivers of motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.942	SD403	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair share contribution appeals. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.946	SD472	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of Marc R. Pacheco and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a Commonwealth citizen service initiative. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.950	SD532	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Marc R. Pacheco and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to consumers and workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.951	SD924	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Marc R. Pacheco, Ellen Story, James B. Eldridge, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.970	HD836	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to veterans' benefits equity for persons discharged from the military based on certain consensual conduct. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.975	HD1032	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing for the public disclosure of quality indicators for the developmentally disabled. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.981	SD95	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Flanagan, Khan, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Department of Mental Health to establish teen drop in centers [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.982	SD132	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation relative to behavioral health emergency services [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.982	HD1863	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of James J. O'Day and others relative to job opportunities for people with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.983	SD133	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation relative to MassHealth substance abuse services [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.984	SD425	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Dennis A. Rosa, James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.986	SD198	By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 986) of Story, Spiliotis, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow daily access to fresh air to persons receiving services from the Department of Mental Health. [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.988	HD1891	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to improve economic opportunities for low and moderate income households and other residents. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.990	SD374	By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Steven A. Tolman, James B. Eldridge, Patricia S. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children's mental health clinicians [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.1004	HD1264	By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01004) of Gailanne Cariddi and others for legislation to regulate solar specialty contractors . Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1029	HD1336	By Mr. David M. Torrisi of North Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01029) of James Eldridge and others for legislation to further regulate the direct shipments of wine.. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.1030	SD146	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1030) of Golden, Fargo, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow municipalities to invest in credit unions [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1033	SD1729	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to further regulate municipal animal control. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1038	HD1820	By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Stephen L. DiNatale and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase funding for hydroelectric facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.1040	HD1287	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a grant program to promote cost-effective, high quality in-district programs for students with disabilities. Education.
S.1041	SD1133	By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Khan, Reinstein, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cat and dog spay and nueter fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.1056	HD1500	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to promote nutritional meals in the public schools. Education.
H.1063	HD1822	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of James J. O'Day and others relative to age appropriate sexual health education. Education.
H.1065	HD1243	By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to an English language learner's program in the public schools. Education.
S.1073	SD769	By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Tarr, Swan, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1079	SD913	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation relative to adult dental restoration. Public Health.
S.1087	SD696	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Cory Atkins, Gloria L. Fox and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve health care access. Public Health.
S.1091	SD974	By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Susan C. Fargo, Jeffrey Sánchez, Martha Walz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1097	HD1515	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of Kay Khan and others relative to personal care or managerial services contracts for families caring for elderly relatives. Elder Affairs.
S.1098	SD1683	By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of deMacedo, Eldridge, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to adopt the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1099	HD1796	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to Department of Elder Affairs prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Elder Affairs.
S.1100	SD96	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to environmentally preferable cleaning supplies. Public Health.
S.1102	SD499	By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1102) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation to promote healthy behaviors [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1103	HD1749	By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation relative to voting equipment. Election Laws.
S.1103	SD1524	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Jennifer E. Benson, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to close hospital essential services. Public Health.
H.1106	HD1038	By Representatives Ms. Fox of Boston and Ms. Benson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Election Laws.
S.1108	SD1660	By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Wolf, Timilty, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase routine screening for HIV [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1120	HD1583	By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State. Election Laws.
H.1124	HD1568	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1124) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to protect from net loss public lands or easements taken or acquired for natural resource. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1125	SD17	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to healthy schools. Public Health.
S.1133	SD1669	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.1136	HD1010	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Jay Kaufman and others for legislation to promote safe alternatives to toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1141	HD1955	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to protecting farm viability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1142	HD1470	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1142) of Jason M. Lewis and others that the Department of Environmental Protection develop specific targets for solid waste reduction in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1150	SD1766	By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1150) of Richard T. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Cory Atkins, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the delivery of health care [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1151	SD1768	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1151) of Richard T. Moore, James J. Dwyer, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime for the heakth care workforce. Public Health.
S.1152	SD1777	By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Pacheco, Jones, Eldridge and other members of the General Court relative to prescription drug waste [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1155	SD1860	By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1157	HD1845	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1157) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to environmental and health impact reports. Public Health.
