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William N. Brownsberger Senator

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William N. Brownsberger

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State House
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Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1280
Email: William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov

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S.28 SD00202 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.
H.46 HD00365 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.
H.47 HD00366 By Representatives Benson of Lunenburg and Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 47) of Jennifer E. Benson, Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to improve the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.48 HD00367 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00048) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation improving access to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders and caregivers. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.52 HD00964 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.61 HD00910 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 61) of [PETITIONERS LIST] requiring child and parent involvement in permanency and placement planning. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.84 HD00998 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.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.
S.107 SD01827 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Wolf, Smola, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to greyhound simulcasting [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.132 HD00471 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00132) of Martin J. Walsh and others for legislation to establish the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission. . Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.138 HD00359 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00138) of John W Scibak and others for legislation to make and investigation and study to determine whether there are sufficient and appropriate services for low incidence students with disabilities . Joint Committee on Education.
S.150 SD00339 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 HD00557 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00151) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for reimbursement to cities and towns for extraordinary special education costs. Joint Committee on Education.
H.153 HD00145 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 00153) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to education. Joint Committee on Education.
S.153 SD01804 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].
H.159 HD00423 For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
H.177 HD00990 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00177) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to school exclusion data and school dropout reduction. Joint Committee on Education.
H.178 HD00995 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00178) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to long-term suspensions and expulsions of school students . Joint Committee on Education.
H.179 HD00999 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00179) of Gailanne Cariddi and others relative to the teaching of health education in schools. Joint Committee on Education.
S.200 SD00914 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of Tolman, Lewis, Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to teach the history of working people [Joint Committee on Education].
H.214 HD00982 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00214) of William N. Brownsberger and others directing the Secretary of the Commonwealth to promulgate regulations for the implementation of an "instant runoff voting" method of preference for candidates for Representative to the United States Congress. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.216 SD01515 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 HD00478 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00218) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the prevention of hazardous material release through underground tanks.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.222 SD01659 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 222) of Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive and continue the Special Commission on Civic Engagement and Learning. Education.
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.
H.228 HD00526 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00228) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to regulating the use of dangerous pesticides in the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.229 HD00604 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00229) of George Ross and others for legislation to reduce solid waste in the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.236 HD00546 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.
H.251 HD00229 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00251) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to further regulate the sale and disposal of mercury added thermostats. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.252 HD00230 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.253 HD00238 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00253) of Frank I. Smizik and others for the establishment of a clean vehicle emissions incentive program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.255 HD00486 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00255) of James M. Cantwell 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.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.263 HD00061 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 263) of William M. Straus and others relative to authorizing the lease of publicly-owned land for agricultural purposes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.265 HD00207 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.266 HD00211 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 266) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.267 HD00900 By Mr. William M. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00267) of John Mahoney and others relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.270 SD01360 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 270) of Harriette L. Chandler, Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to improve the senior care options program. Elder Affairs.
S.304 SD01530 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Wolf, Story, Speranzo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.305 SD01531 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Story, Speranzo, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.325 HD00781 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00325) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.330 SD00269 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Stephen M. Brewer, Denise Andrews, John P. Fresolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife [Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.338 HD00109 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00338) of James Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.341 SD01389 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 341) of Harriette L. Chandler, Sal N. DiDomenico, Cory Atkins and William N. Brownsberger for legislation to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.346 SD00004 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 HD00362 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00349) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to establishing a public health Lyme disease research institute at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Joint Committee on Higher Education.
S.352 SD00525 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].
H.358 HD00360 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00358) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include manufactured housing in a city or town’s count of housing units. Joint Committee on Housing.
H.359 HD00361 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00359) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to low and moderate income housing units. Joint Committee on Housing.
H.369 HD00884 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 369) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to promoting energy efficiency in affordable housing. Housing.
H.373 HD00714 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00373) of Timothy J. Toomey and others for legislation to enhance public safety and security in certain public housing developments. Joint Committee on Housing.
H.381 HD00271 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00381) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing. Joint Committee on Housing.
