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S.14 SD01266 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Bruce Tarr, Robert Hedlund, Michael Knapik and Richard Ross for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the reform of the Executive Council. The Judiciary.
S.20 SD00675 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 20) of Bruce Tarr, Michael Knapik, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
S.67 SD00612 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.
S.79 SD00638 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for certain small businesses [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.104 SD01049 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Knapik, Petruccelli, McGee and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect motor vehicle owners' and small businesses in repairing motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.135 SD00433 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 135) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.136 SD00673 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Bastien, Ross, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize lottery revenues to provide predictable aid to cities and towns [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.171 SD00643 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of Spilka, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase research and development in emerging industries [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.172 SD00645 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Timilty, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to create jobs in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.188 SD01399 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Flanagan, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency [Joint Committee on Education].
H.204 HD00038 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by [legType], House, No. 00204) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to prohibiting campaign signs on tax-exempt property . Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.239 SD00615 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter revocation [Joint Committee on Education].
S.240 SD00628 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reconsider or revoke a charter [Joint Committee on Education].
S.241 SD00631 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to DESE contracts [Joint Committee on Education].
S.242 SD00632 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Ross and Tarr for legislation relative to charter school application incentives [Joint Committee on Education].
S.245 SD00647 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to waiver charter regulations [Joint Committee on Education].
S.251 SD00167 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 251) of Ross, Moore and Timilty for legislation relative to school safety on election day [Joint Committee on Education].
S.288 SD00652 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Jehlen, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to create a statewide assisted living facility master plan [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.319 SD00449 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Jones, Tarr, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change enrolled to independent [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.320 SD00661 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to voter identification [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.322 SD00851 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to independent campaign expenditures and electioneering communications [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.382 SD01273 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Moore, Walsh, Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from toxic toys [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.383 SD00610 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Tarr, Ross and Knapik for legislation to regulate the transporting of oil fuel [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.385 SD00653 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act and efficiency program [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.386 SD00655 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.387 SD00656 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.388 SD00657 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.389 SD00849 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Knapik, Ferrante, Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.397 SD01411 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.409 SD00389 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.
H.434 HD00311 By Mr. Bradford Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00434) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the punishment of habitual offenders convicted in the courts of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.482 HD00491 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00482) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.553 SD00634 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to durable medical equipment [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.554 SD00636 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.599 SD00701 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dwyer, DiNatale, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to illegal immigrants and publicly subsidized housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.624 SD00663 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.665 SD00107 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.786 SD00335 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Story, Nangle, Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent farm animal cruelty [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.792 HD00456 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00792) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to taxes generated by charitable raffles and bazaars.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.870 SD00613 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Ferrante, Ross and Tarr for legislation to provide for reciprocal service for restraining orders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.871 SD00622 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to prevent abuse [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.872 SD00629 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to CORI reform [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.873 SD00648 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to timely classification of sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.874 SD00649 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Moore, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.875 SD00650 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Jones, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to the expand the state DNA database [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.878 SD00682 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.879 SD00684 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.880 SD00828 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.881 SD00829 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to promote gender equity [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.882 SD00832 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.883 SD00929 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote fair employment and security in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.884 SD00956 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Swan, Keenan, Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from harm [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.891 SD01845 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Swan, Puppolo, Levy and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the parole system and protect public safety [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.929 SD00341 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Dwyer, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.964 SD00952 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to employer liability protection [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.965 SD00953 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to willfull violations of the wage law [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.1029 HD01336 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.1042 SD00983 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Clark, Mark, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1069 SD00263 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1069) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Jeffrey Sánchez, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to surgical technology [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1099 HD01796 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.1161 SD00678 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].
S.1169 SD00666 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate hospitals [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1206 SD00742 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.1230 SD00840 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Hunt, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to require payment by certain prisoners of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1235 SD00164 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Ross and Timilty for legislation relative to emergency medical services at certain prison facilities [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1390 SD00183 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.
