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Steven S. Howitt Representative

R Seekonk
Steven S. Howitt

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State House
Room 237
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2305
Fax: 617-626-0211
Email: steven.howitt@mahouse.gov

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H.102 HD00273 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00102) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to ensure that independent repair facilities in the Commonwealth have access to information related to the proper and complete diagnosis, service and repair of motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.223 HD00470 By Mr. Stephen L. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00223) of Steven Howitt and others relative to reviewing the economic impact of proposed rules and regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.335 SD00309 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Stephen M. Brewer, Steven Howitt, Daniel A. Wolf, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the care and wellbeing of livestock. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.
S.461 SD00754 For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
H.483 HD00657 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00483) of James J. Dwyer and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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].
H.765 HD00474 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.967 HD00648 By Ms. Alice Hanlon Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 00967) of John W Scibak and others for the adoption of Resolutions by the House of Representatives in support of the national observation of two minutes of silence on Veterans Day of each year to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Services. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1014 HD01324 By Mr. Timothy R. Madden of Nantucket, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01014) of Steven L. Levy and others for legislation to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without the express agreement of consumers.. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1112 HD01695 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01112) of George Ross and others that candidates for public office be authorized to appoint poll watchers to observe the sealing of ballots. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1141 HD01955 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.1150 HD01719 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01150) of Richard Bastien and others relative to the the use of dogs to hunt waterfowl during the open season on migratory waterfowl. . Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.1458 SD01694 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Vieira, Dykema, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1485 SD00230 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Fattman, Howitt, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1505 SD01790 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Ayers, Torrisi, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage a better business climate and job creation in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1566 HD01711 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01566) of Richard Moore and others relative to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms.. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1567 HD01716 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01567) of Richard Bastien and others relative to the right to carry firearms. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1568 HD01721 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01568) of Richard Bastien and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possesion of firearms. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1681 HD01844 By Mr. Brian Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01681) of Ryan Fattman and others for legislation to provide for an income tax deduction for contributions made to college savings plans. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1725 SD00294 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael J. Rodrigues, Stephen Kulik, Benjamin B. Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to permist for overweight vehicles. Transportation.
S.1726 SD00672 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Peterson, Torrisi, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1728 SD01771 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Peterson, Poirier, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1748 SD01687 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Eldridge, Vieira, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcyle sound emissions [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1761 SD01545 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Vieira, Timilty, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote and and advance motorcycle safety [Joint Committee on Transportation].
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.1870 SD00677 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1870) of Tarr, Levy, Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the Global Warming Solutions Act [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
H.1995 HD02523 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. 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.2053 SD02113 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Michael J. Rodrigues, David B. Sullivan, Steven Howitt, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certain projects referred to the Massachusetts historical commission for consultation. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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.
H.2078 HD02275 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of Wong and others relative to the approval of affordable health insurance contacts by the Commissioner of Insurance Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.2087 HD02965 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Winslow and others relative to the duty for certain adults to obtain and maintain creditable health care coverage Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.2103 HD02437 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of Howitt and others relative to tuition waivers for veterans Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.2192 HD02193 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2192) of Howitt and others that persons charged with the commission of felonies be rquired to submit DNA samples Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2219 HD02364 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2219) of Howitt and others relative to the dealth penalty in the Commonwealth Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2247 HD02114 By [sponsorPrefix] O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Timilty and others relative to electronic benefit transfer cards Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2283 HD02286 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2283) of Howitt and Winslow relative to civil actions for violations of certain consumer protection laws Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2299 HD02271 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2299) of Ross and others that employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2300 HD02343 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Ross and others relative to unemployment insurance reform Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2302 HD02483 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Tarr and others relative to the establishment of a minimum training wage Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2313 HD02273 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Wong and others for legislation to establish a minimum wage for certain seasonal employees under twenty years of age Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2325 HD02413 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Frost and others relative to municipal relief Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2351 