S.1158	SD1122	By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Marc R. Pacheco, Stanley C. Rosenberg and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health.
H.1159	HD1198	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1159) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the use of disposable carryout bags in certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1161	SD678	By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1161) of Hill, Creem, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the department of public health [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1163	HD1019	By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Ellen Story and others that manufacturers of mercury-added lamps implement a recycling program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1172	HD1564	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1172) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.1173	HD1567	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.1174	HD1628	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the effect of certain behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
H.1177	HD1656	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment. Financial Services.
H.1186	HD1108	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the use of credit information of applicants or insured persons in the establishment of insurance rates. Financial Services.
S.1187	SD296	By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Anne M. Gobi, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the fire service commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1188	SD297	By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Benjamin D. Downing, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the massachusetts fire training council [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1191	HD1592	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Kay Khan and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services.
S.1193	SD782	By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1193) of Harriette L. Chandler, James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement a blue alert system in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1194	SD1449	By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Spilka, Donnelly, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Commonwealth Fusion Center and other intelligence data centers [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1206	SD742	By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Frederick E. Berry, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the public health through workplace safety for social workers [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1210	SD102	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jennifer E. Benson, Stephen L. DiNatale and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prevent fires in certain buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1211	SD1610	By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Welch, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a primary safety belt law [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1218	SD1548	By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Reinstein, Provost, Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety in the transportation of students [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1226	HD1265	By Mr. Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of John D. Keenan and others for legislation to provide access to affordable health insurance for certain self-employed persons. Health Care Financing.
H.1229	HD1699	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the rates charged by Medicaid managed organizations for behavioral health emergency services. Health Care Financing.
H.1230	HD1156	By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Wolf, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of Sarah K. Peake, James B. Eldridge and Cleon H. Turner for legislation to require ambulatory surgicenters and clinical laboratories to serve MassHealth enrollees. Health Care Financing.
S.1233	SD147	By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Ross, Flanagan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1264	SD286	By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Eldridge and Brewer for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters and other emergency personnel [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1278	HD1663	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1278) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the identification and treatment of the mentally ill in prisons. The Judiciary.
H.1286	HD1492	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to certain court records. The Judiciary.
S.1287	SD143	By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of McGee, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the annual allowance for widows and widowers of certain public employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1290	SD365	By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Lewis, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health reimbursement accounts [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1336	HD1539	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to regulate the collection and maintenance of criminal intelligence information. The Judiciary.
H.1346	HD1729	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the sentencing of children accused of certain crimes. The Judiciary.
H.1354	HD1223	By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to living wills. The Judiciary.
H.1373	HD1220	By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of David B. Sullivan, James J. Dwyer and James B. Eldridge relative to removing fees for noncriminal hearings of violations of certain motor vehicle laws. The Judiciary.
H.1377	HD1890	By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to prohibit tethering, leashing or the use of certain other restraints of prisoners participating in work release programs. The Judiciary.
S.1390	SD183	By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1393	HD1899	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Linda Dorcena Forry, John A. Hart and others for legislation to establish a "right to know" policy for certain temporary employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1398	HD1620	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to require employers to grant a minimum number of paid sick leave days for all employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1416	SD1012	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Patricia D. Jehlen, Ellen Story, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in our communities. Revenue.
H.1417	HD1646	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the coordination of mental health care for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1419	SD804	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1419) of Cynthia S. Creem, Martha M. Walz, Ruth B. Balser, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to eliminate telecommunications tax exemptions. Revenue.
S.1420	SD1033	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Cynthia S. Creem, James B. Eldridge and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to improve the earned income tax credit for working families. Revenue.
H.1421	HD1668	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1421) of Kay Khan, John P. Fresolo and others relative to juvenile mental health and substance abuse. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1424	HD1688	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1424) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to establish a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to mental illness. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1425	HD1704	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to behavioral health managed care organizations. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1427	SD831	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Linda Dorcena Forry, Denise Andrews, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the community development partnership program. Revenue.
