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Steven M. Walsh Representative

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Steven M. Walsh

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State House
Room 236
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2430
Fax: 617-722-2339
Email: Steven.Walsh@mahouse.gov

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Bill Docket Bill Title
HD2465 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to stabilizing nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.135 HD364 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of James J. O'Day and others relative to housing and support services to unaccompanied homeless youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.248 HD1823 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.398 HD391 By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 398) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to require certification of all public school teachers. Education.
H.457 HD2923 By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the quality of education by reviving the foundation budget review commission. Education.
H.476 HD2651 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to funding for improvements to early education child care facilities. Education.
H.520 HD226 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to ensure behavioral health and safety in the public schools. Education.
S.942 SD618 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of James B. Eldridge, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.984 HD2669 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.
H.1008 HD1577 By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1008) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the annual reporting of patient safety by health care providers. Health Care Financing.
S.1094 SD493 By Mr. Rosenberg, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1094) of Stanley C. Rosenberg, John W. Scibak, Richard T. Moore, Steven M. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a statewide discount program for pharmaceuticals. Public Health.
H.1127 HD3170 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1127) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to provide financing for the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents. Housing.
S.1146 SD357 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1146) of Thomas M. McGee, Robert F. Fennell, Steven M. Walsh and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation relative to rock wall climbing safeguards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1298 SD924 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1456 HD691 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) 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.
H.1708 HD794 By Representatives Coakley-Rivera of Springfield and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera 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.1739 HD504 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish earned paid sick time for certain employees rendering personal care. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1750 HD2258 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1750) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish employment rights for certain domestic workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1765 SD1804 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1765) of Thomas M. McGee, Robert F. Fennell, Steven M. Walsh, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the adjustment of disability retirement benefits to Lynn police officer Gregory LeBlanc. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.1808 HD302 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to improve access to the services of educational psychologists. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.2002 HD690 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require pain assessment and management in health care facilities. Public Health.
H.2079 HD414 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2079) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the management of early childhood oral health caries. Public Health.
H.2222 HD2844 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to the placement of the children of corrections officers on the civil service eligibility list. Public Service.
H.2414 HD275 By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2414) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining agreements with non-commissioned officers of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.2475 HD600 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2475) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to the payment of an accidental death benefit from the State-Boston retirement board to Maureen Shaw. Public Service.
H.2741 HD529 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to establish an oil heat energy efficiency fund from an additional assessment on home heating oil. Revenue.
H.2882 HD3192 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of John W. Scibak and others for the annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart May 4th as PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day, to raise awareness of the occurrence of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3099 HD1644 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3099) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle license suspension record privacy. Transportation.
H.3385 HD3538 By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael A. Costello and others for legislation to require certain telecommunications service companies to provide call center service assistance. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

STEVEN M. WALSH was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November of 2002 and represents the 11th Essex District. He was recently appointed to and is currently serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Health Care Financing. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Public Health Committee, the Vice Chair of the Committee on Capital Assets, Bonding and Long Term Debt, Chairman of the Committee on Community Development & Small Business and the Chairman of the Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight.

Steve has had significant interest in the prevention of Oxycontin and Prescription Drug Abuse among young people, and founded and served on the Oxycontin and Other Drug Abuse Commission of 2005. He is an advocate for the growth of industry in the green jobs and Biotechnology sectors and has been working tirelessly to bring these emerging technologies to the City of Lynn and Boston’s North Shore. He has also been an advocate for small businesses, and for accessible and affordable health care coverage for working families.

Outside of his legislative work, Steve is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Lynn Arts, Inc., a non-profit arts and cultural organization in the city of Lynn. He is also an adjunct faculty member of North Shore Community College’s Public Policy Institute and is a practicing attorney in Lynn.

He is a native of Lynn and is a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School, Wesleyan University, and New England School of Law in Boston. He currently resides in Lynn with his wife Annie and their children Coleman, Maeve and Myles.

Personal Information

Profession: Legislator/Attorney

Career Highlights

  • Chairman, House Committee on Health Care Financing, 2011 to Present
  • Chairman, House Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, 2009-2010
  • Chairman, House Committee on Community Development and Small Business, 2008-2009

Education & Public Service

  • New England School of Law, J.D., 2005
  • Wesleyan University, B.A., 1995
  • St. John’s Preparatory High School, 1991
  • Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2002-Present
Eleventh Essex, Consisting of Lynn: Ward 4: Precinct 3, Ward 5: Precincts 1, 4, Wards 6, 7; Nahant.