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S.16 SD01724 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 16) of Richard Ross, Gale Candaras, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary.
S.30 SD00207 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Walz, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to supervise the personal care attendant program [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.52 SD00497 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera for legislation to further regulate the release of information concerning adoption. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.53 SD00502 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.130 SD01072 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Tarr, Knapik, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.131 SD01086 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 131) of Tarr and Ross for legislation to extend simulcasting [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.149 SD01458 By Mr. Baddour, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Baddour, Swan, Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the business climate of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.161 HD00134 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00161) of Stephen L. DiNatale and Bruce Tarr relative to establishing a school district reimbursement plan for the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Education.
H.162 HD00170 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00162) of Marty Walz and Bruce Tarr relative to the School Choice Tuition Trust Fund. Joint Committee on Education.
S.180 SD00350 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Torrisi, Kafka, Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state price authorization for chapter 766 students [Joint Committee on Education].
S.194 SD00548 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Tarr, Eldridge, Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education transportation costs [Joint Committee on Education].
S.195 SD00579 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Finegold, Tarr, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to circuit breaker reimbursement [Joint Committee on Education].
S.212 SD00119 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to fund replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment. Education.
S.213 SD00123 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Christopher N. Speranzo and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as part of state aid to public schools. Education.
S.220 SD00349 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Spilka, Dykema, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education technical assistance grants [Joint Committee on Education].
S.222 SD01659 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 222) of Tarr, Timilty, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive and continue the Special Commission on Civic Engagement and Learning [Joint Committee on Education].
S.223 SD01859 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Knapik, Tarr and Moore for legislation relative to the competency determination for high school graduation [Joint Committee on Education].
S.228 SD01099 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 228) of Winslow, Tarr, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts [Joint Committee on Education].
S.229 SD01232 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 229) of Tarr, Knapik, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study relative to making exceptions to certain public school transportation lawas [Joint Committee on Education].
H.246 HD00827 By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00246) of Bruce Tarr and others for legislation relative to mooring fee requirements. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.247 HD00926 By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 247) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to prohibiting the spearing of striped bass. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.263 HD00061 Relative to authorizing the lease of publicly-owned land for agricultural purposes
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.
S.267 SD00197 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cory Atkins, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs.
H.269 HD00501 Relative to exempting cities and towns from fees from the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act
S.287 SD01064 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Winslow, Tarr, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.310 SD00125 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Chang-Diaz, Wolf, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voter registration in public high schools [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.315 SD01089 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Winslow, Tarr, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.316 SD01147 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to recieve a ballot [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
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.
S.350 SD00522 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.400 HD00829 By Mr. Demetrius J. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00400) of Thomas A. Golden and others for legislation to create a narcotics offender registry. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.407 HD00369 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00407) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to criminal penalties for resisting arrest. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.409 SD00389 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Harriette L. Chandler, Stephen M. Brewer, Bruce E. Tarr, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
H.430 HD00492 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00430) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the membership of the Parole Board and reporting requirements.. 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.434 HD00311 By Mr. Bradford Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00434) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the punishment of habitual offenders convicted in the courts of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.462 HD00861 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00462) of David M. Torrisi and others relative to providing special education schools with criminal offender record information. 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.508 SD01793 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Tarr, Atsalis, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to acute care hospital financial reports [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.530 SD01647 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 530) of Tarr, Spilka, Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the confidentiality of patient prescription records [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.535 SD01747 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 535) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation to require MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries. Health Care Financing.