H.422 HD00201 By Ms. Dean Campbell of Methuen, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00422) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to requiring the posting of security for the seizure and impoundment of certain animals. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.428 HD00138 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00428) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the penalties for the use or manufacture of hidden compartments for the purpose of transporting or distributing controlled substances. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.431 HD00493 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00431) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to parole board procedures. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.450 HD00923 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00450) of Denise Provost and others relative to youthful offenders and criminal offender record information. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.458 HD00083 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00458) of William N. Brownsberger 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. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.465 HD00692 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00465) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to liability in tort actions against emergency medical treatment administered in compliance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.476 SD01437 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Clark, Rush, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to auto body labor rates [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
H.493 HD00835 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00493) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to occupants remaining in residences after the sale of foreclosed properties. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.494 HD00660 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00494) of Brian Ashe and others relative to the admissibility of evidence in judicial or administrative proceeding pertaining to adverse health care management. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.501 SD01207 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Wolf, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.502 HD00658 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.
H.503 HD00374 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00503) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to require judicial review of foreclosures on residential mortgages. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.510 SD00827 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Sullivan, Speliotis, Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard MassHealth applications [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.515 HD00894 By Ms. Ellen Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00515) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.529 HD00267 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.
H.541 HD00467 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.
H.554 HD00622 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the treatment of emotionally disturbed prisoners. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.560 HD00969 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Sean Garballey and others (by vote of the town) authorizing the town of Arlington to establish senior citizen safety zones adjacent to certain facilities used by elderly persons in said town. [Local Approval Received.] [Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.592 HD00913 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.597 HD00525 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of William N. Brownsberger and others that the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection be directed to investigate the use of computed tomography (CT) scans. Public Health.
H.599 HD00107 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to establish a personal care attendant orientation program. Public Health.
H.613 HD00879 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Public Health develop "checklists of care" for hospitals to prevent medical errors and reduce infection rates. Public Health.
H.624 HD00239 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00624) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.625 HD00371 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00625) of Thomas M. Petrolati and others 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.629 HD00895 By Ms. Ellen Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00629) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to consent and counseling of pregnant women under sixteen years of age. Joint Committee on Public Health.
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.671 SD00748 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Walz, Donoghue, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.682 SD01471 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 682) of DiNatale, Wolf, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to domestic violence and animals [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.761 HD00614 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00761) of Jason M. Lewis and others relative to real estate tax relief for certain owners of residential property. Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.
S.768 SD01170 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Eldridge, DiDomenico, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate debt collection activity [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.769 SD01181 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of Walz, Harrington, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to define certain administrative records as public records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.789 SD00498 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Walsh, Speranzo, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.827 SD01380 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Mark C. Montigny, Russell Holmes, Alice Hanlon Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the commercial exploitation of people [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.869 HD00625 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.
H.878 HD00243 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00878) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to expanding energy efficiency for certain electrical products. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.887 HD00209 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00887) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to authorize the secretary of environmental affairs to enter into certain leases and establishing a renewable energy generation fund. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.888 HD00210 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00888) of Sean Garballey and William N. Brownsberger relative to energy efficiency in construction, renovation or expansion of schools and libraries. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.890 HD00263 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00890) of Sean Garballey and others relative to further regulating recycling rates and expanding the bottle bill, so-called . Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.900 HD00363 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00900) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to civil motor vehicle infraction by a junior operator who is not emancipated . Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.901 HD00473 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.907 SD01415 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of O'Day, Hart, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce opioid overdoes deaths [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.921 SD01547 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.922 HD00637 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00922) of John W Scibak and others for legislation to require the use of headlights on motor vehicles whenever the windshield wipers of the vehicle are in use. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.926 HD00887 By Mr. Timothy R. Madden of Nantucket, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00926) of Timothy R. Madden and others relative to speed limits . Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.954 HD00976 By Mr. Timothy J. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00954) of Robert Hedlund and others relative to the use of headlights on motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.958 HD00981 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00958) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to increasing motor vehicle fines by municipalities. Joint Committee on Transportation.