HD02935 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Webster and others relative to the minimum number of employees required for payment of the health care contribution by small businesses Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2458 HD02092 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Frost and others relative to local approval of municipal health insurance reform Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2459 HD02100 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Howitt and others relative to municipal health insurance plans Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2520 HD02944 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2520) of Turner and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax laws Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2526 HD02218 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2526) of Howitt and others for legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2527 HD02276 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2527) of Ross and others for legislation to provide tax incentives for the creation of certain high wage jobs Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2528 HD02281 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of Holmes and others relative to tax credits for certain veterans Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2530 HD02318 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2530) of Ross and others relative to stimulating the economy through job creation Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2531 HD02323 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Adams and others relative to Chapter 70 appropriations Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2532 HD02335 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2532) of Howitt and others relative to sales and excise tax exemptions for disabled veterans Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2534 HD02378 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2534) of Ross and others relative to reducing the income tax rate Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2535 HD02426 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Ross and others for legilslation to establish a sales tax holiday for the year 2011 Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2570 HD02268 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2570) of Wong and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for certain sales tax payments Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2585 HD02089 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Adams and others for legislation to repeal the law restricting the privitization of certain governmental functions Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2600 HD02274 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2600) of Webster and others for legislation to promote privitization and repeal prevailing wage restrictions in certain public services Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2602 HD02314 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2602) of Wong and others relative to job creation by increasing disposable income in the state economy Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2645 HD02154 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2645) of Howitt and others relative to the sale or lease of turnpike service plazas Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2686 HD03487 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of Webster and others for legislation to require recipients of state benefits to complete an expenditure verification questionnaire Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2960 HD02467 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Adams and others for legislation to transfer the payment of personnel and operating expenses of the Department of Highways from the capital budget to the operating budget of said department Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2996 HD03023 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2996) of Frost and others relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3122 HD02448 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of Tarr and others relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3203 HD02449 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Adams and others for legislation to establish a sales tax holiday for certain "Energy Star" products, so-called Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3221 HD03526 For legislation to increase the membership of the board of agriculture within the Department of Agricultural Resources
H.3351 HD01184 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Bruce Tarr and Steven Howitt relative to meat and poultry production, processing and inspection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3426 HD02104 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3426) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Ways and Means (Joint).
H.3431 HD03578 By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough and Senator Timilty, joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3431) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the town of Norton be authorized to grant certain easements and restrictions over certain town-owned land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3554 HD02321 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the taxation of persons primarily engaged in agriculture, farming or commercial fishing. Revenue.
H.3636 HD03888 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a penalty for parents, legal guardians or caretakers failing to report the death of a minor child. The Judiciary.
H.3709 HD03983 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the designation of veterans status on licenses and identification cards issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles . Transportation.
H.3718 HD03933 An Order (filed by Mr. Jones of North Reading and other members of the House) amending House Rules 16, 16A, 17 and 18A concerning ethics.
H.3739 HD03953 By Representatives Ross of Attleboro and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of George Ross and others for legislation to categorize bath salts, so-called, as a class C substance. The Judiciary.
H.3766 HD03958 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.3858 HD04133 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to prohibit commercial solicitation to mobile electronic devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3913 HD04056 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to enhance community safety by strengthening the laws regulating undocumented illegal aliens residing or working in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3953 HD04282 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court (by vote of the town) relative to the deveopment of the Meditech project on a certain parcel of land located in the town of Freetown. State Administration and Regualtory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
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By Request 		HD02087 By Mr. Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Adams and others relative to health insurance reform for municipal employees Joint Committee on Public Service.

Rep. Steven Howitt is a dedicated public servant, advocate for accountability, business owner and third generation Seekonk resident with over 30 years of public service to the community and to the Commonwealth. Happily married to Pam Tesler Howitt, a philanthropy executive, since 1990. He is a graduate with a BS/BA from Boston University 's School of Management. Rep. Howitt previously was elected and served two terms on the Seekonk Planning Board and one term on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen. He also held appointments to both the Seekonk Cable and Recycling Committees. He currently volunteers with numerous civic organizations, and looks to actively give back to the communities he serves.

Fourth Bristol, Consisting of precinct 1, of the town of Norton, the towns of Rehoboth and Seekonk, and precincts 1, 3, 4 and 5, of the town of Swansea, all in the county of Bristol.