H.1428	HD1743	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing for equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1428	SD880	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Kenneth J. Donnelly, James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost for legislation to create an early educator earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.1430	HD1297	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1430) of Denise Provost and others relative to the rights of persons receiving services from program or facilities of the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1452	SD1486	By Ms. Fargo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Susan C. Fargo, Jennifer E. Benson, James B. Eldridge, Gale D. Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
S.1456	SD1021	By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Barry R. Finegold, Thomas M. Stanley, Cory Atkins and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for a tax credit to promote the employment of individuals with mental illness or disabilities. Revenue.
S.1459	SD219	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jennifer E. Benson, William N. Brownsberger, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue.
S.1475	SD395	By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative. Revenue.
S.1479	SD419	By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1479) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs. Revenue.
S.1486	SD1601	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Richard T. Moore, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue.
S.1495	SD1769	By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of Richard T. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Kevin J. Kuros, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Revenue.
H.1497	HD1189	By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to regulate the license, transfer, use, or sale of prescriber-identifiable data only for commercial purposes by pharmacies. Public Health.
H.1498	HD1809	By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation establishing a fund to be known as the prevention and cost control trust fund. Public Health.
H.1500	HD1160	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to the health care of minors. Public Health.
H.1503	HD1732	By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing access to patient protection services for all residents. Public Health.
S.1517	SD415	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Karen E. Spilka, Robert M. Koczera, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow single family homeowners to deduct their municipal water, sewer and trash fees from their state income tax. Revenue.
H.1517	HD1730	By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health.
H.1518	HD1745	By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to establish community based grant programs to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health.
S.1518	SD589	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Karen E. Spilka and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create property tax credits for individuals with disabilities. Revenue.
S.1520	SD604	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Karen E. Spilka, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge and Chris Walsh for legislation to promote reusable energy use in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1522	SD826	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1522) of Karen E. Spilka, Robert M. Koczera, James B. Eldridge, Thomas P. Kennedy and others for legislation to strengthen working families by increasing tax exemptions and dependent care tax credits. Revenue.
H.1524	HD1834	By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to reduce asthma and other health threats from certain cleaning products used in schools. Public Health.
H.1526	HD1843	By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation establishing a hemophilia advisory committee. Public Health.
H.1529	HD1562	By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
H.1530	HD1700	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Public Health.
H.1537	HD1921	By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of Benjamin Swan and James B. Eldridge relative to funeral home expenses. Public Health.
S.1541	SD1178	By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to property tax exemption for persons over the age of seventy. Revenue.
H.1546	HD1133	By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to the removal or transportaton of trash. Public Health.
H.1550	HD1570	By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further enforce the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in state owned buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1568	SD1480	By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Antonio F. D. Cabral, James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to create equitable job access. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1570	SD1013	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Cynthia S. Creem and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to disclosure of job recommendations . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1572	SD134	By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Kenneth Donnelly, John Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Kathi-Anne Reinstein and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the quality of security services on state property [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1573	SD825	By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. Stanley, Richard T. Moore, James J. Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to flying flags at half-staff upon the death of a police officer or firefighter. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1624	SD945	By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1650	SD45	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Cynthia S. Creem, Alice K. Wolf, Denise Andrews, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill . Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1651	SD911	By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sean Garballey, Cory Atkins, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1653	SD99	By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Marc R. Pacheco, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1654	SD29	By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Katherine M. Clark, George T. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1671	HD1550	By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1671) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to authorize early childcare providers to participate in collective bargaining with the department of early education and care. Public Service.
H.1675	HD1857	By Mr. Canessa of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1675) of Stephen R. Canessa and others for legislation to provide a tax credit for expenditures on energy efficient technologies. Revenue.
H.1677	HD1726	By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to real estate tax deferral and recovery agreements. Revenue.
S.1692	SD418	By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan, Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a cell phone users bill of rights. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1695	HD1085	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Jay R. Kaufman, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue.
H.1702	HD1103	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.
S.1706	SD479	By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Robert L. Hedlund, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, James M. Murphy, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.1736	HD1495	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the enhancment of access to electronic public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1737	HD1506	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to access to public records in state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1740	SD103	By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1740) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, James B. Eldridge, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Transportation.