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.
S.972 SD00483 By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Steven A. Tolman, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Andrews, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.983 HD01919 By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Sannicandro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of James J. O'Day, Tom Sannicandro and others relative to eligibility and appropriations for programs for persons with disabilities, including the "Turning 22" program, so-called. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.986 SD00198 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.1004 HD01264 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.
S.1019 SD00574 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 to comprehensive land use reform and partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.1033 SD01729 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.1040 HD01287 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01040) 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. Joint Committee on Education.
S.1041 SD01133 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].
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].
H.1056 HD01500 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01056) of Timothy J. Toomey and others for legislation to promote nutritional meals in the public schools. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1063 HD01822 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.1064 HD01306 By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01064) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to provide for the subject of genocide to be included in the curriculum of the public schools of the Commonwealth.. Joint Committee on Education.
S.1078 SD00809 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1078) of Lewis, Jehlen, Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient engagement in health care decisions [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1088 HD01187 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01088) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to the board of elementary and secondary education.. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1090 HD01302 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Martha M. Walz and William N. Brownsberger relative to the definition of virtual charter schools using the Internet for on-line educational course instructions from remote locations. [COMMITTEE].
H.1094 HD01923 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01094) of Susan Fargo and others relative to the academic success of foster children. Joint Committee on Education.
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.
H.1136 HD01010 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.1142 HD01470 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01142) of Benjamin Swan and others that the Department of Environmental Protection develop specific targets for solid waste reduction in cities and towns. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1150 SD01766 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].
H.1156 HD01094 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish a Mystic River water quality commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the conditions of said river for fishing, boating and swimming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1157 HD01845 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.
H.1163 HD01019 By Ms. Ellen Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01163) of Brian Ashe and others that manufacturers of mercury-added lamps implement a recycling program.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1177 HD01656 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01177) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1179 HD01523 Relative to insurance reimbursements for emergency ambulance service
H.1180 HD01536 By Mr. James M. Cantwell of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01180) of Daniel Winslow and others relative to insurance reimbursements for emergency ambulance service. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.1211 SD01610 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].
H.1212 HD01039 By Ms. Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01212) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish an advisory commission on motor vehicle body repair labor rates for the purpose of implementing insurance reforms. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1213 HD01780 By Ms. Joyce A. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01213) of Gale Candaras and others relative to the purchasing of debts by collection agencies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1224 HD01527 By Mr. Jonathan Hecht of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01224) of Katherine M Clark and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care facilities. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1228 HD01823 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01228) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to a public health insurance option. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1241 HD01418 By Mr. Steven M. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01241) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to improving the senior care options program. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1286 HD01492 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01286) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to certain court records. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1293 HD01629 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation authorizing cities and towns to install video monitoring systems to detect certain motor vehicle violations. The Judiciary.
H.1306 HD01405 By Ms. Colleen M. Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01306) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to shared parenting in cases of divorce. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1336 HD01539 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01336) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to regulate the collection and maintenance of criminal intelligence information. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1346 HD01729 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01346) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to the sentencing of children accused of certain crimes.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1354 HD01223 By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01354) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to living wills. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1355 HD01451 By Mr. Vincent A. Pedone of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01355) of Richard Bastien and others relative to establishing mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1370 HD01228 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01370) of Jennifer Flanagan and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1393 HD01899 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.1397 HD01609 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1397) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to employees' access to personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1398 HD01620 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.
H.1409 HD01047 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1409) of Martin J. Walsh and others clarifying parental rights to unpaid family leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1415 HD01004 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1415) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to further define comparable worth in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1425 HD01704 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.
H.1426 HD01712 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to mental health and substance abuse clinics. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1430 HD01297 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.
H.1431 HD01911 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Byron Rushing and others relative to increasing public safety by increasing access to addiction treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1447 SD01154 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Harrington, Eldridge, Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish biannual tax independence reports [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1448 SD01199 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of Lewis, Hecht, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a sunset for economic development tax expenditures [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1459 SD00219 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Tarr, Stanley, Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1462 HD01572 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to requiring all restaurants to maintain devices or procedures to remove food lodged in persons’ throats. Public Health.