S.549 SD01082 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Tarr, Knapik, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance penalties [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.562 HD00855 By Mr. Bradford Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00562) of Bruce Tarr and Bradford Hill relative to potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.571 SD00127 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of Candaras, Stanley, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage of educational expenses to deceased veterans [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
S.575 SD01120 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow veterans to pay in-state tuition and fees at state or community colleges [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
S.593 SD01038 By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Lyons, Tarr and Finegold for legislation relative to eligibility for cooperative housing corporations [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.596 SD00481 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.598 SD00489 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to the oversight of affordable housing developments [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.599 SD00701 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dwyer, DiNatale, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to illegal immigrants and publicly subsidized housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.600 SD00705 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Knapik, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing use restrictions [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.602 SD00715 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 602) of Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to tracking affordable housing projects [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.605 SD00729 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 605) of Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing project definitions [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.606 HD00971 By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00606) of Bruce Tarr and William "Smitty" Pignatelli eliminating antiquated hospital bed de-licensure rules. Joint Committee on 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.
S.630 SD00037 By Mr. Baddour, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Candaras, Finegold, Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalites for corporate manslaughter [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.640 SD01106 By Mr. Berry, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Story, Walsh, Reinstein and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect and enhance the rights of child and adult victims and witnesses of crime [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.661 SD00330 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Beaton, Frost, Golden and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the common defense [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.727 HD00403 By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00727) of Todd M. Smola that police officers of the Office of Environmental Law Enforcement be included under the heart law. Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.756 HD00488 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00756) of David M. Torrisi and others for legislation to direct the Commissioner of Revenue to annually designate a sales tax holiday.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.776 HD00912 By Mr. Timothy R. Madden of Nantucket, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00776) of Timothy R. Madden and others relative to the sales tax of motor vehicles . Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.782 SD01713 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Frost, Walsh, Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal firearms and trafficking division of the state police [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.787 SD00720 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Poirier, Keenan, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance Melanie's Law [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.788 HD00988 By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00788) of Karen Spilka and others exempting agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.799 HD00187 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00799) of Brian Joyce and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for certain hearing aid expenditures. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.810 SD00136 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of Tarr, Coakley-Rivera and Knapik for legislation to report child pornography [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.811 SD00137 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Dwyer, Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.812 SD00138 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Tarr, Winslow and Knapik for legislation to eliminate presumed personal recognizance for certain defendants [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.813 SD00139 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Tarr, Winslow and Knapik for legislation relative to failing to appear in court after release on bail [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.815 SD00379 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Dwyer, Tarr, Coakley-Rivera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.815 HD00257 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00815) of Cleon H. Turner for legislation to increase the medical tax exemption. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.816 SD00384 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Candaras, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.820 SD00031 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.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].
S.828 SD00010 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 828) of Keenan, Dwyer, Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to assault and battery on a police officer [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.832 SD01676 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Walsh, Turner, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to deceptive weapons [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.834 SD01858 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Wolf, Tarr and Moore for legislation to reform the medical malpractice system [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.846 SD01051 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of Winslow, Tarr, Koczera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employee records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.847 SD01058 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.850 SD01083 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Tarr, Smola, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the unsealing of records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.853 SD01128 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Tarr, Dwyer and Ross for legislation relative to health care proxies [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.854 SD01132 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 854) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation relative to homestead declarations recording of deeds [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.856 SD01758 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Tarr, Ross, Jones and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.857 SD01867 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 857) of Tarr and Ross for legislation relative to mandatory rent escrowing [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.894 SD00181 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 894) of Ross, Canavan, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to murder committed by youthful offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.897 SD00556 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Sullivan, Ross, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect off duty firefighters and emergency medical technicians [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
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.929 SD00341 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Dwyer, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.942 SD00403 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Dykema, Eldridge, Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair share contribution appeals [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.956 HD00227 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00956) of Cleon H. Turner relative to the operation of certain commercial vehicle with an accumulation of snow and ice. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.980 HD01217 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00980) of George Ross and others for legislation relative to reckless endangerment of persons with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1013 SD00173 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Tarr, Basile and DiDomenico for legislation to amend the public works municipal mutual aid agreement statute [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1040 SD01744 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to municipalities' liability for post-employment benefits other than pensions [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1046 SD01776 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Richard T. Moore, Geraldo Alicea, Carolyn C. Dykema, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal efficiency and innovation through regional collaboration. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1073 SD00769 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Tarr, Swan, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1082 HD01123 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to vocational technical education. Education.