H.1743	HD1079	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1743) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to fees for the use of State House facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1748	SD1687	By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Joyce A. Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcyle sound emissions. Transportation.
S.1751	SD186	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1751) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge and Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to require the posting of certain street signs. Transportation.
H.1762	HD1240	By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1762) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1774	HD1692	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to energy efficiency programs and green jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1775	HD1224	By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1775) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1777	HD1226	By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1777) of David B. Sullivan and James B. Eldridge relative to liquefied natural gas terminal or ancillary facility licensing requirements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1778	SD899	By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Moore, Rodrigues, Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1810	HD1339	By Mr. Benjamin Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01810) of James Eldridge and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive motor vehicle plates indicating support for violence prevention education. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1820	HD1208	By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1820) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to protect graves of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1841	SD82	By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
H.1853	HD1378	By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to establish an early reading council for the development of literacy of students in the third grades of the public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.1857	SD820	By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of Berry, Wolf, Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote equal choice a cost savings in health care [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.1858	SD1152	By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Mark C. Montigny, Gale D. Candaras, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of prescriber-identifiable data for marketing purposes. Health Care Financing.
H.1858	HD2958	By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1862	HD2361	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1862) of James J. O'Day and others relative to housing and support services for unaccompanied homeless youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1863	SD934	By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Andrews, William N. Brownsberger, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify parental rights for unpaid leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1865	HD2990	By Representative Provost of Somerville and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the status of individuals and families with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1868	HD2994	By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the creation of low profit limited liability company small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.1870	HD2893	By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1870) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to require that rebates on retail sales be made at the time of such purchases. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.1954	HD2832	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a pilot grant program relative to "mobile students", so-called. Education.
H.1979	HD2003	By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to authorize persons to pre-register to vote prior to their eighteenth birthday. Election Laws.
H.1990	HD2022	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to reducing the use of non-compostable plastic bags in retail sales. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1991	HD2081	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of coal ash as a solid waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2017	HD2979	By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2017) of Peter V. Kocot and others for the establishment of product stewardship programs to provide free of charge recycling when products are sold or discarded. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2021	HD2992	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health develop health risk assessment guidelines of proposed school construction sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2024	HD2254	By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of Walsh and others for legislation to create a special task force to study interim and longer-term actions necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2065	HD2754	By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance policies requirements to provide coverage for the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates. Financial Services.
H.2082	HD2573	By Mr. Fallon of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Christopher G. Fallon and others for legislation to regulate claims for services of patients in nursing and long-term care facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.2109	HD2036	By Representatives Wolf of Cambridge and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.
S.2124	SD2160	By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue.
H.2185	HD2722	By Ms. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Sheila C. Harrington and James B. Eldridge relative to the sittings of the Middlesex County Probate Court. The Judiciary.
H.2234	HD2220	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2234) of Kay Khan and others relative to safe pregnancies and related health care for female inmates. The Judiciary.
H.2266	HD2272	By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenses. The Judiciary.
H.2267	HD2371	By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to further regulating the school zone law for drug offenses. The Judiciary.
H.2291	HD2988	By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to increase the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2294	HD2991	By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the pooling of tips for certain service employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2317	HD2445	By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge relative to the investment of certain funds for the Water Supply District of Acton. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2367	HD2761	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to establishing a board of registration in naturopathy and further regulating naturopathic health care. Public Health.
H.2368	HD2068	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.2369	HD2867	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives and enhancing the practice of nurse-midwives. Public Health.
H.2540	HD2737	By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for the establishment of a standing commission (including members of the General Court) to review and evaluate all tax expenditures. Revenue.
H.2553	HD2261	By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the taxation of certain income. Revenue.
H.2565	HD2946	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development through the utilization of tax credits and other incentives. Revenue.
H.2613	HD2076	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that energy generating facilities constructed or commencing operation on and after January first, two thousand twelve shall not utilize or gasify coal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2614	HD2721	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to electric generating facilities located in the commonwealth that uses coal as fuel and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2627	HD2539	By Representatives Gobi of Spencer and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of Anne M. Gobi, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to provide for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cutural Development.