H.1495 HD01945 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01495) of Alice K. Wolf and others promoting patient engagement in health care decisions. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1500 HD01160 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.1501 HD01317 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide for primary and preventative health care services for certain children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1524 HD01834 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01524) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to reduce asthma and other health threats from certain cleaning products used in schools. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1525 HD01840 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01525) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to nutrition in government buildings. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1526 HD01843 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 HD01562 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.
S.1556 SD01384 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].
H.1559 HD01693 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of [PETITIONERS LIST] relative to establishin a a Massachusetts correction commission (including members of the General Court) to study, review and report on activities of the Department of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1565 HD01579 By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01565) of Chris Walsh and others relative to jet skis, surf jets, wet bikes, and other watercrafts in municipalities. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1574 SD01157 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of Atkins, Ross, Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fundraising receptions during budget deliberations [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1575 SD01182 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Walz, Spilka, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to electronic public records [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1576 SD01183 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Walz, Dykema, Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1577 SD01185 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Lewis, Eldridge, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore public confidence in government by eliminating pay-to-play opportunities [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
H.1617 HD01003 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01617) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to the investment of public pension funds. Joint Committee on Public Service.
S.1651 SD00911 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Wolf, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1654 SD00029 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of DiDomenico, Spilka, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1663 SD01356 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of McGee, Levy, Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a grant program for municipal energy efficiency officers [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1665 SD01656 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1665) of Kulik, Hecht, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1692 HD01340 By Mr. Jonathan Hecht of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01692) of Michael Moore and others for legislation to further regulate the sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain motor vehicles and bicycles.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.1699 HD01330 By Mr. Kevin Kuros of Uxbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01699) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to authorize tax collectors in cities and towns to include certain advertisements in the mailing of local tax bills.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1706 SD00479 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 HD01495 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01736) of Denise Provost and others relative to the enhancment of access to electronic public records. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1737 HD01506 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01737) of Denise Provost and others relative to access to public records in state agencies. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1746 HD01267 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01746) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to require companies entering into contracts with the Commonwealth to disclosure information of their participation in the historic slave trade. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1759 HD01247 By Mr. Thomas J. Calter of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01759) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1775 HD01224 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01775) of James Eldridge and others relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1779 HD01056 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Jay Kaufman and others for the inclusion of certain roads in the towns of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord in the scenic byway knows as Battle Road. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.1832 HD01351 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.
H.1839 HD01352 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1839) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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].
H.1848 HD01348 By Representative Mr. Hecht of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01848) of Sciortino and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles be authorized to implement a discounted registration fee for certain motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1853 HD01378 By Representative Ms. Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01853) of Wolf and others for legislation toestablish an early reading council for the development of literacy of students in the third grades of the public schools in the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Education.
S.1857 SD00820 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.1861 SD00216 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1861) of Swan, Puppolo, DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the rate of compensation paid to court appointed attorneys [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.1862 HD02361 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 SD00934 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.1897 HD02759 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1897) of Sánchez and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1901 HD02760 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of behavior analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1917 HD02726 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Sciortino and others relative to the membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Joint Committee on Education.
H.1940 HD02233 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of Walsh and others for legislation to include the history of working people and the labor movement in the United States in the public school curriculum Joint Committee on Education.
S.1954 SD02021 (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to health reimbursement accounts for the insured employees of the town of Arlington
H.1960 HD02047 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1960) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to authorize cities, towns and regional school districts to establish virtual public shools. Education.
H.1979 HD02003 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 HD02022 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Garballey and others relative to reducing the use of non-compostable plastic bags in retail sales Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1991 HD02081 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.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.
H.2009 HD02129 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Turner and others relative to the protection of right whales within the coastal waters of the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2029 HD02827 By Representatives Walz of Boston and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of Martha M. Walz, Jonathan Hecht and others for the establishment of a Charles River parkways and parklands commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations for the preservation and increased use of the parklands along the Charles River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2048 HD02060 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for tobacco use cessation treatment. Financial Services.