S.1454 SD01690 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Candaras, Gobi, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1459 HD01894 By Representative Vallee of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of James E. Vallee, Richard J. Ross and Karen Spilka relative to providing a procedure for municipal acceptance of subdivision roads in the town of Franklin. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1469 HD01641 By Ms. Christine E. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01469) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the establishment of a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.1524 SD00442 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of Fargo, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1526 SD00616 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of Timilty, Spilka, Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a commuter tax deduction [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1528 SD00619 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Ross, Timilty, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1529 SD00620 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Hunt, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5% [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1530 SD00621 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to all corporations [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1531 SD00625 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1532 SD00630 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to corporate taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1533 SD00640 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Moore, Madden, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1534 SD00641 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to the revenues of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1535 SD00642 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Timilty, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1536 SD00644 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand the investment tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1537 SD00667 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Ferrante, Ross and Tarr for legislation to create a private mortgate insurance tax deduction [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1538 SD00668 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Timilty, Chang-Diaz, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1539 SD00685 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Timilty, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a property tax credit to surviving spouses of certain public safety personnel [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1618 SD00184 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Ferrante, Moore, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish godparent's day [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1619 SD00669 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Tarr, Moore, Baddour and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1621 SD00671 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Moore, Finegold, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the use of paper and increase government efficiencies [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1622 SD00687 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1623 SD00932 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Jones, Ross, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to competitive state contracting [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1626 SD01184 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Swan, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to human contact with state agencies [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1630 SD01800 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Swan, Ross and Tarr for legislation to increase government efficiency [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1650 SD00045 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Wolf, Walz, Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1662 SD00077 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Keenan, Peisch, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1674 SD00718 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Ross and Hedlund for legislation relative to gasoline prices [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1694 SD00848 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to examine the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1706 SD00479 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Spilka, Hecht, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants [Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development].
S.1793 SD00789 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1793) of Swan, Sannicandro, Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative To fairness and equity In regional transportation planning [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1795 SD00440 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of Tarr, Swan, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1796 SD00651 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of Tarr, Moore, Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special veterans plates [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1823 SD01213 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1823) of John Hart, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public homes for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1841 SD00082 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].
S.1900 SD01948 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1933 HD02302 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.1934 HD02359 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Frost and others relative to parental notification Joint Committee on Education.
H.2001 HD02671 By Representatives Ms. Gobi of Spencer and Mr. Peterson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2001) of McMurtry and others relative to trapping for the purpose of capturing furbearing mammals Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2004 HD02889 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to further regulate the practice of psychotherapy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2012 SD02074 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary.
S.2041 SD02088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
S.2061 SD02109 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary.
S.2124 SD02160 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.2253 HD02772 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Tolman and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2320 HD02694 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2320) of Denise C. Garlick and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Needham to dispose of by sale certain conservation land and to grant a permanent ground bed easement to support natural gas transmission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2369 HD02867 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.2383 HD02063 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2383) of Pignatelli and others relative to coupons of manufacturers submitted to health care insurers. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2399 HD02538 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Hunt and others relative to hunting on Sundays Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2571 HD02307 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Walsh and others relative to creating jobs by facilitating issuance of bonds under the Community Preservation Act Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2582 HD02679 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of Denise Garlick and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Needham to take easements in certain land owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation located adjacent to South Street and the Charles River in said town. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2586 HD02108 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2586) of Frost and others for legislation to authorize the the State Auditor to audit the accounts of the General Court Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2665 HD02305 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Walsh and others reducing the cost of constructing or improving roads Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2684 HD03194 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2684) of John W. Scibak and others relative to supporting children and parental custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3332 HD02257 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of David Paul Linsky and others (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to lease the former East School for up to ninety-nine years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3333 HD02179 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3333) of David Paul Linsky and others (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to enter into an employment contract with the chief of police in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3389 HD03669 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Karen Spilka and others for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Natick as the Silvano Anthony Melchiorri bridge. Transportation.
H.3507 HD03802 By Mr. Linsky of Natick and Senator Ms. Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3507) of David Paul Linsky, Karen Spilka and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of Inspector of Buildings in the town of Natick from provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3508 HD03801 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3508) of David Paul Linsky, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Karen Spilka (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of fire chief in the town of Natick from provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3740 HD03988 By Mr. Ross of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3740) of George T. Ross and others for legislation to designate a certain bridge on County Street in the city of Attleboro as the Lynn Goodchild and Shawn Nassaney September 11th Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
H.3767 HD04048 By Mr. Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to competitively solicited proposals from renewable energy developers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3867 HD04187 (by vote of the town) that the town of Wellesley be authorized to grant up to twelve additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises of restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of 50 or more seats
H.3868 HD04196 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of David Paul Linsky, Karen Spilka and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Natick to issue an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3869 HD04198 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3869) of David Paul Linsky, Karen E. Spilka and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Natick to increase the membership of the town forest committee from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3870 HD04197 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3870) of David Paul Linsky, Karen E. Spilka and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Natick to enter into a certain lease agreement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3871 HD04199 By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3871) of David Paul Linsky, Karen E. Spilka and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Natick to enter into a certain lease agreement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Richard J. Ross lives in Wrentham MA, with his family and is the owner of R. J. Ross Funeral Home in Wrentham. Senator Ross has also been involved with the following ORGANIZATIONS: Wrentham Cooperative Bank (Director), Pond Home (Director), Community at Pond Meadow (Director), Kennedy Donovan Center (past President)

Personal Information

Profession: Business Owner - R. J. Ross Funeral Home

Education & Public Service

  • American University School of Government
  • Harvard University
  • New England Institute of Anatomy, '75
  • Wrentham Historical Commission (1974-2003), Wrentham Conservation Commission (1977-'78)
  • Wrentham Refuse Disposal Commission (1977-'78), Wrentham Board of Health (1979-'80)
  • Veteran's Agent (1981-'82), Burial Agent for the Board of Health (1981-2004) ;Mass. House (2005-2010)
  • Mass State Senate, May 2010 (to fill vacancy) to present
Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex, Consisting of Franklin, precincts 2 to 4, inclusive, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Wellesley, precincts B, F and G, and Wrentham, in the county of Norfolk; Attleboro, wards 1 and 2, ward 3, precinct A, and North Attleborough, in the county of Bristol; and Natick, precincts 6, 7, 9 and 10, Sherborn and Wayland, in the county of Middlesex