H.2655	HD2558	By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of Dykema and others for legislation to preserve the right of way for the North/South rail link Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2660	HD2840	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2660) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to promote the building of more modern transportation systems. Transportation.
H.2704	HD3243	By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2704) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to the solicitation of charitable donations for profit. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2717	HD3451	By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish regional school safety councils. Education.
H.2718	HD3143	By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2718) of Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge and Denise Provost relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
H.2722	HD3440	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2722) of Denise Provost and others relative to the enrollment of students in charter schools. Education.
H.2761	HD3128	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator Baddour, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Steven A. Baddour and others relative to protecting consumers from unsolicited loans. Financial Services.
H.2780	HD3140	By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Jeffrey Sánchez, James B. Eldridge and Gloria L. Fox relative to preventing unnecessary medical debt through hospital and affiliate charity care policies. Health Care Financing.
H.2795	HD1388	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2795) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to require police departments in cities and towns to provide information to residents of the location of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary.
H.2875	HD1382	By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to further regulate the method of calculating the period of time for employees in filing certain complaints with the Attorney General under the labor relations laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2901	HD1355	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of David Paul Linsky and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the health and safety of electric and magnetic fields from transmission lines. Public Health.
H.2908	HD3288	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2908) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a commission to modernize HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Public Health.
H.2992	HD3049	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2992) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and others relative to creating an earned income tax credit for certain child care workers. Revenue.
H.2993	HD3058	By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2993) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees. Revenue.
H.3007	HD3079	By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3007) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.
H.3017	HD3106	By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., and others relative to the motion picture tax credit. Revenue.
H.3031	HD3036	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3031) of Jason M. Lewis and others relative to public access to the financial statements of candidates for public office and the maintenance of a electronic reporting system statements of financial interests. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3051	HD3020	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to establish natural gas leak classification standards and requirements for operator clean up of natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3229	HD3366	By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of James Arciero and others relative to the registration of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary.
H.3269	HD2896	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Chris Walsh, and others relative to the control of low lands and swamps to control of tick-borne illness. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3330	HD1300	By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. The Judiciary.
H.3409	HD1354	By Representatives Gifford of Wareham and DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of Susan Williams Gifford, Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the property damage threshold for surchargeable incidents under a safe driver motor vehicle insurance plan. Financial Services.
H.3410	HD2300	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to a 14-day continuance by the court when dealing with veterans of the armed forces. The Judiciary.
H.3435	HD3572	By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Thomas P. Conroy, James Eldridge and Susan Fargo (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3519	HD1593	By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture. Financial Services.
H.3538	HD2144	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3538) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to increase funding by the Commonwealth under the education foundation budget for public school districts. Education.
H.3542	HD1444	By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to provide that cytologic screenings performed at the same time as annual physical examinations be separately billed by health care providers and paid by insurers. Financial Services.
H.3555	HD2094	By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3555) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for fees paid for students participating in athletics or cheerleading. Revenue.
H.3628	HD2980	By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3628) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to the disclosure of consumer credit financial records. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3800	HD4119	By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3800) of [PETITIONERS LIST] (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3975	HD4151	By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.4075	HD4368	By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4075) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the town of Northborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4211	HD4409	By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4211) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Westborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.1625 By Request	SD1057	By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to open meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

State Senator Jamie Eldridge has served as State Senator for the Middlesex and Worcester district since January 2009.

Previously, Senator Eldridge served as State Representative for the 37th Middlesex district, after being elected the only Clean Elections candidate to public office in Massachusetts history in November 2002.

Since then, Senator Eldridge has focused his energies in the House and in the Senate on enhancing public education, stimulating the economy, promoting campaign and ethics reform, protecting the environment, improving public safety, expanding access to health care, and improving public transportation.

Senator Eldridge is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Boston College Law School, where he served as President of the Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) for two years. Prior to his election as State Representative, Jamie worked as a public interest attorney with Merrimack Valley Legal Services in Lowell, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to the poor and the elderly. As a public interest lawyer, he also worked to help low-income residents with issues of housing, Social Security, disability, and unemployment.

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