H.2109 HD02036 By Representatives Ms. Wolf of Cambridge and Ms. Provost, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Forry and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.2115 HD02078 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Walsh and others for legislation to further define affordable housing Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2130 HD02824 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2130) of Forry and others to expand housing opportunities for persons displaced by public action or natural disaster and persons who are homeless or facing imminent homelessness Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2131 HD02176 By Representatives Mr. Swan of Springfield and Ms. Coakley-Rivera, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Provost and others relative to foreclosures in the historic districts of Massachusetts Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2165 HD02146 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of John V. Fernandes, William N. Brownsberger and Jason M. Lewis relative to providing access to scientific and forensic analysis. The Judiciary.
H.2234 HD02220 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2234) of Wolf and others relative to safe pregnancies and related health care for female inmates Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2240 HD02051 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Swan and others for legislation to authorize judicial clarification of ownership in eviction proceedings Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2266 HD02272 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of O'Day and others for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenses Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2267 HD02371 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Fox and others relative to further regulating the school zone law for drug offenses Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2270 HD02828 By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2270) of Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts Innocence Commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2277 HD02838 By Representatives Mr. Walsh of Boston and Ms. Malia, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Spilka and others relative to the protection of children under the age of 18 who have been subject to sexual exploitation Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2322 HD02983 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Andrews and others relative to handicapped parking spaces regulated by cities and towns Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2324 HD02249 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2324) of Frost and others relative to the acceptance and disposition of municipal easements Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2326 HD02908 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2343 HD02137 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to air pollutants. Public Health.
H.2348 HD02636 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.2350 HD02974 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan and others relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner to a person charged with an offense which resulted in the death of the deceased. Public Health.
H.2357 HD02293 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health.
H.2368 HD02068 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 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 David B. Sullivan and others relative to coupons of manufacturers submitted to health care insurers. Public Health.
H.2430 HD02975 By Messrs. Conroy of Wayland and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2430) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the investment of other post employment benefits trust funds established by municipalities and certain other governmental unit. Public Service.
H.2452 HD02987 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2452) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to provide smoking and tobacco use cessation treatment benefits to active and retired public employees. Public Service.
H.2474 HD02823 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of Hecht and others relative to public employee retiree health benefits Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2516 HD02986 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2516) of Provost and others relative to the taxation of telephone or telegraph corporations Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2565 HD02946 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Scaccia and others for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development through the utilization of tax credits and other incentives Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.2590 HD02758 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to promoting municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2593 HD02822 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2593) of Brownsberger relative to contract for design services Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2612 HD02056 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Wolf and others for legislation to phase out coal burning electric generating facilities Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2613 HD02076 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of Turner and others that energy generating facilities constructed or commencing operation on and after January first, two thousand twelve shall not utilize or gasify coal Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2614 HD02721 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2614) of Turner and others relative to electric generating facilities located in the commonwealth that uses coal as fuel and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2655 HD02558 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 HD02840 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2660) of Clark and others for legislation to promote the building of more modern transportation systems Joint Committee on Transportation.
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.2704 HD03243 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.2713 HD03180 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2713) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to establishing a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.2781 HD03209 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2781) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Jason M. Lewis and William N. Brownsberger for legislation directing MassHealth to establish a chronic care improvement demonstration project. Health Care Financing.
H.2795 HD01388 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2795) of Walsh and others for legislation to require police departments in cities and towns to provide information to residents of the location of certain sex offenders. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2827 HD03463 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Alicea and others for legislation to exempt from certain penalties the sale of a foal by an animal rescue organization to preserve the life of said foal Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2834 HD03400 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Ross and others for legislation to establish a fund to provide services for victims of human trafficking Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2850 HD03016 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to the commercial exploitation of people. The Judiciary.
H.2905 HD03202 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2905) of Denise Provost and others relative to the reporting on health effects of particulate matter. Public Health.