H.1086 HD01180 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01086) of Chris Walsh and others relative to charter schools.. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1087 HD01183 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01087) of Bruce Tarr and others for legislation relative to equitable school reimbursement funds.. Joint Committee on Education.
S.1099 SD01674 By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1099) of Tarr and Finegold for legislation to administer medication in nursing homes [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1103 SD01524 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of Tarr, Benson, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to close hospital essential services [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1105 HD01957 By Ms. Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01105) of Bruce Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante relative to accessibility and preservation of write in voting records. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.1107 SD00874 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1107) of Kennedy, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prescription drug rebates [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1128 SD01396 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1128) of Stanley, Hecht, McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to other tobacco products [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1131 SD01593 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Tarr, Jehlen and Moore for legislation to adopt the nurse licensure compact [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1133 SD01669 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.1135 HD01152 By Mr. Donald F. Humason of Westfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01135) of Matthew Beaton and others relative to the use of crossbows for hunting. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1138 HD01289 By Mr. Robert M. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01138) of Karen Spilka and others relative to the water pollution abatement revolving loan program . Joint Committee on 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.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].
S.1151 SD01768 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1151) of Tarr, Eldridge, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime for the heakth care workforce [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1152 SD01777 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Pacheco, Jones, Eldridge and other members of the General Court relative to prescription drug waste [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1155 SD01860 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1163 SD01291 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1182 SD00246 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1182) of Tarr, DiNatale, Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the safety law enforcement officers [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1189 SD00298 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Frost, Hill, Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the lawful sale of ammunition [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1193 SD00782 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1193) of Eldridge, Benson, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement a blue alert system in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
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.1215 SD00376 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Dwyer, Tarr and Knapik for legislation to authorize the police officers to take certain actions outside their jurisdiction [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1223 HD01884 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01223) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on all new mandated health benefit legislation . Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.1223 SD01628 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Winslow, Timilty, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1225 SD01067 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1226 HD01265 By Mr. John D Keenan of Salem, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01226) of Bruce Tarr and others for legislation to provide access to affordable health insurance for certain self-employed persons. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.1226 SD01135 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of Richard J. Ross, George Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Daniel Winslow and others for legislation to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1232 SD00140 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1232) of James E. Timilty, Bruce E. Tarr and George Ross for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to school safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1256 SD01131 For legislation relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts
S.1257 SD01247 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1257) of James E. Timilty and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to study the financial impact of the nexus between the insurance industry and law enforcement [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1275 SD00200 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Tarr, Swan, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1284 HD01643 By Mr. William N. Brownsberger of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01284) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the witholding of rent. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1287 HD01590 By Ms. Christine E. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01287) of Elizabeth Poirier and others relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1305 HD01402 By Ms. Colleen M. Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01305) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to child care involvement of non-custodial parents. Joint Committee on 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.
S.1326 SD00422 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Tarr, Puppolo and Knapik for legislation relative to teachers' retirement credits for parochial schools [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1334 HD01077 By Mr. Steven L. Levy of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01334) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the safe placement of newborn infants. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1365 SD01059 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Winslow, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public employees serving in the armed forces of the United States [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1366 SD01075 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to prevent overcompensation in the higher education pension system [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1367 SD01119 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Tarr, Knapik, Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of a veteran for public retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1384 HD01126 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01384) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the disclosure of information about current or former employees to prospective employers. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
H.1409 HD01047 By Mr. Martin J. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01409) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others clarifying parental rights to unpaid family leave . Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1412 HD01128 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01412) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to certain independent contractors under the labor laws. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1427 SD00831 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Toomey, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the community development partnership program [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1452 SD01486 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of Tarr, Candaras, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
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.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].
S.1473 SD00124 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Joyce, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1474 SD00135 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation to establish a special commission on payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities in which group homes are located [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1475 SD00395 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Candaras, Stanley, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1476 SD00407 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1476) of Tarr, Kennedy and Knapik for legislation to establish a sales tax retention allowance [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1477 SD00408 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Candaras, Walsh, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax credits for prescription drugs [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1478 SD00416 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1478) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to exempting children's books from state sales tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1479 SD00419 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1479) of Candaras, Chang-Diaz, Tarr and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1480 SD00895 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1480) of Kane, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the estate tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1489 SD01630 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Tarr, Knapik and Moore for legislation to promote construction growth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1495 SD01769 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of Timilty, Tarr, Kuros and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1496 SD01826 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Kuros, Knapik, Alicea and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business growth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1510 SD01052 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to exempt certain long-term care facilities from property taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1511 SD01079 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1513 SD01124 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1521 HD01764 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01521) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to ensure transparency in prescription drug practices.. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1522 HD01771 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01522) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to medical patient self referral. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.1547 SD00160 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Hedlund, Tarr and Timilty for legislation relative to a small business gas tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1548 SD00312 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Walsh, Dwyer, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax exemptions for school related expenses [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1550 SD00345 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of Ross, Hedlund, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1555 HD01976 By Ms. Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01555) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to penalties for false distress calls. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1573 SD00825 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Dykema, Tarr, Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to flying flags at half-staff upon the death of a police officer or firefighter [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1603 SD01735 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Timilty, Tarr, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the receipt of state services [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1605 SD01780 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Tarr, Stanley, Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote value and efficiency in the delivery of state services [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1610 SD00910 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1610) of Tarr and Pacheco for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
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.1655 SD01587 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Tarr, Ross, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require electrical service restoration in the event of a disruption [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1664 SD01509 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1664) of Tarr, Hecht, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve neighborhood solar and net-metering in the commonwealth [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1677 SD00731 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation to establish a renewable energy investment commission [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1678 SD00734 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation to promote transparency in electric bills [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1679 SD00822 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Tarr, Levy, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to competitively priced electrictiy in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1698 HD01045 By Mr. Robert M. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01698) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a historical rehabilitation tax credit. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1706 SD00479 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1706) of Spilka, Hecht, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the treatment of elephants [Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development].
H.1732 HD01154 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01732) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the taxation of contributions to retirement accounts. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1745 SD00487 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1745) of Vieira, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles in hov-designated highway lanes [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1746 SD00491 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of DiNatale, Dykema, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to relative to ignition interlock devices [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1747 SD00723 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to motor vehicle registrations [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.1750 SD01848 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1750) of Dwyer, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to speeding in breakdown lanes [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1761 HD01854 By Mr. Stephen L. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01761) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to low cost renewable energy . Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1769 SD00116 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1769) of Tarr and Moore for legislation realtive to out of state mooring [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1784 SD01054 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of Winslow, Tarr and Ross for legislation to reduce car emissions [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1785 SD01056 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow certain online drives license notices [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1786 SD01849 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Tarr, Stanley, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1801 HD01814 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01801) of Bruce Tarr and David Paul Linsky relative to clarifying violations that occur while driving with a hardship license. Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.1802 SD00170 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1802) of Ross, Tarr and Timilty for legislation relative to the expansion of charitable license plates [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1823 SD01213 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1823) of John Hart, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public homes for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1826 SD00126 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to Massachusetts veterans [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1832 SD01076 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1833 SD01108 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Winslow, Tarr, Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to unlawful discrimination [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1835 SD00528 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Ross, Moore, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exempting active military personnel from certain licensing renewal requirements [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1845 SD00231 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1845) of Spilka, Dykema, Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation to make technical corrections to the small business regulatory impact statements [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1849 SD01339 By Mr. Petruccelli, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Tarr, Knapik, Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to rejuvenate restaurants [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1864 SD00439 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1864) of Tarr and Knapik for legislation to allow out-of-state physicians to order home care in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1868 HD02994 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Lewis and others relative to the creation of low profit limited liability company small businesses 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].