H.2911 HD03088 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Clark and others for legislation to allow police officers to make arrests outside their territorial jurisdiction Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2950 HD03473 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2950) of Walsh and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees and retirees Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2955 HD03024 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2955) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to certain Option B and Option C employees in the Teachers and State Employees retirement system. Public Service.
H.2962 HD03284 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2962) of Keenan and others relative to pension reform Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2964 HD03320 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Walz and others for legislation to provide health insurance parity between municipal health care plans and Group Insurance Commission plans Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.3003 HD03203 By Mr. Moran of Boston and Senator Ms. Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Garry and others for legislation to establish tax transparency and strengthen the reporting requirements of public charities and to establish reporting requirements for the trustees and directors of public charities Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3051 HD03020 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.3057 HD03315 By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3057) of Provost and others that the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable hold a public hearing and issue a report relative to reducing the number of double poles Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3069 HD03241 By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones by persons operating motor vehicles. Transportation.
H.3163 HD02693 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to the scope of practice by optometrists. Public Health.
H.3261 HD01956 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Denise Garlick and others relative to the research and treatment of Lyme Disease. [Public Health].
H.3286 HD03364 By Representatives Ms. Dykema of Holliston and Mr. Hecht, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Denise Provost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the implementation of evidence-based practices in the justicial system. The Judiciary.
H.3287 HD02014 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to prohibit human trafficking and assist victims. The Judiciary.
H.3310 HD01379 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health.
H.3323 HD02419 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to allow the non-profit corporation Home of the Brave, Inc., to construct and operate public homes for veterans. Housing.
H.3350 HD02026 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to provide a local option for instant runoff voting in city or town elections. Election Laws.
H.3361 HD02809 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the crime of health care professionals participating in the torture and abusive treatment of prisoners. The Judiciary.
H.3380 HD03444 By Mr. Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. ) of John D Keenan and others relative to the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3386 HD01359 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of William N. Brownsberger relative to a statewide public works municipal mutual aid agreement . [Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.3538 HD02144 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 HD01444 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.3546 HD01448 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3546) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to freelancers in the definition of employees under the labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3602 HD02916 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to safe disposal of syringes, injection devices and other medical sharps. Public Health.
H.3607 HD03500 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3607) of Frank I. Smizik, William N. Brownsberger and Carolyn C. Dykema for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state agencies, programs and services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.3647 HD03865 (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to place a ballot question before the voters relative to granting licenses for the sale of beer and wine to be drunk on the premises in theaters
H.3648 HD03866 (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to place a ballot question before the voters relative to granting two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
H.3651 HD03867 (by vote of the town) relative to the human resources department of the town of Arlington
H.3652 HD03869 (by vote of the town) relative to the submission of budget recommendations to the board of selectmen in the town of Arlington
H.3654 HD03868 (by vote of the town) that certain future employees of the town of Arlington be exempt from the provisions of civil service law
H.3852 HD04172 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3852) of Alice K. Wolf and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Cambridge to impose and increase fines for certain traffic related violations in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
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.3890 HD04144 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to create stabilization funds for special education costs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3982 HD04065 By Representative Walsh of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Martin J. Walsh, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from contracting with companies that do not comply with federal regulations for the certification of minerals originating in the Congo. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3079
By Request 		HD03218 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Brownsberger and others for legislation to provide for the safety of road useres Joint Committee on Transportation.

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Education & Public Service

  • Harvard Law School
  • Harvard College
  • Mass. Senate 2012 - Present
  • Mass. House 2007 - 2012
  • Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General 1992 1998
  • Belmont Board of Selectmen 1998 -2007
Second Suffolk and Middlesex, Consisting of Boston, ward 4, precincts 7 and 10, ward 5, precincts 2, 9 and 10, ward 21, precincts 1 to 3, inclusive, and 5, and 8 to 16, inclusive, ward 22, precincts 3 and 4, and 6 to 13, inclusive, in the county of Suffolk; Cambridge, ward 9, precincts 2 and 3, ward 10, precincts 1 and 3, and ward 11, and Belmont and Watertown, in the county of Middlesex.