S.1871 SD01786 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1871) of Tarr, Stanley, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for efficient use of leased or rented property and prevent waste in use of leased or rented facilities [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1900 SD01948 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1903 HD02255 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1903) of Tarr and others relative to the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.1933 HD02302 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education.
H.1934 HD02359 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Frost and others relative to parental notification Joint Committee on Education.
H.1936 HD02421 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1936) of Frost and others relative to background checks for teacher licensure applicants Joint Committee on Education.
H.1975 HD02425 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Tarr and others establishing an independent redistricting commission and criteria for redistricting for Congressional districts Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1976 HD02428 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1976) of Tarr and others relative to overseas absentee voting Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1977 HD02952 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1977) of Frost and others for legislation to repeal the law providing for the election of the President of the United States by national popular vote Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1980 HD02006 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Story and others for legislation to authorize local boards of registrars to perform random audits of election results in precincts Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1995 HD02523 Relative to the distribution of raw milk
H.1996 HD02531 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Tarr and others relative to the moose population Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1996 SD02004 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael Moore, Michael Knapik, William "Smitty" Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of off-highway and recreation vehicles. Transportation.
S.2006 SD02075 By Mr. Berry, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Frederick E. Berry, John F. Keenan, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation requiring employees at residential facilities licensed by the department of mental health to be equipped with panic buttons. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.2027 SD02073 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue.
H.2059 HD02197 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2059) of Frost and others for legislation to provide for reductions in motor vehicle insurance charges for certain public transit users Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.2062 HD02466 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to furthering community preservation. Financial Services.
H.2080 HD02333 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2080) of Tarr and Bradley relative to the provision of or payment for meals for health care practitioners Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
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.2092 HD02498 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of Adams and others relative to mandated health benefits Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.2163 HD02184 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Tarr and others for legislation to enhance safety and security in courthouses Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2198 HD02217 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2198) of Ross and others relative to the penalties for sexual offenses against certain minors Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2200 HD02221 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2200) of Adams and others relative to making votes of the Parole Board public Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2207 HD02244 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2207) of Tarr and others relative to identity fraud in the Commonwealth 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.2298 HD02265 By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Adams and others relative to clarifying the definition of an "employee" Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
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.2352 HD02113 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2352) of Frost and others relative to prescription drug coupons Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2359 HD02375 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Frost and others relative to the Commissioner of Public Health being directed to establish regulations for the return of certain unused prescription medications to pharmacies Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2367 HD02761 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to establishing a board of registration in naturopathy and further regulating naturopathic health care. Public Health.
H.2400 HD02669 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2400) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to youth hunting programs and firearm identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2402 HD02997 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2402) of Frost and others relative to the lawful use of shotguns Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.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.2469 HD02191 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of Tarr and others relative to expediting the transitions of cities, towns and districts into the contributory group general or blanket insurance programs Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2470 HD02241 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2470) of Adams and others relative to Medicare health plans for municipal employees Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2503 HD02691 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Tarr and others relative to small business tax relief Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.2523 HD02132 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2523) of Frost and others relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues 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.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.2547 HD02825 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Tarr and others relative to establishing a biofuel tax credit Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2548 HD02829 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Walsh and others relative to tax deductions for student loans 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.2591 HD02161 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2591) of Provost and others for legislation to create a hospital disposition fund from the proceeds of sales of state hospitals and the crediting of such proceeds to accountsof the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2601 HD02279 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Tarr and others for legislation to authorize the Suggestions Awards Board within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to offer certain financial awards to citizens for suggestions reducing the cost of government Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2616 HD02270 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Tarr and others relative to directing the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to study the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2617 HD02464 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2617) of Tarr and others relative to cost-effective long-term contracts to facilitate the financing of renewable energy generation Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2656 HD02561 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2656) of Dykema and others for legislation to authorize certain veterans to use facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities without cost to such veterans Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2708 HD01393 By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Tarr and Walsh relative to providing loans for waterfront development Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.2715 HD03498 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Adams and others for legislation to protect the rights of students to express religious viewpoints Joint Committee on Education.
H.2731 HD02473 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Frost and others for legislation to require photo-identification for persons voting in elections Joint Committee on Election Laws.
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.2860 HD03161 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Scibak and others relative to the use of a radio frequency scanning devices or reencoders to obtain personal identification information for the purpose of committing fraud Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2993 HD03058 By Ms. Forry of Boston and Senator Mr. DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2993) of Spilka and others for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.3007 HD03079 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3007) of Joyce and others for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuition and fees for higher education Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3051 HD03020 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Provost and others ror legislation to establish natural gas leak classification standards and requirements for operator clean up of natural gas leaks Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3052 HD03118 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3052) of Tarr and others for legislation to establish winter patrol cast iron survey protocols for utility company inspections of gas pipelines Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.3152 HD02699 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Tarr and others relative to the penalties for enticing a child under the age of sixteen Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.3205 HD02462 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3205) of Tarr and others relative to the granting of tax credits for certain persons engaged in the production of cellulosic biofuels in the Commonwealth 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.3229 HD03366 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of Wong and others relative to the registration of certain sex offenders Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.3262 HD01608 By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3262) of Elizabeth Poirier and others for legislation to establish a statewide public awareness campaign on the advantages associated with the use of positive parenting techniques. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3309 HD03131 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3309) of John H. Rogers and others relative to the revenue to the stabilization fund. Ways and Means (Joint).
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.3358 HD01922 By Messrs. Calter of Kingston and deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3358) of Chris Walsh, and others relative to the release of certain persons accused of offenses involving physical force or abuse. [The Judiciary].
H.3381 HD01974 By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3381) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain municipal buildings from the size restrictions of the Cultural Facilities Fund. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3425 HD01924 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to the Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund. [Veterans and Federal Affairs].
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.3468 HD03776 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3468) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bradford Hill and Bruce Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to establishing voting precincts in the town of Middleton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3539 HD02093 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3539) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require suspended students be accompanied by parents or a legal guardian upon applying for readmittance to public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.3549 HD03223 By Mr. Webster of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Daniel K. Webster and others for legislation to further regulate the disposition of public benefits and providing for the implementation of a security and immigration compliance law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.3555 HD02094 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for fees paid for students participating in athletics or cheerleading. Revenue.
H.3557 HD03363 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Paul McMurtry relative to providing tax deductions for certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Revenue.
H.3591 HD03872 (by vote of the town) relative to voting on the approval of funding collective bargaining agreements in the town of North Andover
H.3592 HD03873 (by vote of the town) relative to certain changes in the charter of the town of North Andover concerning warrants for payments
H.3593 HD03871 (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of Sean C. Lewis, Sr., to the position of fire fighter in the town of North Andover, notwithstanding the maximum age requirements for said position
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.3759 HD03928 By Mr. Torrisi of North Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Torrisi, James J. Lyons, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the appointment of group insurance committees within the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for the purpose of making changes in the design and composition of group health insurance policies for public employees. Public Service.
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.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.

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Education & Public Service

  • Gloucester High School
  • Suffolk University School of Management
  • Suffolk University Law School
  • Essex County Republican Committee (Board of Directors, 1985-present)
  • Gloucester Republican City Committee (vice-chairman 85-'86, chairman 86-'89)
  • Mass. House (1991-'94)
  • Mass. Senate (1995-present)
Frist Essex and Middlesex, Consisting of Gloucester, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Groveland, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Newbury, North Andover, precincts 2, 3, 5 and 7, Rockport, Rowley, Wenham and West Newbury, in the county of Essex; and North Reading and Wilmington, in the county of Middlesex.